Wildlife Biological Aide II- Herpetology

Job Description

The Division of Fish & Wildlife conserves and manages Delaware's fish and wildlife and their habitats, and provides fishing, hunting, wildlife viewing and boating access on nearly 65,000 acres of public land.

Click here for more information about the Fish and Wildlife Division.

The Division of Fish & Wildlife conserves and manages Delaware's fish and wildlife and their habitats, and provides fishing, hunting, wildlife viewing and boating access on nearly 65,000 acres of public land.

Click here for more information about the Fish and Wildlife Division.

These two positions are seasonal research assistants with Delaware's Species Conservation and Research Program. These positions will assist the State Herpetologist with various amphibian and reptile projects. The job responsibilities include conducting surveys for amphibians and reptiles; conducting radio telemetry and trapping; monitoring rare, threatened, and endangered species; identifying, measuring, and marking live animals; and entering field data into Excel and Google Earth databases. Positions will also assist with other wildlife research projects. Applicants must be available to work weekends, evenings, and holidays as scheduled.

Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here.

• Conducts fieldwork to collect samples and survey data independently, but under the guidance of a technical superior.
• Processes biological samples.
• Utilizes and maintains various scientific instruments, boats and all-terrain vehicles.
• Provides field (e.g., controlled sampling) and/or laboratory support to professional staff involved in research or program development for managing the quality of natural resources.
• Must be able to demonstrate responsibility, dependability, professionalism and good communication skills, and interact as a team member with other staff and volunteers.
• Maintains a positive attitude.
• Other duties as required.

Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here.

• Conducts fieldwork to collect samples and survey data independently, but under the guidance of a technical superior.

• Processes biological samples.

• Utilizes and maintains various scientific instruments, boats and all-terrain vehicles.

• Provides field (e.g., controlled sampling) and/or laboratory support to professional staff involved in research or program development for managing the quality of natural resources.

• Must be able to demonstrate responsibility, dependability, professionalism and good communication skills, and interact as a team member with other staff and volunteers.

• Maintains a positive attitude.

• Other duties as required.