Biologist II

The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission (AGFC) Biologist II is responsible for supervising a wildlife management program. This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency policy.

 JOB DESCRIPTION & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develops, implements, directs, supervises and monitors forested-habitat management plans and habitat-related activities on state-owned Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs). 
• Provides professional and technical advice and direction to agency staff regarding manipulation and management of forested habitats. 
• Directs and conducts WMA silvicultural activities, including comprehensive resource inventories, timber marking, timber sale administration and audit, chemical injection and other services carried out by contractors. 
• Implements contract auditing procedures for such projects. 
• Uses relevant forestry equipment and software to complete job duties. 
• Develops detailed maps and maintains land information databases for resource planning, management and agency accomplishment tracking. 
• Coordinates and participates in conducting biological surveys and studies of wildlife to determine population growth, propagation rates, and the effect of environmental and human conditions on particular species. 
• Summarizes data and prepares reports. 
• Participates in developing wildlife management area recommendations and the development of short- and long-term plans for future agency conservation activities. 
• Conducts public relations work with various agencies, private industry, professional and civic organizations and outdoor recreational groups.
• Projects project expenditures and assists supervisor in preparing program budget.
• Submits written and oral reports regarding current activities.
• Must understand and be willing to function in a multi-faceted, team-oriented work environment.
• Must maintain close individual contact with and develop solid working relationships with all Wildlife Management Division, agency and partner organization personnel.