Mammal Recovery Specialist (Wildlife Biologist 2) (3-year limited term)

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Mammal Recovery Specialist (Wildlife Biologist 2) (3-year limited term)

Salary

$59,345.00 - $90,211.00 Annually

Location

Dauphin County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Limited Term Full-Time

Job Number

CS-2026-47791-62120

Department

Game Commission

Division

GC Protd Mamls Sectn

Opening Date

04/24/2026

Closing Date

5/8/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

62120

Position Number

50263226

Union

AFSCME

Bargaining Unit

B4

Pay Group

ST07

Bureau / Division Code

00234320

Bureau / Division

Bureau of Wildlife Management

Worksite Address

2001 Elmerton Avenue

City

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

17110

Contact Name

Ashley Boylan

Contact Phone

717.787.7836

Contact Email

gamevacancybids@pa.gov

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THE POSITION
The Pennsylvania Game Commission, Bureau of Wildlife Management is seeking an ambitious and highly skilled Wildlife Biologist 2 to serve as a Mammal Recovery Specialist in our Harrisburg Office. In this vital role, you will lead efforts that focus on the recovery of native mammalian species currently in decline. You will have the opportunity to develop, coordinate and implement active management actions, and document changes in the impacted species. If you are eager to make a meaningful impact on future generations with the work that you do, we invite you to apply and become a part of our dedicated team!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
This position's responsibility is to manage a program that focuses on the recovery of native mammalian species currently in decline, to develop active management actions, to coordinate the agency's implementation of said management actions, and document changes in the impacted species. This will be achieved by monitoring populational trends prioritized toward species of conservation need, researching threats and knowledge gaps associated with these species, and determining the most effective ways to improve the recovery of these species. This work will involve managing the data associated with these species and making sure these locations are transferred into the natural diversity database so that they will be best protected. Additionally, working with those that are on the ground improving habitat, writing conservation management plans for habitat with these species, and writing a recovery plan so that longer term recovery goals are clear and attainable.Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.Work Schedule and Additional Information:3 -year limited term, Full-time employmentWork hours are 7:45 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with 45-minute lunch.Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time. Telework is not permitted during the initial six-month probationary period; eligibility may be granted upon its successful completion. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.Sa