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AGFC Biologist I

Arkansas Game & Fish Commission -
Brinkley, AR

Job Details

Full-time
$49,526 - $75,004 a year

Qualifications

Driver's License
Cross-functional collaboration

Full Job Description

Position number: 22095942

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Advertisement Opens: June 9, 2026

Advertisement Closes: June 22, 2026

Full Time: Yes

Salary: $49,526.00 - $75,004.00 Annually

Minimum Education and/or Experience:

The formal education equivalent of a bachelor's degree in biology, zoology, botany, or a related field.

OTHER JOB-RELATED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE MAY BE SUBSTITUTED FOR ALL OR PART OF THESE BASIC REQUIREMENTS, EXCEPT FOR CERTIFICATION OR LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS, UPON APPROVAL OF THE HUMAN RESOURCES CHIEF.

Preferred Education and/or Experience:

A bachelor's degree in wildlife biology, conservation biology, natural resources, environmental science, or a related field, plus one year of experience in the field. The right candidates will possess a combination of training and/or experience that will enable them to meet the required knowledge, skills, and abilities as outlined.

Knowledge, Abilities, and Skills:

Knowledge of the principles of biology, ecology, and related environmental sciences.

Knowledge of game and fish management programs including propagation, cultivation, and harvesting techniques.

Knowledge of game and fish laboratory and field survey equipment, techniques, and procedures.

Ability to plan, organize, and oversee the work of subordinates.

Ability to make public presentations and conduct hunter safety classes.

Ability to plan work unit objectives and operational activities and to assign and direct the work of subordinate supervisor

Ability to conduct scientific game and fish surveys and studies.

Preferred Knowledge, Abilities, and Skills:

Knowledge of the principles of biology, ecology, related environmental sciences, wildlife management principles, and techniques.

Knowledge of laboratory and field survey equipment, techniques, and procedures

Ability to plan, organize, make public presentations, develop, and implement wildlife research, monitoring, or management projects

Work with minimal supervision by demonstrating responsible behavior and attention to detail

Able to work alone or as part of a team, with the public, in all conditions, on weekends, holidays, nights, and evenings, as required

Exhibit honesty and integrity while following policy and cooperating with supervisors and co-workers

Display a high level of initiative, effort, and commitment towards completing projects efficiently

Position Location:
City: Brinkley
Office: Brinkley Regional Office
Division: Wildlife Management

Job Summary:

The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission (AGFC) Biologist I is responsible for supervising wildlife or fisheries management areas. This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency policy.

Typical Functions:

Coordinates and participates in conducting biological surveys and studies of fish and wildlife to determine population growth, propagation rates, and the effect of environmental and human conditions on particular species.

Participates in developing wildlife management area recommendations and the development of the five-year plan for future Game and Fish activities and acquisitions.

Approves billings and projects expenditures and assists supervisor in preparing the district budget.
Conducts hunter safety classes or public meetings on new and proposed rules and regulations.

Writes news releases on activities in the district.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

Performs general wildlife management area duties, including assessing and maintaining habitat, plant and animal invasive species control, wildlife habitat plantings, tree/brush removal, spraying, disking, mowing, etc., and using large machinery, chainsaws, and other hand tools

Participates in developing wildlife management area recommendations and the development of short- and long-term habitat management plans

Implements habitat recommendations from program coordinators, habitat biologists, and other staff and agency partners

Serves as a member of AGFC’s prescribed burn program within the wildlife management region and assists with the implementation of prescribed burns.

Coordinates with burn bosses regarding prescribed fire plans and conducts fire-lane maintenance, which will periodically require working under physically stressful and adverse conditions

Conducts wildlife surveys and monitoring, including surveys for quail, white-tail deer observation, chronic wasting disease, wild turkey surveys, feral hog detection and removal, biological data station operation, vegetation and pollinator surveys, etc.

Must understand and be willing to function in a multi-faceted, team-oriented work environment

Must maintain close individual contact with and develop solid working relationships with partner organization personnel

Submits written and oral reports describing wildlife management activities accomplished on WMAs

Performs other duties as assigned.

Certificates, Licenses, or Registrations:

Must possess a valid Arkansas driver’s license

Special Job Dimensions:

Frequent in-state travel and field work with exposure to inclement weather is required. Occasional exposure to hunters and dangerous animals may be required.

Other Specific Information:

The employee's duty station will be located at the U of A Pine Tree Experimental Station WDA.

This position is required to complete a two-mile walk carrying 25 pounds in 30 minutes within the first year of employment (as per the Prescribed Fire Planning and Implementation Procedures and Policy).

This position is also required to obtain a Non-Commercial Pesticide Applicator's license within 1 year of employment.

This position may be required to obtain a Class A Commercial Driver's License at some point. All expenses related to obtaining this license will be covered by AGFC.

Frequent in-state travel and routine field work are required.

Employee will encounter frequent interaction with hunters and other outdoor recreationists, as well as exposure to live animals.

Heavy physical demands in inclement weather are required

Regular operation of heavy equipment and handling of chemicals that may be dangerous if handled improperly are required.

Occasional overnight travel may be required.

Position number: 22095942

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