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Wildlife Biologist 9-12 - Rose Lake

Salary

$25.03 - $45.86 Hourly

Location

East Lansing, MI

Job Type

Permanent Full Time

Job Number

7501-26-WILD-002

Department

Natural Resources

Opening Date

01/16/2026

Closing Date

1/30/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Bargaining Unit

SCIENTIFIC AND ENGINEERING (SEIU)

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Job Description

Wildlife Biologist 9-P11

The primary functions of this position are to serve as the local state wildlife expert for the Division and perform a wide variety of professional wildlife management activities including planning, implementation, monitoring, and analyzing wildlife habitat projects on public and private lands within the specified work unit (Ingham, Clinton, Shiawassee, and Gratiot Counties within the Capital Area Unit). The biologist position will oversee the implementation of various wildlife species and state property plans. A critical aspect of this position is to focus on managing healthy and sustainable wildlife populations including chronic wasting disease and tuberculosis surveillance within deer populations. This position is also responsible for state land administration and facility management on Wildlife Division administered lands. These activities include, but are not limited to, land transaction reviews, survey requests, resolving trespass, developing management plans, administering timber sales, and recommending acquisition or disposal of state lands. This position also provides strategic level planning for maintenance of all buildings, roads, gates, boundary signs, dams, dikes, pumps, and other infrastructure associated with State Game Areas in the assigned area. This position will utilize the document "Guiding Principles and Strategies (GPS)" for setting strategic direction in planning efforts and in setting work priorities.

Position Description (https://MCSC.state.mi.us/AgencyPDFs/Wildlife\_Biologist\_E\_Rose\_Lake\_PD-FINAL.pdf)

Wildlife Biologist 12

This position has solely responsible for all wildlife habitat management, wildlife population surveys, and wildlife population management on both private and public lands for the assigned geographic area (Ingham, Clinton, Shiawassee, and Gratiot Counties). These activities include acting as the lead worker in the assigned area planning and overseeing the development of work plans, management priorities, work item proposal (WIPs), private land activities, and population surveys by staff in the assigned area. This position is also responsible for all aspects of state land administration and facility management on Wildlife Division administered lands. These activities include, but are not limited to, land transaction reviews, survey requests, resolving trespass, developing management plans, administering timber sales, and recommending acquisition or disposal of state lands. This position also provides strategic level planning for maintenance of all buildings, roads, gates, boundary signs, dams, dikes, pumps, and other infrastructure associated with State Game Areas in the assigned area. This position will utilize the document "Guiding Principles and Strategies (GPS)" for setting strategic direction in planning efforts and in setting work priorities.

Position Description (https://MCSC.state.mi.us/AgencyPDFs/Wildlife\_Biologist\_A\_Rose\_Lake\_PD\_FINAL%20(2).pdf)

Required Education and Experience

Education

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 one or a combination of the following: botany, ecology, ecosystem management, entomology, natural resources GIS applications, mammalogy, ornithology, wildlife management, zoology, conservation biology, human dimensions of fish and wildlife management, evolutionary biology, forest resources, environmental science, or natural resources law and policy.

Experience

Wildlife Biologist 9

No specific type or amount is required.

Wildlife Biologist 10

One year of professional experience carrying out wildlife biology assignments equivalent to a Wildlife Biologist 9.

Wildlife Biologist P11

Two years of professional experience carrying out wildlife biology assignments equivalent to a Wildlife Biologist, including one year equivalent to a Wildlife Biologist 10.

Wildlife Biologist 12

Three years of professional experience carrying out wildlife biologist assignments equivalent to a Wildlife Biologist, including one year equivalent to a Wildlife Biologist P11 or a Research Biologist P11 with wildlife emphasis.

Additional Requirements and Information

Please attach a cover letter, resume, official college transcripts, and three professional references to your application. Information provided in your application, resume, cover letter, transcripts, writing assignment and any other documentation provided will be used to verify responses to the supplemental questions. Unsupported responses may not be considered further. For those candidates selected for an interview, we plan to score the cover letter and the resume for grammar, punctuation, sentence structure, format, and content.

Candidates selected for interview will need to prepare and present a 10 minute presentation as part of the interview. More details will be provided upon scheduling of the interview.

If applicable, you must attach an electronic and/or scanned copy of your official college/university transcripts. For our purposes, "Official Transcripts" must contain the college/university name and address, the degree conferred and date granted, coursework completed (especially if no degree granted), and the Registrar's signature and/or seal.

Your application for any position does not guarantee that you will be contacted by the Department/Agency for further consideration. Only those applicants interviewed will be notified of the results.

View the job specification at:https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/W/WildlifeBiologist.pdf

Accommodations

If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact theADA coordinator (https://www.michigan.gov/ose/-/media/Project/Websites/ose/Contact/RACs.pdf) for the agency that posted this position vacancy.

State employment also offers rewarding careers where you can help Michiganders enjoy better lives. Many State of Michigan jobs offer alternate work schedules and remote-work options that can help give the flexibility you need. The State of Michigan has been recognized as a leading U.S. employer by new graduates from 2021-2023 and a best large U.S. and state employer. Recognized on the international stage for fostering positive employee engagement, the State of Michigan is a past recipient of a North America Government Agency Employees Engagement Award.

More details on benefits for our new hires are below:

Rewarding Work:State of Michigan jobs allow you to serve Michiganders in many different ways depending on your interests and skills. Help preserve and protect our environment and the public health; enforce state laws and regulations; advocate for children, families, and victims of discrimination; support our state’s military and veterans; rebuild our state’s infrastructure; or support other state agencies through our fiscal, IT, and HR systems.

Insurance Benefits:The State of Michigan offers health, mental health, dental, and vision insurance to eligible career employees, their spouses, and their children. The state also covers a life-insurance benefit of two times employees’ annual salary (up to $200,000). The state also offers long-term-disability insurance that can provide continuing benefits if an injury or illness prevents employees from working. More information is available at www.mi.gov/employeebenefits.

Retirement Programs:The State of Michigan offers 401(k) and 457 plans for new hires to save for retirement. The state will automatically contribute an amount equal to 4% of your pay to a 401(k) account. The state will also match up to 5% of your pay if you contribute to your 401(k) account. Your contributions vest immediately, and the state’s contributions fully vest after just 4 years. More information is available athttp://www.mi.gov/orsstatedc.

Vacation and Sick Leave:Eligible full-time employees receive between15 and 35 personal daysand 13 sick daysper year that may be rolled over to the following year if not used. Eligible employees also receive an additional day each year for community service or school functions.

Paid Parental Leave:Eligible employees can take 12 weeks of paid leaveimmediately after a birth or adoption to allow needed time together at home with a new child.

Paid Holidays:Eligible employees receive 13 or 14 paid holidays each year including New Year’s Eve and Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents’ Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, the Fourth of July, Labor Day, Election Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving Friday, Christmas Eve and Day.

Bonus Programs:Eligible employees with five years of service also receive annual longevity bonuses that grow as seniority increases. Some positions also may qualify for recruitment, retention, and performance bonuses or other special pay premiums.

Military Pay Differential:Employees in the guard or reserves may also qualify for supplemental pay benefits if miliary pay during qualifying duty is less than normal state pay. Prior military service may also allow seniority credits to accelerate eligibility for longevity bonuses and additional personal leave accrual.

Tax-Advantaged Programs:In addition to 401(k) and 457 retirement accounts, the state also offers flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), and qualified transportation fringe benefit (QTFB) programs that can help you save money by reducing your taxable income.

Student Loan Forgiveness:Working for the State of Michigan may allow you to participate in programs that forgive the balance of qualifying student loans. Please view Student Loan Information (https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation) to help determine if you could qualify is available from the U.S. Department of Education.

Tuition Reduction:Some colleges and universities offer savings to eligible employees and family members to further their education while working for the State of Michigan.

Professional Development: To help develop your career, programs are available to apply for reimbursement of up to $2,000 a year for education and training for college course credits and non-degree programs.

Alternative and Remote Work Schedules:Depending on the nature of their duties, many state jobs offer flexible work schedules and remote or hybrid telecommuting options that can help obtain the work-life balance that you seek.

Great Lakes and Great Times:Michigan boasts four Great Lakes, 11,000 inland lakes, 36,000 miles of rivers and streams, 20 million acres of forests, 100 state and national parks and recreation areas, 1,300 miles of bike trails, 6,500 miles of snowmobile trails, the second-most ski areas in the nation, 650 public golf courses, 600 campgrounds, and an international dark-sky park—just for starters. Our cities offer concerts and cultural events, storied sports teams, education hubs, vibrant downtowns, one-of-a-kind craft beverages, and renowned restaurants for every appetite. From urban centers to beach towns to the great outdoors, the opportunities are endless. With your state salary and benefits and Michigan’s affordable cost of living, you can explore all that Michigan has to offer.

Updated: 2/28/24

01

WILDBIO - Do you possess 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 one or a combination of the following: botany, ecology, ecosystem management, entomology, natural resources GIS applications, mammalogy, ornithology, wildlife management, zoology, conservation biology, human dimensions of fish and wildlife management, evolutionary biology, forest resources, environmental science, or natural resources law and policy? Please attach a copy of your official college transcripts.

+ Yes

+ No

02

WILDBIO - Please select your level of experience.

+ None

+ At least one year of professional experience carrying out wildlife biology assignments.

+ At least two years of professional experience carrying out wildlife biology assignments equivalent to a Wildlife Biologist.

+ At least three years of professional experience carrying out wildlife biologist assignments equivalent to a Wildlife Biologist, including one year equivalent to a Wildlife Biologist P11 or a Research Biologist P11 with wildlife emphasis.

03

Do you currently, or have you previously, worked for the State of Michigan or the Department of Natural Resources?

+ Yes

+ No

04

Please indicate the highest level of education that you have achieved. Note: a level of education higher than the minimum requirement does not necessarily equate to higher qualification standard.

+ Bachelor of Science (B. S.)

+ Master of Science (M. S.)

+ Philosophical Degree (Ph. D.)

05

What is your experience with the preparation and development of natural resources and/or wildlife habitat management planning efforts?

+ I have not had education, training, or experience performing this task.

+ I have had education and/or training in how to perform this task, but have not yet performed that task on the job. (Equivalent to 0-1 years of experience)

+ I have performed this task on the job, but my work was monitored closely by my supervisor to ensure compliance with proper procedure. (Equivalent to 1-2 years of experience)

+ This task has been a regular part of my job and I have completed it without the supervision of my supervisor. (Equivalent to 3+ years of experience)

06

What is your level of experience with on-the-ground habitat management for the benefit of wildlife?

+ I have not had education, training, or experience performing this task.

+ I have had education and/or training in how to perform this task, but have not yet performed that task on the job. (Equivalent to 0-1 years of experience)

+ I have performed this task on the job, but my work was monitored closely by my supervisor to ensure compliance with proper procedure. (Equivalent to 1-2 years of experience)

+ This task has been a regular part of my job and I have completed it without the supervision of my supervisor. (Equivalent to 3+ years of experience)

07

Has any of your prior work experience included responding to calls and/or providing information to the public on topics related to human-wildlife interactions and nuisance wildlife issues?

+ I have not had education, training, or experience performing this task.

+ I have had education and/or training in how to perform this task, but have not yet performed that task on the job. (Equivalent to 0-1 years of experience)

+ I have performed this task on the job, but my work was monitored closely by my supervisor to ensure compliance with proper procedure. (Equivalent to 1-2 years of experience)

+ This task has been a regular part of my job and I have completed it without the supervision of my supervisor. (Equivalent to 3+ years of experience)

08

Please select all programs with which you have experience and are comfortable using as part of your daily work.

+ Microsoft Word

+ Microsoft Excel

+ Microsoft Outlook

+ Microsoft Teams

+ ArcGIS 10.X/ArcGIS Pro

09

How much experience entering and manipulating data in any spreadsheet program.

+ I have not had education, training, or experience performing this task.

+ I have had education and/or training in how to perform this task, but have not yet performed that task on the job.

+ I have performed this task on the job, but my work was monitored closely by my supervisor to ensure compliance with proper procedure.

+ This task has been a regular part of my job and I have completed it without the supervision of my supervisor.

10

Describe your background in developing and disseminating professional written materials (such as reports and plans) to diverse audiences.

+ I have not had education, training, or experience performing this task.

+ I have had education and/or training in how to perform this task, but have not yet performed that task on the job.

+ I have performed this task on the job, but my work was monitored closely by my supervisor to ensure compliance with proper procedure.

+ This task has been a regular part of my job and I have completed it without the supervision of my supervisor.

11

Describe your experience in communicating natural resource issues to audiences ranging from the general public to subject matter experts.

+ I have not had education, training, or experience performing this task.

+ I have had education and/or training in how to perform this task, but have not yet performed that task on the job.

+ I have performed this task on the job, but my work was monitored closely by my supervisor to ensure compliance with proper procedure.

+ This task has been a regular part of my job and I have completed it without the supervision of my supervisor.

12

QOL - Did you attach a cover letter, resume, official college transcripts (if applicable) and three professional references to your application? (Failure to do so may result in your application being screened out.)

+ Yes

+ No

Required Question

Employer

State of Michigan

Department

Natural Resources

Address

525 West Allegan

Lansing, Michigan, 48909

Phone

517-284-5014

Website

https://www.michigan.gov/dnr/about/careers

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