POSITION TITLE: biologist
Hiring Organization/Employer: State Of Indiana
Application Deadline: 11/5/2026
Education Required: B.S.
Location: Bloomington, IN
Description:
he Indiana Department of Natural Resources protects, enhances, preserves, and wisely uses natural, cultural, and recreational resources for the benefit of Indiana's citizens through professional leadership, management, and education. DNR Fish & Wildlife enriches the quality of life for present and future generations by balancing the biological, ecological, recreational, and economic benefits of Indiana’s fish, wildlife, and their habitats.
Compensation & Benefits:
The salary for this position traditionally starts at $53,222.00 but may be commensurate with education and work experience.
The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees which includes:
Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plansWellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards
Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution
Deferred compensation 457(b) account (similar to 401(k) plan) with employer match
Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options
A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to:
150 hours of paid New Parent Leave and up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers
Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave
Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off
12 paid holidays, 14 on election years
Education Reimbursement Program
Group life insurance
Referral Bonus program
Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits
Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
Free Parking for most positions
Free LinkedIn Learning access
Responsibilities:
The Indiana DNR is currently recruiting a Furbearer and Gamebird Research Biologist to work with the Furbearer and Gamebird Program Leader. Position will coordinate and analyze surveys, indices, and internal research projects within the program to inform decision-making. Examples include wild turkey brood data, turkey autonomous recording unit research, gamebird call counts, drone flight surveys, hunter and trapper harvest data, hunter and trapper survey data, Archer's Index, and Paddlecraft Wildlife Index. Position will also be responsible for providing quality customer service in responding to questions about survey efforts, furbearers, wild turkey, pheasant, and northern bobwhite quail and other programmatic support to enhance communication (e.g., social media content, website updates, outreach events) and administrative work. Position may supervise one or more temporary technicians. Occasional weekend or evening work may be required.
Ideal candidate will be organized, with solid quantitative skills, especially in program R, but still having the ability to interact positively with volunteers assisting with surveys and work cooperatively with other programs and partners to accomplish survey and research goals. Driver's license required.
Preferred Qualifications:
The essential functions of this role are as follows:
Develop, execute, and direct research or management of programs on a large resource or large geographic region that covers multiple districts.
Coordinate with other states and participate on multistate management teams for interjurisdictional resources.
Identify resource and research priorities through input, strategic plans, work plans, statewide surveys, and public input.
Coordinate university and multistate research projects.
Program administration of environmental and habitat projects including applying for and managing federal grants and managing environmental permitting processes.
Coordinate scientific investigations and research findings through internal and external forums.
Review technical materials and attend professional meetings to keep abreast of new developments. Prepare and present evidence exhibits in court and act as an expert witness in courts of law and/or hearings.
Recruit, select, onboard, and train employees to ensure role responsibilities and expectations are clearly understood while providing opportunities to continue professional development.
Set expectations, measure progress, provide ongoing feedback, and evaluate the performance of employees. Ensure work adheres to quality standards, deadlines, and proper procedures.
The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.
This position is exempt from overtime compensation for additional work hours which may be required to complete essential functions or other assigned work. Exempt employees may work more than 75 hours in a pay period without additional compensation and must report a minimum of 75 hours per pay period of work hours and/or paid leave taken to receive their base biweekly salary.
How to Apply:
in.gov