Wildlife Management Biologist

Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks is seeking a Wildlife Management Biologist in Malta, MT. The role involves wildlife conservation, public engagement, and conducting surveys using aircraft in challenging conditions. Strong communication skills and relationship-building with various stakeholders are essential. Fieldwork is often solo in rugged terrain and can be irregular, including evenings and weekends. The position is full-time with a salary of $30 per hour.
The position offers a rewarding opportunity to work with an effective team of wildlife professionals to conserve wildlife and habitat resources and provide for public access to enjoy those resources in eastern Montana. Applicants should have strong communication skills and the desire to build working relationships with private landowners, sportsmen, agency staff, NGOs and other members of the public. Wildlife surveys and inventories often require use of light aircraft and helicopter at low altitudes and in hazardous flying conditions, sitting in confined spaces with exposure to high noise levels. Field work is often carried out alone in rugged terrain during unpredictable and inclement weather conditions. Hours of work are often long and irregular and include evening meetings and occasional weekend work. Malta is in north central Montana and has a population of approximately 2,000. There are medical and basic shopping facilities located within Malta, while the cities of Billings...