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DEPARTMENT OF INLAND FISHERIES & WILDLIFE

WILDLIFE NON-GAME GROUP LEADER

(IF&W RESOURCE SUPERVISOR)

Opening Date: January 27, 2026

Closing Date: End of day February 16, 2026

Location: Augusta

Position Number: 01865-1133

Class Code: 9388

Grade: 30 (Supervisory)

Salary: $69,097.60 - $97,697.60 Per Year

BRIEF JOB DESCRIPTION: The Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife is seeking a Group Leader (IF&W Resource Supervisor) within the Bureau of Resource Management to coordinate survey, research, and conservation efforts focused on reptiles, amphibians, small mammals, and invertebrates, especially those considered at-risk in Maine’s State Wildlife Action Plan (2015). This is a supervisory position responsible for group administration and developing group work priorities. The position is located within the Wildlife Diversity Section and is based in IF&W’s Augusta office.

Position duties include:

• Serve as the Department’s expert on the biology and conservation needs of Maine’s reptiles, amphibians, small mammals, and nonmarine invertebrates.
• Provide technical guidance and support to regional staff, cooperating state partners, and the general public.
• Develop work program priorities based on national and state wildlife plans, species status assessments, and scientific literature.
• Represent the Department on state and regional technical working groups and attend scientific meetings.
• Provide timely review and approval of all staff-generated program reports, environmental reviews, and other work products.
• Write, review, and evaluate research proposals, administrative reports, budgets, recovery plans, best management practices, scientific reports, and popular articles to advance scientific knowledge and public outreach and education goals.
• Set work program priorities and performance measures for three team members and provide administrative support to improve group functionality.
• Provide a supporting or lead role as a species expert for select taxa.
• Other responsibilities as assigned by Department leadership.

For questions related to the position, please contact Phillip deMaynadier 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 an advanced graduate degree in wildlife biology or related field, strong scientific and field knowledge of Maine’s nongame species and habitats, and supervisory and management experience.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS: The questions below MUST be answered and submitted with your application.

1.    Provide a summary of your professional experience with reptiles, amphibians, small mammals, and invertebrates.

2.    Describe your experience supervising, administering and/or coordinating a wildlife management or assessment program. What is your management style?

3.    Describe your experience synthesizing and analyzing technical information for the purpose of making recommendation(s) to decision or policy makers.

INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED

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• 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. 
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• Retirement Plan – The State of Maine contributes 14.11% of pay to the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS), on behalf of the employee.  
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