This class is distinguished from the Wildlife Biologist Manager class which has total management responsibility for a major regional, research, or restoration program. Performs work of considerable difficulty in developing, approving, coordinating and conducting entire wildlife research or habitat management projects. Positions may develop program budgets, monitor and control expenditures, and coordinate contracts with cooperators. Positions may establish work goals and objectives, review the work of others or have significant input into these processes. Receives direction from a Wildlife Biologist Manager or Assistant Director in terms of overall goals to be met, projects to be accomplished and expected results.
Positions develop work methods and techniques and control the sequence of projects.
Research work establishes criteria and information which affects the activities and goals of wildlife programs. Wildlife management programs directly affect the general public. None identified for this class. Additional related training indicating possession of the preceding knowledge, skills and abilities may substitute for some of the required experience.