Wildlife Habitat Forester
3.
5 Albuquerque, NM Albuquerque, NM Full-time Full-time $46,591 - $74,545 a year $46,591 - $74,545 a year 18 hours ago 18 hours ago 18 hours ago Salary $22.
40 - $35.
84 Hourly $46,591 - $74,545 Annually This position is a Pay Band 65 Posting Details Interviews are anticipated to be conducted within two weeks of closing date.
Our Mission It is the mission of New Mexico's Game and Fish Department:
To conserve, regulate, propagate and protect the wildlife and fish within the state of New Mexico using a flexible management system that ensures sustainable use for public food supply, recreation and safety; and to provide for off-highway motor vehicle recreation that recognizes cultural, historic, and resource values while ensuring public safety.
Please visit our website for more information at https:
//www.
wildlife.
state.
nm.
us/ Why does the job exist? This position will focus on collaborative forest restoration projects for the improvement of wildlife habitat.
Projects may occur on Wildlife Management Areas, National Forests, State Trust Lands and Bureau of Land Management Districts throughout the state of New Mexico.
Secondary responsibilities may include project management for restoration projects occurring within other habitat types in New Mexico as assigned.
This is a field oriented position that also has office duties.
The incumbent will be part of a team that plans, implements and coordinates wildlife habitat restoration, enhancement and monitoring projects on federal, state and private lands throughout New Mexico, using significant amounts of funding from various Department programs and utilizing the most appropriate and biologically sound management techniques.
How does it get done? Task 1 - Habitat Restoration Projects (Field/Office) Primarily, the person in this position will either be the lead or co-lead project manager and point of contact for collaborative wildlife habitat restoration projects in forested habitats of New Mexico.
This position will also have a secondary responsibility of being part of other fish and wildlife habitat restoration projects occurring within other habitat types in New Mexico as assigned.
These duties will require the incumbent to develop, track, implement and inspect forest restoration projects.
Significant amounts of time will be spent evaluating existing forest conditions and developing management and restoration plans and actions in coordination with partners and appropriate land management authorities.
The incumbent will perform project layouts by physically marking boundaries on the landscape and/or producing georeferenced project maps in ArcPro.
Additional responsibilities include contract/project management, such as contractor site orientation and other tours with contractors and partners, field inspections and drafting of implementation reports.
Also, this incumbent will assist with the development of project presentations as well as information summaries for reports and present project synopses at public meetings or other outreach events.
Task 2 - Collaboration/Outreach (Field/Office) Act as a representative and point of contact for habitat restoration projects and activities that the NMDGF is a partner or proponent of.
Engage in public outreach, collaborative meetings, planning sessions and other activities as relevant to NMDGF priorities and the positions primary role.
Maintain positive working as well as public relations with federal and state agencies, private landowners, and non-governmental organizations regarding the Department's long term wildlife habitat management programs, and with the general public and sportspersons by answering any questions regarding NMDGF policies, regulations, hunting and fishing seasons as well as general program information.
Responsible for following and adhering to NMDGF and State Personnel Office policies and procedures.
Who are the customers? Sportspersons and other conservationists throughout New Mexico.
Other Department of Game and Fish staff, including biologists, conservation officers, administrators and support staff.
Cooperating agency staff from other state, federal, and non-governmental organizations.
Ideal Candidate The Ideal Candidate will have:
At least 2 years of experience directly related to wildlife management or habitat restoration At least 2 years of experience applying the principles of southwest fire ecology to landscape restoration projects At least 2 years of experience implementing and designing forestry projects At least 2 years of experience utilizing ArcPro, ArcMap, ArcGIS Online and other ESRI products At least 2 years of experience independently navigating remote outdoor settings in rough terrain with 4 wheel drive vehicles and hand held navigation equipment.
Minimum Qualification Bachelor's degree in biology, fisheries science/management, wildlife science/management, animal science, forestry, ecology or similar related natural resource degree and two (2) years of experience in the specified fields.
Only for use at the Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department:
Any combination of education from an accredited college or university and related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totally four (4) years may substitute for the required education and experience.
Substitutions Apply.
See Substitution Table below.
Substitution Table These combinations of education and experience qualify you for the position:
Education Experience Education Experience 1 High School Diploma or Equivalent AND 6 years of experience OR High School Diploma or Equivalent AND 6 years of experience 2 Associate's degree in the field(s) specified in the minimum qualification AND 4 years of experience Associate's degree or higher in any field AND 6 years of experience 3 Bachelor's degree in the field(s) specified in the minimum qualification AND 2 years of experience 4 Master's degree or higher in the field(s) specified in the minimum qualification AND 0 years of experience Education and years of experience must be related to the purpose of the position.
If Minimum Qualification requires a specific number of semester hours in a field (e.
g.
6 semester hours in Accounting), applicants MUST have those semester hours in order to meet the minimum qualifications.
No substitutions apply for semester hours.
Employment Requirements Pre-employment background investigation is required and is conditional pending results.
Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License.
Must possess and maintain a current Defensive Driving Course Certificate from the State of New Mexico or must pass and receive Defensive Driving Course Certification as a condition of continued employment.
Working Conditions This job requires both office work and field work.
Office work - normal indoor environment with continuous sitting, significant amount of time using computer and talking on the phone.
Some standing at fax and copy machines, lifting moderately heavy items (10-40 lb), such as boxes of paper, envelopes and annually-prepared documents.
Field work - normal outdoor environment including exposure to sun, wind, rain, snow and biting insects.
The ability to work in inclement weather (hot, cold, rain, snow, etc.
) is occasionally required.
Must be able to operate a 4x4 vehicle, operate off highway vehicles and pull trailers loaded with equipment and supplies.
Ability to independently navigate in wilderness setting for extended periods of time.
The ability to lift and carry heavy objects (up to 60 pounds and sometimes more) is occasionally required.
Supplemental Information
Benefits:
Do you know what Total Compensation is? Click here Agency Contact Information:
Daniel Lusk, Habitat Program Manager Email For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.
Bargaining Unit Position This position is not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.
.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
5 Albuquerque, NM Albuquerque, NM Full-time Full-time $46,591 - $74,545 a year $46,591 - $74,545 a year 18 hours ago 18 hours ago 18 hours ago Salary $22.
40 - $35.
84 Hourly $46,591 - $74,545 Annually This position is a Pay Band 65 Posting Details Interviews are anticipated to be conducted within two weeks of closing date.
Our Mission It is the mission of New Mexico's Game and Fish Department:
To conserve, regulate, propagate and protect the wildlife and fish within the state of New Mexico using a flexible management system that ensures sustainable use for public food supply, recreation and safety; and to provide for off-highway motor vehicle recreation that recognizes cultural, historic, and resource values while ensuring public safety.
Please visit our website for more information at https:
//www.
wildlife.
state.
nm.
us/ Why does the job exist? This position will focus on collaborative forest restoration projects for the improvement of wildlife habitat.
Projects may occur on Wildlife Management Areas, National Forests, State Trust Lands and Bureau of Land Management Districts throughout the state of New Mexico.
Secondary responsibilities may include project management for restoration projects occurring within other habitat types in New Mexico as assigned.
This is a field oriented position that also has office duties.
The incumbent will be part of a team that plans, implements and coordinates wildlife habitat restoration, enhancement and monitoring projects on federal, state and private lands throughout New Mexico, using significant amounts of funding from various Department programs and utilizing the most appropriate and biologically sound management techniques.
How does it get done? Task 1 - Habitat Restoration Projects (Field/Office) Primarily, the person in this position will either be the lead or co-lead project manager and point of contact for collaborative wildlife habitat restoration projects in forested habitats of New Mexico.
This position will also have a secondary responsibility of being part of other fish and wildlife habitat restoration projects occurring within other habitat types in New Mexico as assigned.
These duties will require the incumbent to develop, track, implement and inspect forest restoration projects.
Significant amounts of time will be spent evaluating existing forest conditions and developing management and restoration plans and actions in coordination with partners and appropriate land management authorities.
The incumbent will perform project layouts by physically marking boundaries on the landscape and/or producing georeferenced project maps in ArcPro.
Additional responsibilities include contract/project management, such as contractor site orientation and other tours with contractors and partners, field inspections and drafting of implementation reports.
Also, this incumbent will assist with the development of project presentations as well as information summaries for reports and present project synopses at public meetings or other outreach events.
Task 2 - Collaboration/Outreach (Field/Office) Act as a representative and point of contact for habitat restoration projects and activities that the NMDGF is a partner or proponent of.
Engage in public outreach, collaborative meetings, planning sessions and other activities as relevant to NMDGF priorities and the positions primary role.
Maintain positive working as well as public relations with federal and state agencies, private landowners, and non-governmental organizations regarding the Department's long term wildlife habitat management programs, and with the general public and sportspersons by answering any questions regarding NMDGF policies, regulations, hunting and fishing seasons as well as general program information.
Responsible for following and adhering to NMDGF and State Personnel Office policies and procedures.
Who are the customers? Sportspersons and other conservationists throughout New Mexico.
Other Department of Game and Fish staff, including biologists, conservation officers, administrators and support staff.
Cooperating agency staff from other state, federal, and non-governmental organizations.
Ideal Candidate The Ideal Candidate will have:
At least 2 years of experience directly related to wildlife management or habitat restoration At least 2 years of experience applying the principles of southwest fire ecology to landscape restoration projects At least 2 years of experience implementing and designing forestry projects At least 2 years of experience utilizing ArcPro, ArcMap, ArcGIS Online and other ESRI products At least 2 years of experience independently navigating remote outdoor settings in rough terrain with 4 wheel drive vehicles and hand held navigation equipment.
Minimum Qualification Bachelor's degree in biology, fisheries science/management, wildlife science/management, animal science, forestry, ecology or similar related natural resource degree and two (2) years of experience in the specified fields.
Only for use at the Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department:
Any combination of education from an accredited college or university and related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totally four (4) years may substitute for the required education and experience.
Substitutions Apply.
See Substitution Table below.
Substitution Table These combinations of education and experience qualify you for the position:
Education Experience Education Experience 1 High School Diploma or Equivalent AND 6 years of experience OR High School Diploma or Equivalent AND 6 years of experience 2 Associate's degree in the field(s) specified in the minimum qualification AND 4 years of experience Associate's degree or higher in any field AND 6 years of experience 3 Bachelor's degree in the field(s) specified in the minimum qualification AND 2 years of experience 4 Master's degree or higher in the field(s) specified in the minimum qualification AND 0 years of experience Education and years of experience must be related to the purpose of the position.
If Minimum Qualification requires a specific number of semester hours in a field (e.
g.
6 semester hours in Accounting), applicants MUST have those semester hours in order to meet the minimum qualifications.
No substitutions apply for semester hours.
Employment Requirements Pre-employment background investigation is required and is conditional pending results.
Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License.
Must possess and maintain a current Defensive Driving Course Certificate from the State of New Mexico or must pass and receive Defensive Driving Course Certification as a condition of continued employment.
Working Conditions This job requires both office work and field work.
Office work - normal indoor environment with continuous sitting, significant amount of time using computer and talking on the phone.
Some standing at fax and copy machines, lifting moderately heavy items (10-40 lb), such as boxes of paper, envelopes and annually-prepared documents.
Field work - normal outdoor environment including exposure to sun, wind, rain, snow and biting insects.
The ability to work in inclement weather (hot, cold, rain, snow, etc.
) is occasionally required.
Must be able to operate a 4x4 vehicle, operate off highway vehicles and pull trailers loaded with equipment and supplies.
Ability to independently navigate in wilderness setting for extended periods of time.
The ability to lift and carry heavy objects (up to 60 pounds and sometimes more) is occasionally required.
Supplemental Information
Benefits:
Do you know what Total Compensation is? Click here Agency Contact Information:
Daniel Lusk, Habitat Program Manager Email For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.
Bargaining Unit Position This position is not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.
.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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