State of Connecticut Executive Branch

Environmental Protection Wildlife Biologist 1 (37.5 Hour) (9345IE)

$36.42-$52.59 Hourly / $2,731.31-$3,944.10 BiWeekly /
$71,287.00-$102,941.00 Yearly

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, Division of Wildlife this class is accountable for independently performing a full range of tasks in wildlife management, research, and conservation.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Works under the general supervision of an Environmental Protection Supervising Wildlife Biologist or other employee of higher grade.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

May exercise functional supervision or lead responsibility over contract, volunteer, temporary or department personnel engaged in wildlife management, research or conservation work.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

  • Plans and estimates the amount and kind of labor needed on wildlife projects; 
  • Determines the type and size of equipment to be used on wildlife projects; 
  • Selects the amount and kind of material required for maintenance of wildlife projects; 
  • Keeps progress reports and records; 
  • Prepares reports at completion of wildlife projects; 
  • Collects data on and makes estimates of wildlife populations to determine changes; 
  • Investigates the desirability of areas for acquisition including the amounts and kinds of wildlife cover; 
  • Determines the variation of undergrowth and ground cover in order to evaluate wildlife use; 
  • Draws up boundary and contour maps; 
  • Prepares base maps from aerial photographs and field work; 
  • Locates areas suitable for development as particular wildlife habitat; 
  • Performs laboratory analysis of various samples; 
  • Attends and may speak to interested groups; 
  • Surveys and charts land as to types of vegetation and wildlife; 
  • Provides technical assistance to landowners; 
  • Computerizes and analyzes data and generates information for programs to determine health and productivity of wildlife populations; 
  • Develops informational brochures on wildlife species for public distribution; 
  • Attends conferences and seminars on wildlife topics; 
  • Makes suggestions regarding legislation and regulations which will benefit programs and operations of the department; 
  • Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

  • Knowledge of
    • habits and ecology of wildlife species; 
    • principles and practices of wildlife management including habitat management, development and manipulation of land resources; 
    • soil requirements of wildlife food crops; 
    • methods and procedures for identifying and controlling nuisance wildlife; 
  • Skills
    • interpersonal skills; 
    • oral and written communication skills; 
  • Considerable ability to conduct wildlife and vegetative surveys and to apply the statistical procedures necessary for sound conclusions; 
  • Ability to
    • identify plants and plant associations which serve as wildlife food or cover; 
    • ability to utilize computer software.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Six (6) years of experience in wildlife management.

NOTE: Wildlife management is defined as work requiring a knowledge of scientific fields such as wildlife, biology, zoology, wildlife population dynamics, wildlife ecology, plant ecology, vertebrate zoology, ornithology, mammalogy, animal and plant taxonomy.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

  • College training in wildlife management as defined in the note above may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one-half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor's degree.
  • A Master's degree in wildlife management as defined in the note above may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.
  • Successful completion of an Environmental Trainee program approved by the Department of Administrative Services may be substituted for the General Experience.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.
  • Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s license.
  • Incumbents in this class must be willing to accept assignment or transfer to any area of the state.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Incumbents in this class must have adequate physical strength, stamina, physical agility, and visual and auditory acuity, and must maintain such physical fitness as to be able to perform the duties.
  • A physical examination will be required.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Incumbents in this class may be subject to some danger of injury or personal harm from environmental and working conditions and to some discomfort from year-round weather conditions.

COMPENSATION GUIDELINES

  • The classification of Environmental Protection Wildlife Biologist 1 is assigned to Salary Group LS 22a.
  • Employees shall proceed through that salary group and then shall proceed to the maximum salary of Salary Group LS 23.
  • The Job Code is identified as Salary Plan IE in CORE-CT.

JOB CLASS DESIGNATION

Classified/Competitive

OCCUPATIONAL GROUP

(39)-Environmental Protection

BARGAINING UNIT

(15)-ENG, SCIEN, TECH P-4

EEO

(2)-Professional

SALARY INFORMATION

IE 22

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes. As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.

CANCELLATION CLAUSE

This replaces the existing specification for the class of Environmental Protection Wildlife Biologist 1 (37.5 Hour) in Salary Group IE 22 approved effective July 1, 2022. (Revised to modify the Minimum Qualifications – Substitutions Allowed section and modify content) Final No. 23-053

EFFECTIVE DATE

03/22/2023
CLASS: 9345IE; EST: 7/1/1954; REV: 4/14/2023;