ATAW99-2021-00959-Large Carnivore Biologist-Cody

• Investigating and working to reduce human-carnivore conflicts by working with livestock producers, private landowners, businesses, agencies, and the public.
• Interacts with state/federal authorities and carries out field management responsibilities for large carnivore species (black bear, grizzly bear, mountain lion, and gray wolf).
• Respond and evaluate reports of killed and injured livestock and complete appropriate damage claim investigations.
• Capturing and handling black bears, grizzly bears, mountain lions, and gray wolves. Inventory and monitor large carnivore populations, working with federally threatened/endangered species.
• Using controlled drugs, firearms, and explosives.
• Collecting data and keeping records.
• Conducting aerial observation flights for large carnivores.
• Using radio telemetry equipment for locating marked animals. Data analysis and report writing.
• Assisting law enforcement personnel with investigations of wildlife violations.
• Investigate incidents of human injury caused by wildlife.
• Experience working in backcountry situations and on horseback in remote terrain. 

• Ability to work long and irregular hours under adverse conditions and extreme public scrutiny.
• Skills will be required to use firearms, controlled pharmaceuticals, capture equipment, ATVs, horses, 4-wheel drive vehicles, radio equipment, radio telemetry, power equipment, and tools.
• Ability to work with potentially dangerous animals in remote settings.
• Knowledge to participate in data collection, analysis, and report writing.
• Independent decision-making ability and excellent interpersonal communication skills.
• Skill in computer and data analysis.
• Knowledge of the ecology of large carnivores and other wildlife.

• Operating 4-wheel drive vehicles, snowmobiles, ATVs, riding and packing horses for backcountry work, and flying in fixed-wing and helicopters in mountain conditions.
• Working in inclement and severe weather conditions.
• On-call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
• Working alone in remote, backcountry locations.
• The position will require heavy lifting and excellent physical condition.

• FLSA: Non-exempt
• Successful applicants for employment must pass a background check prior to appointment.
• This anticipated to be a 12-month contract with the majority of work completed between May 1 and October 30.