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See full details at https:\/\/careers.vermont.gov\/job\/Montpelier-Fish-and-Wildlife-Scientist-I-Limited-Service-VT-05601\/798702900\/?locale=en_US<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department (VFWD) seeks to hire a Fish and Wildlife Scientist I for the role of Fish and Wildlife Habitat Protection Scientist. This is an excellent opportunity to make a difference for fish and wildlife habitat conservation in a small state. The position\u00a0involves representing VFWD’s interests in protecting fish and wildlife habitats through land use regulatory and permitting processes, in addition to supporting other fish and wildlife conservation work as described below. This position will work in the Fish Division focusing on aquatic and riparian habitats.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n Responsibilities:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n This\u00a0position\u00a0will support the VFWD’s interests in protecting fish and wildlife habitat through land use regulatory processes. \u00a0Primary responsibilities include reviewing development proposals and permit applications and making recommendations to address impacts to fish and wildlife habitats, rare species, and other natural resource interests. \u00a0This includes conducting habitat impact assessments and field reviews, coordinating and consulting with other VFWD and Agency of Natural Resources staff, as well as working with developers, consultants, and attorneys to avoid, minimize, or mitigate impacts to fish and wildlife habitat. \u00a0The position will be required to develop biological opinions to represent VFWD’s interests through official regulatory processes and in-person testimony may be required. \u00a0Other responsibilities may include supporting state land management, species surveys, collecting biological and environmental data, data entry, GIS analysis and editing, among others. \u00a0This position requires occasional work under adverse field conditions and sometimes stressful circumstances negotiating settlements with developers, consultants, and attorneys.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0 This position,\u00a0Fish and Wildlife Scientist I – Limited Service (Job Requisition #22121)<\/b>, is open to all State employees and external applicants. It is a Limited Service position, which is non-tenured and authorized for a specific period of time. Limited Service positions are established for specially funded projects or programs.\u00a0 Beginning September 15, 2021, State of Vermont Executive Branch employees must attest to being fully vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus or be subject to regular COVID-19 testing and masking requirements.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Duties are performed in both an office and a field setting. Field work may require traversing rough terrain and bodies of water in all weather conditions. Duties may require work outside of normal office hours. Attendance is required at a variety of public meetings, hearings, and seminars, where strong adversarial opinions and some hostility may be encountered. Private means of transportation must be available for necessary travel.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Bachelor’s degree or higher in a natural resources field.Overview<\/b><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n
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If you would like more information about the duration of this position or other details, please contact Maureen Lynch at\u00a0Maureen.Lynch@vermont.gov<\/b><\/a>.
Please note that multiple positions in the same work location may be filled from this job posting.
Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail. \u00a0You must apply online to be considered.<\/p>\nEnvironmental Factors<\/b><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n
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Bachelor’s degree or higher in biology AND two (2) years in a natural resources field.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nTotal Compensation<\/b><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n
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