Top 29 Wildlife Jobs in Tennessee

AQUATIC BIOLOGIST - 07282026-79552
Wildlife Resources —Morristown, TN
- $5,901 - $9,166 a month
- Full-time
- Management
- Customer service
- Research
1d
Airside Wildlife Program Manager
Metro Nashville Airport Authority —Nashville, TN
- $77,193 - $132,855 a year
- Online Application
- Background check
- Pass drug screening
- Master's degree
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Animal Care Assistant 1
Metropolitan Government of Nashville & Davidson County —Nashville, TN
- $48,882 a year
- Full-time
- High school diploma or GED
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Associate's degree
- Paid holidays
Zookeeper II - Swing
Lucky Ladd Farms Inc. —Eagleville, TN
- $35,360 - $40,560 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- Mid-level
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
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Animal Control Officer 1
Metropolitan Government of Nashville & Davidson County —Nashville, TN
- $53,306 a year
- Full-time
- High school diploma or GED
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Typing
- Paid holidays
Zookeeper II - Swing (Part-Time)
Lucky Ladd Farms Inc. —Eagleville, TN
- $17.00 - $19.50 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
- Mid-level
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Paid holidays
- Employee discount
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Wildlife Professional
Waynes Pest Control —Antioch, TN
- $20 - $25 an hour
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Background check
- Clean driving record
- Pass drug screening
- Paid training
- Fuel card
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Zookeeper I - Swing (Part-Time)
Lucky Ladd Farms Inc. —Eagleville, TN
- $15 - $17 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Bachelor's degree
- Employee discount
- Professional development assistance
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Zookeeper I - Swing
Lucky Ladd Farms Inc. —Eagleville, TN
- $15 - $17 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Bachelor's degree
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
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Environmental Scientist – Ecologist/Biologist (Mid-level)
Stantec —Chattanooga, TN
- Full-time
- Clean driving record
- Management
- Mid-level
- Wellness program
- Health savings account
Environmental Scientist IV
Barge Design Solutions —Memphis, TN
- 6 years
- Management
- Office
Associate Director, Southeast Conservation
American Rivers —Chattanooga, TN
- $61,800 - $75,600 a year
- Full-time
- 3 years
- Bachelor's degree
- Travel
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
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11d
Park Ranger
SHELBY FARMS PARK CONSERVANCY —Memphis, TN
- $15 - $19 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Spanish
- High school diploma or GED
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
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1d
Park Ranger #1872 - Parks & Recreation - Riverpark - Public Works Division
Hamilton County, TN —Hamilton County, TN
- $51,300 - $64,125 a year
- Overtime
- Background check
- BLS Certification
- High school diploma or GED
- Paid parental leave
- AD&D insurance
8d
Senior Project Manager - Natural Resources
Lord and Winter LLC —Franklin, TN
- $85,000 - $105,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Driver's License
- Bachelor's degree
- Travel
Post Doctoral Fellow in Ex/In Situ Conservation focusing on Alligator Snapping Turtles (Full Time)
Memphis Zoological Society —Memphis, TN
- $50,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- Current TB test
- 5 years
Quick Apply
Environmental Scientist 1 - Johnson City, TN/Hybrid
Software Technology Inc —Johnson City, TN
- Construction site
- Bachelor's degree
- Data entry
Quick Apply
Environmental Scientist 1 - Jackson, TN/Hybrid
Software Technology Inc —Jackson, TN
- Construction site
- Bachelor's degree
- Data entry
Quick Apply
Senior Ecologist Project Manager
Athena Engineering and Environmental LLC —Nashville, TN
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- 6 years
- Master's degree
- Driver's License
- Profit sharing
- Health savings account
Adjunct Faculty - Environmental Science (Dayton or Kimball)
Chattanooga State Community College —Kimball, TN
- Part-time
- Classroom
- Mid-level
- Master's degree

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AQUATIC BIOLOGIST - 07282026-79552

Wildlife Resources -
Morristown, TN

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Job Details

Full-time
$5,901 - $9,166 a month
1 day ago

Qualifications

Driver's License

Full Job Description

Job Information

State of Tennessee Job Information

Opening Date/Time

07/28/2026 12:00AM Central Time

Closing Date/Time

08/10/2026 11:59PM Central Time

Salary (Monthly)

$5,901.00 - $9,166.00

Salary (Annually)

$70,812.00 - $109,992.00

Job Type

Full-Time

City, State Location

Morristown, TN

Department

Wildlife Resources

LOCATION OF (1) POSITION(S) TO BE FILLED: TENNESSEE WILDLIFE RESOURCES AGENCY, HAMBLEN COUNTY

Division: Biodiversity

This is an on-site position.

Qualifications

Education and Experience: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in wildlife or fisheries management, wildlife biology, or other related acceptable field and experience equivalent to two years of full-time professional wildlife resources work; additional graduate coursework in wildlife management or other related acceptable field may be substituted for the required experience, on a year-for-year basis, to a maximum of one year.

Necessary Special Qualifications: Applicants for this class must:

Possess a valid motor vehicle operator license may be required.

Examination Method: Education and experience,100%, for Preferred Service positions.

Overview

Under general supervision, is responsible for advanced professional wildlife management work of average difficulty and supervisory work of routine difficulty in the implementation of wildlife management practices in a large wildlife area or facility; and performs related work as required. An employee in this class leads in a variety of activities associated with the management of wildlife, wildlife lands, and fish and fish facilities. Work involves leading in wildlife habitat development and maintenance, public relations activities, research data collection, and facilities maintenance. This class differs from that of Wildlife Manager 1 in that an incumbent of the latter is responsible for overseeing a moderate-sized wildlife area or facility. This class differs from that of Wildlife Manager 3 in that an incumbent of the latter is responsible for multiple wildlife management areas and fisheries programs.

Responsibilities

Assists other Wildlife Managers with wildlife population studies. Provides technical support to forestry research programs in areas such as tree improvement, seed orchard operations, insect and disease surveys, or experimental forestry and forest engineering research.
Prepares and monitors budget; orders supplies and equipment; sells permits and licenses.
Supervises, monitors and protects fry where they continue to grow to supply adult stocking programs; oversees the feeding of the fish in ponds. Leads in the collection of fish by using electro-fishing (shocking) methods.
Constructs and maintains buildings, storage sheds, roads, bridges, and trails at the assigned agency area. Performs/Oversees lands management activities which include forest thinning and harvesting, prescribed fire, application of herbicides to control vegetation growth and invasive species, disking, and mowing. Locates and traps animals such as turkeys and bears for relocation to other areas of the state.
Performs reforestation, or forest renewal, including nursery and silviculture operations, site preparation, seeding and tree planting programs, cone collection, and tree improvement. Leads and conducts forest protection activities, including fire control, fire crew training, fire detection and public education.
Performs environmental reviews of construction, road, bridge, utility line projects with regard to listed species and impacts to populations and habitats.

Competencies (KSA's)

1. Plans and Aligns
2. Cultivates Innovation
3. Communicates Effectively
4. Drives Results
5. Being Resilient

Knowledges:
1. Biology
2. Building and Construction
3. Customer and Personal Service
4. Clerical
5. Administration and Management

Skills:
1. Active Learning and Listening
2. Manual dexterity
3. Near Vision
4. Trunk Strength
5. Multilimb Coordination

Abilities:
1. Oral Comprehension
2. Oral Expression
3. Stamina
4. Deductive Reasoning
5. Written Comprehension

Tools & Equipment

1. Boats
2. Motor Vehicles
3. Tractors & Farm Implements
4. Firearms-Rifles
5. ATVs

TN Driver Standards

State of Tennessee positions that may involve driving responsibilities require candidates to meet the following minimum driver qualifications:

A valid driver's license
For the past five years, the candidate's driver record must not have record of the following violations: driving under the influence (DUI), reckless driving, license suspension for moving violations, more than 4 moving violations.

Please include your Driver's License Information under the Licenses and Certifications section of your application.

**Agencies may allow an exception based on other factors.

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