Environmental Scientist, Wolf Biologist

Do you want an exciting, dynamic position working with one of California's most charismatic wildlife species? Do you want to use your field biology skills to promote endangered species recovery and resolve human-wildlife conflicts? The Department of Fish and Wildlife's Northern Region is seeking a highly-motivated individual to assist with the state's growing Gray Wolf conservation program.

This position entails serving as a Gray Wolf biologist for northern California. Key responsibilities include working with the existing Gray Wolf Program biologists to determine the distribution and abundance of Gray Wolves in northern California and their ecological relationships with other wildlife species, prevent Gray Wolf conflicts with livestock production, and contribute to public outreach on Gray Wolf ecology and conservation. The successful candidate will work with a small team of field biologists, driving 4-wheel drive and/or all-terrain vehicles, setting up and monitoring trail cameras, surveying for Gray Wolf tracks, scats and other sign, deploying non-lethal deterrents measures to prevent Gray Wolf conflicts with livestock, and participating in public meetings and other outreach events for parties interested in Gray Wolf ecology and conservation.