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Term - This appointment is not-to-exceed 1 year & 1 day. May be extended up to 3 additional years without further advertisement. Summary This position is part of the R5-Rhode Island National Wildlife Refuge Complex. As a Wildlife Biologist you will be responsible for planning, executing, and overseeing piping plover and least tern management projects. Learn more about this agency Responsibilities As a Wildlife Biologist your duties will include, but are not limited to the following: Coordinate species management actions for trust species on refuge and partner lands including threatened, endangered and candidate species Write annual piping plover and least tern reports and present data results at technical meetings Maintain working relationships with landowners, local communities, and recreational beach visitors to support the goals of the piping plover recovery plan Write and administer memorandums of understanding (MOU) that provide for protection of federally and state listed species, including piping plover and least tern Develop, manage and execute reimbursable agreements Train and oversee seasonal employees and volunteers engaged in technical work Assist with performing biological studies for determining the manner and extent to which wildlife populations are affected by management activities Perform data entry which may involve automated wildlife databases and/or geographic information systems (GIS), work processing, or other computer database program Assist in public outreach activities Operate passenger vehicles, light trucks, and motorboats 18-20 feet in length Physical Demands: Work may be strenuous at times and require exertion such as walking over wet, rough, uneven surfaces; wading through fresh and saltwater marshes, climbing ladders into 60' observation towers and nesting trees, or similar activities; exposure to adverse weather conditions and temperature extremes. Travel Required Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position to attend training, meetings, or to perform field work. Remember to say you found this opportunity at EnvironmentalCareer.com