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POSITION SUMMARY:
The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management’s Division of Fish and Wildlife seeks an innovative self-starter to assist with its Outdoor Education initiatives. This position is divided between Aquatic Resource Education and Hunter Education. Aquatic Resource Education strives to create environmental stewards and a well-informed public by enhancing the public’s appreciation and understanding of aquatic resources and recreational fishing. Hunter Education is driven to produce safe and knowledgeable hunters and trappers by instilling responsibility, improving skills and knowledge, and encouraging the involvement of beginner and veteran hunters. The Division works to provide meaningful experiences to people of all ages, abilities, and communities, including hunters, anglers, and sport shooters.
OVERVIEW:
Work independently in a joint capacity with the Wildlife Management Institute (WMI) and the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (RI DEM) Division of Fish and Wildlife (DFW) to provide coordination services to DFW. The incumbent will work out of the Division of Fish & Wildlife Office in Exeter, Rhode Island. The work area will be statewide, and some duties may require out-of-state travel. This position will be classified as a limited-term employee of the WMI. DFW will provide direct supervision of day-to-day activities.
Limited-term employees are defined as employees of WMI retained to provide a specific scope of services as described within one or more grants or contracts awarded to WMI. WMI bases your employment upon your skills, knowledge, and ability to achieve desired outcomes defined by RI DEM.
As a limited-term employee:
DUTIES:
QUALIFICATIONS:
A combination of education and experience in disciplines associated with hunting and fishing, including knowledge of safe hunting practices, fisheries and wildlife management principles, and wildlife and freshwater ecology and habitats. A minimum of three (3) years of relevant hunting and fishing experience and a bachelor’s degree in wildlife or fisheries biology, conservation biology, or a related field are highly desirable. Firearms Instructor Certification and/or Range Safety Officer Certification are preferred but not required.
Required Skills:
Conditions for Appointment: The incumbent must be physically qualified to perform assigned duties in various environments, including an office environment, a field environment, rugged terrain, and various adverse weather conditions (extreme heat, cold, rain, snow, sleet, etc.), and must be able to lift at least 50 pounds.
The incumbent must possess or be able to obtain a Class D valid driver’s license. While performing job duties, local travel, including occasionally out-of-state travel, will be required. Total travel is not expected to exceed 15% of the time requirements.
Satisfactory completion of a criminal background check is required.
Applications must be submitted on or before the application deadline of Friday, July 26, 2024, to be considered. Send a cover letter outlining your interest and qualifications and a resume to
Emily Peacock, Supervising Wildlife Biologist, Emily.Peacock@dem.ri.gov.
For questions about WMI Limited Term Employee terms, contact:
Scot Williamson, Vice President
Wildlife Management Institute 4426 VT Route 215 N
Cabot, VT 05647
802-563-2087
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