Biometrician - 1118 (Augusta)

Augusta , Maine , United States | Analytics & Data | Full-time

Apply by: May 31, 2024

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BIOMETRICIAN

Opening Date:May 10, 2024Closing Date:May 31, 2024

Location:AugustaPosition #:01865-1118

Position Type:Full TimeClass Code:9453

Grade/Salary: Grade 27 - $56,513.60 - $76,377.60/Annually

BRIEF JOB DESCRIPTION:The Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife is seeking a biometrician to coordinate and facilitate data collection and analysis of biological data to inform management decisions for Maine’s wildlife. The position is located within the Game Research and Management Section and is based in the Department’s Augusta office.

This position provides guidance on study design, methodology, and data needs including data collection, storage, and management and conducts diverse and complex statistical and spatial analyses, designs databases, and develops population and other relevant models using a variety of data sources.

This position will be part of a team of knowledgeable biologists in the Department’s Wildlife Division and Game Research and Management Section. Responsibilities include:

• Operating and maintaining the Game Section's harvest registration database, ArcGIS harvest dashboard, and deer and moose lotteries.

• Developing and maintaining geospatial and biological databases.

• Assisting biologists with study and database design, statistical approaches and analysis, and interpretation of scientific data.

• Analysis of complex scientific and spatial data.

• Developing customized database applications and Web mapping services.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Advanced education and/or experience in statistics, collection, and analysis of natural resources/biology/health or related field. The individual in this position must have an advanced knowledge of statistics and statistical analysis as well as research and biometric interpretation.

Preference will be given to applicants with:

• An advanced education in natural resources, biology, or health

• Knowledge of GIS and spatial analysis

• Knowledge of sex-age-kill models, spatial capture-recapture models, and integrated population models

• Knowledge of database application design and development

• Fluency in MS Office Suite, R, and Survey 123

The Supplemental Questions below MUST be answered and submitted with your application for us to process your application.

• Please describe your experience with ecological study design and statistics.

• Please summarize your skills and experience with database design/development and management. Give examples of software used, analysis conducted, and reports generated.

• Provide examples of specific programs you have written (specify languages). Describe their basic function.

• Please describe your experience with application development and management and provide example.

  INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED

HOW TO APPLY:Interested applicants will need to complete and submit an online State of Maine Direct HireApplication, along with aCover Letter, Answers to the Supplemental Questions,anddetailedResume at: https://www.maine.gov/nrsc/jobs/index.shtml#ifw

Direct Hire Applicationforms can be obtained by accessing the NRSC website at: https://www.maine.gov/nrsc/jobs/application.shtml

IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO APPLY ONLINE:Please mail the application materials listed in the "How to Apply" section to: Natural Resources Service Center, c/o Kristin McCamish, 32 Blossom Lane, Marquardt Building, Augusta, ME 04333-0155.

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.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 ($10,523.28-$12,380.40 annual value), depending on salary. Use this chart to find thepremium 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%. Visit the Office of Employee Health and Wellness for more information about program requirements.

• Dental Insurance– The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($350.40 annual value).

• Retirement Plan– The State of Maine contributes 13.41% of pay to the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS), on behalf of the employee.

• Gym Membership Reimbursement– Improve overall health with regular exercise and receive up to $40 per month to offset this expense.

• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts– Set aside money pre-tax to help pay for out-of-pocket health care expenses and/or daycare expenses.

• Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness– The State of Maine is a qualified employer for this federal program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid office.

• Living Resources Program – Navigate challenging work and life situations with our employee assistance program.

• Parental leaveis one of the most important benefits for any working parent. All employees who are welcoming a child—including fathers and adoptive parents—receive forty-two (42) consecutive calendar days of fully paid parental leave. Additional, unpaid leave may also be available, under the Family and Medical Leave Act.

• Voluntary Deferred Compensation– Save additional pre-tax funds for retirement in a MaineSaves 457(b) account through payroll deductions.

• Learn aboutadditional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness.

There's a job and then there's purposeful, transformative work. Our aim is to create a workplace where you can learn, grow, and continuously refine your skills. Applicants demonstrate job requirements in differing ways, and we appreciate that many skills and backgrounds can make people successful in this role.

As an Equal Opportunity employer, Maine State Government embraces a culture of respect and awareness. We are committed to creating a strong sense of belonging for all team members, and our process ensures an inclusive environment to applicants of all backgrounds including diverse race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, familial status or genetics.

If you’re looking for a great next step, and want to feel good about what you do, we’d love to hear from you. Please note reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.

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