Position	BIOLOGIST II
Employer	Arkansas Game and Fish Commission
Contact	Name: Sharon Morris Phone: 501-382-3859 Email: sharon.morris@agfc.ar.gov
Qualifications	Minimum Education and/or Experience: The formal education equivalent of a bachelor's degree in biology, zoology, botany, or a related field; plus two years of experience in wildlife management or a related field. OTHER JOB RELATED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE MAY BE SUBSTITUTED FOR ALL OR PART OF THESE BASIC REQUIREMENTS, EXCEPT FOR CERTIFICATION OR LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS, UPON APPROVAL OF THE HUMAN RESOURCES CHIEF. Preferred Education and/or Experience: A bachelor's degree in wildlife biology, conservation biology, natural resources, environmental science or a related field plus two years of experience in a related field AND one year of forest habitat management experience. OR A master's degree in wildlife biology, conservation biology, natural resources, environmental science or a related field plus one year of experience in a related field AND one year of forest habitat management experience. Other preferred qualifications include: Experience in ecosystem management and administering timber sales. Current license as a registered forester with the Arkansas Board of Registration or a reciprocal agreement with another state. Familiarity with forestry equipment, including hardware and software products at use in today's forestry and wildlife technologies. Knowledge, Abilities, and Skills: Knowledge of the principles of biology, ecology, and related environmental sciences. Knowledge of game and fish management programs including propagation, cultivation, and harvesting techniques. Knowledge of game and fish management laboratory and field survey equipment, techniques, and procedures. Knowledge of supervisory practices and procedures. Ability to plan, organize, and oversee the work of subordinates. Ability to make public presentations. Ability to plan work unit objectives and operational activities and to assign and direct the work of subordinate supervisors. Ability to conduct scientific game and fish surveys and studies, analyze and evaluate collected data, and prepare written narrative report of findings. Ability to direct, coordinate, and maintain wildlife management programs. Preferred Knowledge, Abilities, and Skills: Ability to conduct scientific forest habitat inventories, analyze and evaluate collected data, and prepare written narrative reports of findings. Ability to develop and implement resource management plans based on available scientific data. Knowledge of supervisory practices and procedures. Ability to plan, organize, and oversee the work of subordinates/contractors. Knowledge of the principles of biology, ecology, and related environmental sciences. Knowledge of wildlife management programs including propagation, cultivation, and harvesting techniques. Knowledge of wildlife laboratory and field survey equipment, techniques, and procedures. Ability to make public presentations. Ability to plan work unit objectives and operational activities and to assign and direct the work of subordinate supervisors. Ability to conduct scientific wildlife surveys and studies.
Job Description	Job Description
Location	Monticello, AR
Closing Date	2/12/2024
Tags	Agriculture,Forestry