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Senior Biologist

Date Posted: Jan 29, 2025

Requisition ID: 455555

Location:

Edinburgh, IN, US, 46124

Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a diverse range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.

At the State of Indiana, we don’t just talk about diversity and inclusion—we make it our goal to create a welcoming, accessible, and equitable workplace with a workforce that is representative of Indiana's population. As a proud equal opportunity employer, reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role.

About The Adjutant General's Office:

The Adjutant General’s Office (AGO) provides a dynamic workplace while serving the Indiana National Guard at its various facilities throughout the state. AGO’s programs and projects offer exciting opportunities for professionals in many fields - from maintenance repair to cadre to civil engineers - looking to begin or advance their careers. AGO offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, as well as an outstanding work/life balance. AGO offers agency specific benefits, such as an opportunity to work an alternative work schedule, a spot bonus program to reward hardworking employees, and a chance to work with military and federal partners.

Role Overview:

This position exists within the Environmental Program of the Indiana Army National Guard (INARNG) with a primary duty location at Camp Atterbury, Edinburgh, IN. This person reports to the Natural Resources Branch Chief and directs a comprehensive program managing the biota of INARNG properties. This position serves as a senior level biologist who is expected to solve complex technical and regulatory problems and implement projects that directly impact the agency's ability to maintain military training lands and ecosystem services. Major program areas of responsibility include: Threatened and Endangered Species management and regulatory compliance, game species management and support to recreational hunting programs and non-game species management for both flora and fauna. Wildland or prescribed fire experience is desired. Work schedule is generally 37.5 hours per week Mon-Friday, however schedule is seasonally variable and includes some weekend and occasional night work to meet management goals.

Salary Statement:

The salary for this position traditionally starts at $53,222.00 but may be commensurate with education or work experience.

A Day in the Life:

The essential functions of this role are as follows:

• Develop, execute, and direct research or management of programs on a large resource or large geographic region that covers multiple districts.

• Coordinate with other states and participate on multistate management teams for interjurisdictional resources. 

• Identify resource and research priorities through input, strategic plans, work plans, statewide surveys, and public input.

• Coordinate university and multistate research projects. 

• Program administration of environmental and habitat projects including applying for and managing federal grants and managing environmental permitting processes. 

• Design, develop, and implement surveys for the purpose of analyzing and tracking data to present scientific findings. 

• Coordinate scientific investigations and research findings through internal and external forums. 

• Review technical materials and attend professional meetings to keep abreast of new developments.

• Prepare and present evidence exhibits in court and act as an expert witness in courts of law and/or hearings.

• Recruit, select, onboard, and train employees to ensure role responsibilities and expectations are clearly understood while providing opportunities to continue professional development.

• Set expectations, measure progress, provide ongoing feedback, and evaluate the performance of employees.  Ensure work adheres to quality standards, deadlines, and proper procedures.

•   Some essential functions of this position may be performed onsite at the agency’s worksite or other assigned worksites while some essential functions of this position may be eligible for work from home authorization in accordance with policy. Remote work authorization is not automatic and is dependent upon operational needs and agency approval.

The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

This position is exempt from overtime compensation for additional work hours which may be required to complete essential functions or other assigned work. Exempt employees may work more than 75 hours in a pay period without additional compensation and must report a minimum of 75 hours per pay period of work hours and/or paid leave taken to receive their base biweekly salary.

What You'll Need for Success:

You must meet the following requirement to be considered for employment:

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree within a Natural Resource related field.

• Demonstrated leadership and problem-solving abilities.

• Thorough knowledge of biological principles, ecological variables, and interactions of species.

• Knowledge of state and federal laws pertaining to the environment and habitat management.

• Comprehensive knowledge of scientific methods, procedures and theories, and the ability to apply them.

• Ability to operate and maintain a wide variety of work, shop, and office equipment.

• Ability to prepare and present evidence and to act as an expert witness in a court of law and /or hearing.

• Ability to improvise and adapt methods and equipment for specialized tasks.

• Ability to read, use, and manipulate topographic maps, aerial photographs, wetland delineation maps, soils maps, and ArcGIS mapping systems.

• Ability to use R as a statistical package for data analysis.

• Ability to communicate and influence stakeholders concerning the management of species, habitats, and recreational values.

• Ability to budget and allocate resources effectively.

• Ability to delegate work, set clear direction, and manage workflow.

• Ability to effectively give feedback, provide guidance or corrective action, coach, and develop employee skillsets.

• You must satisfy the following requirement to continue employment:

• Ability to obtain and hold an Indiana driver's license

• Ability to obtain and maintain professional licenses or certifications as required by the specific job duties such as pesticide applicators license, burn card, chemical immobilization certificate or similar specific licenses.

• Able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports:

This role may provide direct supervision for one or more staff members.

Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana:

The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees which includes:

• Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans

• Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards

• Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution

• Flexible work scheduling options, including the potential for hybrid remote work for employees whose work may be performed outside state facilities

• Deferred compensation 457B account (similar to 401k plan) with employer match

• Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options

• A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to:

• 150 hours of paid new parent leave

• Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave

• Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off

• 12 paid holidays, 14 on election years

• Education Reimbursement Program

• Group life insurance

• Referral Bonus program

• Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits

• Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

• Free Parking for most positions

• Free LinkedIn Learning access

  Equal Employment Opportunity:

  The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunity to all people in all aspects of employer-employee relations without discrimination because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, or veteran status. We will comply with the spirit as well as the letter of all applicable state and federal laws.

  If you are a qualified individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at jobs@spd.IN.gov.

  The State of Indiana has established a culture that welcomes equity, inclusion, and opportunity for all employees and applicants. We encourage you to apply if you feel you have the transferrable skills to be successful in this position and we look forward to reviewing your application.

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