Wildlife Habitat Biologist 9-12- Cass City Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/michigan/jobs/newprint/5207886) Apply  Wildlife Habitat Biologist 9-12- Cass City Salary $25.03 - $45.86 Hourly Location Cass City, MI Job Type Permanent Full Time Job Number 7501-26-WILD-003 Department Natural Resources Opening Date 01/27/2026 Closing Date 2/10/2026 11:59 PM Eastern Bargaining Unit SCIENTIFIC AND ENGINEERING (SEIU) + Description + Benefits + Questions Job Description Wildlife Biologist 9-P11 - This position performs a wide variety of professional wildlife management activities including planning, implementation, monitoring, and analyzing wildlife habitat projects on public and private lands and protects, develops, and maintains State Game and Wildlife Areas in the assigned area of Huron, Tuscola, and Sanilac Counties within the Michigan Thumb Unit (MTU).. Other activities include ecosystem management planning, mapping (GIS), deer, and furbearer check station activities, making management recommendations for hunting and trapping regulations, and responding to and providing guidance on nuisance wildlife management. The employee will work closely with other agencies, divisions, government organizations, stakeholder groups, and private citizens while implementing these programs and tasks, which will require occasional public contact via multiple media outlets including but not limited to in-person interviews, written communication, teleconferences etc. Position Description (https://MCSC.state.mi.us/AgencyPDFs/Cass%20City%20Biologist-E-PD\_08.09.23%20(1).pdf) Wildlife Biologist 12 - The employee is responsible for all aspects of wildlife habitat and wildlife species management plans outlined in WLD’s Guiding Principles and Strategies (GPS) on public and private lands in Huron, Sanilac, and Tuscola Counties as well as overseeing the implementation of these plans. The Wildlife Biologist is responsible for complex habitat management activities on public lands throughout the assigned work area and utilizes Michigan Forest Inventory (MiFi) and other available resources and data to develop detailed short- (annual operational plans), mid- (five-year operational plans), and long-term (ten-year master plans) habitat guidance for wildlife habitat improvements utilizing various treatment options depending upon habitat type and the featured species involved. The biologist plans and oversees the development of annual work plans and budgets for the assigned work area. The biologist conducts wildlife surveys, collects biological data, and makes recommendations on harvest quotas and changes to hunting and trapping regulations for these species. The biologist is responsible for public lands administration and facilities management for the assigned work area from reviewing land purchases and exchanges, trespass resolution, land use permit review, timber sale administration and Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE) permit application and review. The biologist handles wildlife damage and nuisance complaints according to Departmental and Bureau policy, provides public contact and education and builds partnerships with wildlife-related recreation organizations to assist with habitat management projects and surveys for game and non-game species. Position Description (https://MCSC.state.mi.us/AgencyPDFs/Cass%20City%20Biologist-A\_TM%20Corrections\_01-14-26%20(1).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 and any other documentation provided will be used to verify responses to the supplemental questions. Unsupported responses may not be considered further. If applicable, you must attach an electronic and/or scanned copy of your official college/university transcripts. 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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 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) 04 What is your level of experience in assisting with the preparation and development of natural resources and/or 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) 05 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? + Yes + No 06 Please rate your experience and assistance with the preparation, development, and dissemination of written reports, plans, and written correspondence with colleagues and the public. + 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 Please rate your experience interacting in-person or over the phone with the public on natural resources related topics and 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 rate your experience providing informational presentations to audiences of varying levels of knowledge on natural resources related topics and 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) 09 Do you currently, or have you previously, worked for the State of Michigan or the Department of Natural Resources? + Yes + No 10 Did you attach 1) a grammatically correct cover letter; 2) copies of your transcript(s); 3) contact information for three (3) professional references; and 4) provide responses to the below questions? + 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 Apply Please verify your email addressVerify Email