Are you searching for not only a job but a career you enjoy? Look no further, the Pennsylvania Game Commission is looking for a Wildlife Biologist 2 to fulfill the objectives of the Pennsylvania Game Commission's Wildlife Health Program in our Harrisburg Headquarters. We are focused on putting wildlife first, improving wildlife habitat, following sound business practices and serving the Pennsylvania public. If you have the required experience and wish to explore a rewarding career that offers the opportunity to share your skills while earning a great salary, apply today!

As a Wildlife Biologist 2, you will work statewide in an office and field capacity within the Wildlife Health Division of the Bureau of Wildlife Management to fulfill the objectives of the Pennsylvania Game Commission's Wildlife Health Program. Work includes serving as project lead or assistant to the Wildlife Veterinarian for the agency's Wildlife Health Program activities and in direct support of all statewide agency activities that involve wildlife health, wildlife capture or handling, or biological specimen collection from wildlife. You will be responsible for providing direct technical field support to agency personnel, managing supply inventory and procurement, coordinating the agency's wildlife database, and handling wildlife health inquiries from agency staff or external partners. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with the Wildlife Futures Program at the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine as well as program activities to fulfill Wildlife Health Program objectives.

Bring your talent and dedication to our department!

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday.
• Quasi or flex scheduling may be available.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• One year of experience as a Wildlife Biologist 1 (commonwealth title); or
• Six years of experience conducting wildlife management research, including two years in a professional capacity, and thirty-six college credits in wildlife management, wildlife biology, animal or plant ecology, zoology, botany, or a closely related field and six college credits in statistics or biometry; or
• Two years of professional experience conducting wildlife management research and a bachelor's degree that includes thirty-six college credits in wildlife management, wildlife biology, animal or plant ecology, zoology, botany, or a closely related field, and six college credits in statistics or biometry; or
  
• An equivalent combination of experience and training that includes thirty-six college credits in wildlife management, wildlife biology, zoology, or a closely related field and six college credits in statistics or biometry.

Special Requirements:

• You must possess a valid driver's license, which is not under suspension.

Other Requirements:

• PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

Veterans:

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
• You must provide complete and accurate information or:
  • your score may be lower than deserved.
  • you may be disqualified.