Wildlife Biologist 9 - 12 - Southern Lower Peninsula Ecologist Planner

About the position Responsibilities • Support landscape-scale conservation efforts across the southern Lower Peninsula of Michigan. • Conduct wildlife and habitat assessments, including spatial analyses. • Develop and evaluate Wildlife and State Game Area Master Plans. • Provide technical assistance on rare species and natural communities. • Collaborate with division staff and external partners to implement conservation strategies. • Support adaptive management and the implementation of the Wildlife Division's strategic plan. Requirements • Possession of a bachelor's degree in natural resource science or biological science with at least 8 semester (12 term) credits in wildlife biology and 16 semester (24 term) credits in related fields. • Wildlife Biologist 9: No specific type or amount of experience required. • Wildlife Biologist 10: One year of professional experience equivalent to a Wildlife Biologist 9. • Wildlife Biologist P11: Two years of professional experience equivalent to a Wildlife Biologist, including one year equivalent to a Wildlife Biologist 10. • Wildlife Biologist 12: Three years of professional experience equivalent to a Wildlife Biologist, including one year equivalent to a Wildlife Biologist P11. Nice-to-haves • Experience in developing species or habitat plans. • Experience leading teams. • Experience partnering with government and non-governmental agencies. • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal. • Experience in data management, analysis, and visualization. • Experience in spatial analysis. Benefits • Health, mental health, dental, and vision insurance. • Life insurance benefit of two times annual salary (up to $200,000). • Long-term disability insurance. • 401(k) and 457 retirement plans with state contributions. • Vacation and sick leave ranging from 15 to 35 personal days and 13 sick days per year. • 12 weeks of paid parental leave after birth or adoption. • 13 or 14 paid holidays each year. • Annual longevity bonuses for employees with five years of service. • Flexible spending accounts and health savings accounts. • Student loan forgiveness programs. • Tuition reduction for eligible employees and family members. • Reimbursement for education and training up to $2,000 a year. • Flexible work schedules and remote work options. Apply tot his job