Nongame Wildlife Technician 5
State of MontanaMontana, United States
Posted April 10, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
The State of Montana does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth or medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, creed, political beliefs or affiliation, veteran status, military service, retaliation, or any other factor not related to merit and qualifications of an employee or applicant.
Job Description
The Wildlife Technician will work within the Nongame Wildlife Program under the supervision of the Regional Nongame Wildlife Biologist, conducting and leading field surveys and inventories for Species of Concern, Species of Greatest Conservation Need, and Species of Greatest Information Need, and collecting, recording, and managing biological data with a high degree of accuracy.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in wildlife biology, ecology, natural resources, or a closely related field
- Professional experience conducting wildlife surveys
- Knowledge of wildlife biology, animal ecology, anatomy, and population dynamics
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, & PowerPoint)
- Experience with ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online (AGOL), and/or Survey123
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Proven self-starter with strong time-management skills and the ability to manage and prioritize workload with minimal supervision
- Proven ability to maintain a positive attitude and a high level of professionalism
Benefits
- Health, dental and life insurance
- Retirement
- Paid vacation
- Sick and holidays
- VEBA (Voluntary Employee Beneficiary Association)
