F&W-2026-10 Principal Biologist - Education

Scope of Eligibility Open to permanent employees in a competitive title who work in the Fish and Wildlife Program and meet the requirements below. Open to: Program-Wide Work Week: NL (35-hour Work Week) Salary: (R25) $ 77,143.55- $ 113,263.75 Opening Date: 6/5/2026 Closing Date: 6/26/2026 Existing Vacancies: 1 Program/Location Department of Environmental Protection Fish & Wildlife Information and Education 220 Blue Anchor Road Sicklerville, NJ 08081 Description Under the general supervision of a Supervising Biologist, Education or other supervisory official in the Department of Environmental Protection, plans, organizes, coordinates, performs, and supervises work relating to the development, presentation, and implementation of various educational and training programs dealing with the biological aspects and management of the State’s fish and wildlife resources and its users; supervises staff and work activities; prepares and signs official performance evaluations for subordinate staff; does other related duties as required. Responsibilities Coordinate NJDEP Fish & Wildlife’s Hunter Education program and supervise associated staff. Oversee the National Archery in the Schools program and Recruitment, Retention and Reactivation hunting and shooting programs. Administer the Hunter Education and Outdoor Heritage Federal Aid grant and provide reports to the US Fish and Wildlife Service. Oversee the safe storage and maintenance of all firearms used for Hunter Education. Teach Hunter Education programs on an as needed basis. Do other related work as required. Preferred Skill Set The successful candidate must be knowledgeable in the principles, practices, laws and regulations related to recreational hunting, shooting and trapping in New Jersey; be skilled in the use of hunting equipment and tools to include various firearms and ammunition, and have a working knowledge of the agency's licensing system. Demonstrate the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public, and external organizations and partners from the outdoor recreational community. Requirements Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in one of the Biological Sciences, Natural Resource Management, or Environmental Science with a major concentration in Fisheries Science and/or Wildlife Science. Experience: Three (3) years of professional experience in fisheries and/or wildlife education or training. NOTE: A Master’s degree in Wildlife or Fisheries Management, Education, or other related field may be substituted for one (1) year of the required experience. NOTE: All U.S. degrees and transcripts must be from an accredited college or university. All foreign degrees and transcripts must be evaluated for accreditation by a recognized evaluation service by the closing date of this posting. Failure to provide documentation may result in ineligibility. License Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position. NOTE: Appointees must meet all the legal requirements necessary to be issued a State of New Jersey Firearms Purchasers I.D. card. Benefits As a New Jersey State Department, NJDEP offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes: Paid Benefit Leave Holiday Pay Alternative Workweek Program Telework Pension Deferred Compensation Health Benefits (medical, prescription drug, dental & vision care) and Life Insurance Flexible and Health Spending Accounts (FSA/HSA) Commuter Tax Savings Program Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Tuition Reimbursement Veteran's Preference To qualify for New Jersey Veteran's Preference/status, you must establish Veteran's Preference through the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs. Please submit proof of your Veteran's Preference along with your resume as indicated. For more information, please visit Residency All persons newly hired on or after September 1, 2011, have one year from the date of employment to establish, and then maintain principal residence in the State of New Jersey subject to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 52:14-7 (L.2011, Chapter 70), also known as the “New Jersey First Act”. Authorization to Work Selected candidates must be authorized to work in the United States per the Department of Homeland Security, United States Citizenship, and Immigration Services regulations. NOTE: The State of New Jersey does not provide sponsorship for citizenship to the United States. Equal Opportunity Employment The State of New Jersey seeks to increase the richness and diversity of its workforce, and in doing so, become the employer of choice for all people seeking to work in State Government. 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