If you are a current State of Maine employee, please submit your application through the internal application process using the Find Jobs report in PRISM. Seasonal employees who do not have PRISM access should apply through the State’s career page and indicate on the application that they have previously worked for the State. . Do you value conserving Maine’s natural resources for wildlife and people? Do you have experience managing related data? Join the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife (IF&W) to implement one of the Department’s essential programs to protect the State’s fish and wildlife resources! DEPARTMENT OF INLAND FISHERIES & WILDLIFE IF&W RESOURCE BIOLOGIST (ET DATA MANAGER) Opening Date: October 23, 2026 Closing Date: End of the day November 13, 2026 Location: Bangor or Augusta* *Hybrid remote/in-person work is possible in this position with management approval. Position Number: 200024777 Position Type: Full Time/Year-Round Class Code: 9386 Grade: 26 (Professional/Technical Unit) Salary: $58,801.60 - $82,555.20 Per Year Interested candidates need to submit a Direct Hire Application, Cover Letter, and a detailed Resume** **For us to properly determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for any posting, you must be sure your resume includes the month and year for any relevant experience listed. Your resume should include the duties and responsibilities associated with each position. Any experience that was not full-time employment should be identified as such. BRIEF JOB DESCRIPTION: The Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife is seeking an Endangered/Threatened (ET) Species Data Manager for the Data Administration Group in the Habitat Conservation Section. This position will serve as a data manager for Endangered and/or Threatened (E/T) wildlife species under Maine’s Natural Resources Protection Act and other E/T and Special Concern wildlife species tracked by the Department. Primary responsibilities will include developing and maintaining GIS databases, assisting field biologists with entering new species’ observations, and mapping suitable habitat and/or regulatory areas around observation locations. This position also will provide GIS support to Department staff. There are little to no field work expectations for this position. Skills, knowledge, and abilities relevant to this position: in your cover letter, please provide a brief description of your experience/familiarity with the following. ESRI's ArcPro GIS software and ArcGIS Online development environment Digitizing in ArcPro Natural Heritage (NatureServe) methodology Analytical and organizational skills Ability to work, communicate, and coordinate as part of a professional team For questions related to the position, please contact Bethany Atkins by phone at: (207) 557-2264 or by e-mail at: [email protected] MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: A Bachelor’s Degree in Biology, Fisheries or Wildlife Management, or related field -AND- two (2) years of progressively responsible related laboratory or field research and/or management experience. Equivalent experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis. Preferences will be given to candidates with knowledge of Maine’s wildlife species and habitats and understanding of state natural resource laws; experience creating and managing data in ESRI’s ArcPro© GIS software, building Survey123/FieldMap forms, data dashboards, and StoryMaps on ESRI’s ArcGIS Online (AGOL©) platform; and understanding of NatureServe’s element occurrence mapping methodologies. Currently, this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or STEM OPT extensions. No matter where you work across Maine state government, you find employees who embody our state motto—"Dirigo" or "I lead"—as they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforce's health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package, including: · Work-Life Balance – Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave. · Health Insurance Coverage– The State of Maine pays 85%-100% of employee-only premiums ($12,213.60-$14,369.04 annual value), depending on salary. Use this chart to find the premium costs for you and your family, including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State. · Health Insurance Premium Credit – Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%. 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