AGFC Biologist I

The AGFC Biologist I at Arkansas Game and Fish Commission in Brinkley, AR, is a full-time position requiring a bachelor's degree in biology or a related field and relevant experience. Responsibilities include conducting biological surveys, developing wildlife management plans, overseeing budgets, and conducting public presentations. Knowledge of game and fish management and the ability to work independently or in teams are essential. The salary ranges from $49,526 to $75,004 annually.
Position number: 22095942
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Full Time: Yes
Salary: $49,526.00 - $75,004.00 Annually
Minimum Education and/or Experience
The formal education equivalent of a bachelor's degree in biology, zoology, botany, 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 one year of experience in the field. The right candidates will possess a combination of training and/or experience that will enable them to meet the required knowledge, skills, and abilities as outlined.
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 laboratory and field survey equipment, techniques, and procedures.
Ability to plan, organize, and oversee the work of subordinates.
Ability to make public presentations and conduct hunter safety classes.
Ability to plan work unit objectives and operational activities and to assign and direct the work of subordinate supervisor
Ability to conduct scientific game and fish surveys and studies.

Preferred Knowledge, Abilities, and Skills:

Knowledge of the principles of biology, ecology, related environmental sciences, wildlife management principles, and techniques.
Knowledge of laboratory and field survey equipment, techniques, and procedures
Ability to plan, organize, make public presentations, develop, and implement wildlife research, monitoring, or management projects
Work with minimal supervision by demonstrating responsible behavior and attention to detail
Able to work alone or as part of a team, with the public, in all conditions, on weekends, holidays, nights, and evenings, as required
Exhibit honesty and integrity while following policy and cooperating with supervisors and co-workers
Display a high level of initiative, effort, and commitment towards completing projects efficiently

Position Location:
City: Brinkley
Office: Brinkley Regional Office
Division: Wildlife Management
Job Summary
The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission (AGFC) Biologist I is responsible for supervising wildlife or fisheries management areas. This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency policy.
Typical Functions

Coordinates and participates in conducting biological surveys and studies of fish and wildlife to determine population growth, propagation rates, and the effect of environmental and human conditions on particular species.
Participates in developing wildlife management area recommendations and the development of the five-year plan for future Game and Fish activities and acquisitions.
Approves billings and projects expenditures and assists supervisor in preparing the district budget.
Conducts hunter safety classes or public meetings on new and proposed rules and regulations.
Writes news releases on activities in the district.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

Performs general wildlife management area duties, including assessing and maintaining habitat, plant and animal invasive species control, wildlife habitat plantings, tree/brush removal, spraying, disking, mowing, etc., and using large machinery, chainsaws, and other hand tools
Participates in developing wildlife management area recommendations and the development of short- and long-term habitat management plans
Implements habitat recommendations from program coordinators, habitat biologists, and other staff and agency partners
Serves as a member of AGFC’s prescribed burn program within the wildlife management region and assists with the implementation of prescribed burns.
Coordinates with burn bosses regarding prescribed fire plans and conducts fire-lane maintenance, which will periodically require working under physically stressful and adverse conditions
Conducts wildlife surveys and monitoring, including surveys for quail, white-tail deer observation, chronic wasting disease, wild turkey surveys, feral hog detection and removal, biological data station operation, vegetation and pollinator surveys, etc.
Must understand and be willing to function in a multi-faceted, team-oriented work environment