Resume template · Updated October 2026
Wildlife biologist resume template
Short answer
Henrietta suits a wildlife biologist: a conventional, sober layout fits agency and research hiring, with experience first and your degree right after. The fictional sample leads population and habitat surveys for a state wildlife agency, runs telemetry studies and writes reports. Show species and surveys, methods, crews, reports and permits.
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Why Henrietta suits a wildlife biologist resume
Henrietta prints a summary, then Work Experience, then Education and a skills grid, in black and grey. Agencies read field experience and education first, and this traditional order suits government and research applications.
Second choice: Daniel. Daniel puts skills first as pills, a fit for consultants with many methods.
What goes in each section, in Henrietta's order
Henrietta prints its sections in a fixed order, the same in the PDF and the Word file. Here is that order for this sample, and what to put in each section.
- Professional Summary. Employer type, species, years of field experience and degree.
- Work Experience. Bullets on surveys, species, methods, crews, data analysis, reports and permits.
- Education. Wildlife biology or ecology degree with the year.
- Skills. Survey methods, capture and handling, telemetry, data analysis and GIS.
- Certifications. Professional certifications with the issuer and year.
The sample resume as text
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Grace Holloway
Wildlife Biologist, Big Game and Habitat
Cheyenne, WY | grace.holloway@example.com | (307) 555-0116 | linkedin.com/in/sample-grace-holloway
Wildlife biologist with seven years in state agency and research roles. Lead big game population surveys and telemetry studies, and write reports used to set hunting seasons.
Experience
Wildlife Biologist, Wyoming Game and Fish Department, Cheyenne, WY (04/2020 to Present)
- Lead aerial and ground surveys for elk, mule deer and pronghorn across three hunt areas.
- Run a GPS collar study of about 80 mule deer to map migration routes.
- Lead crews of four technicians during capture and survey seasons.
- Analyse survey data in R and write annual reports used to set hunting quotas.
- Review energy development plans for impacts on wildlife habitat.
- Present findings at public meetings and to landowners.
Wildlife Technician, University of Wyoming Cooperative Research Unit, Laramie, WY (05/2017 to 03/2020)
- Captured and collared deer and elk.
- Checked camera traps and entered data.
- Mapped habitat with GIS.
Education
Master of Science, Wildlife Ecology, University of Wyoming (05/2019)
Certifications
- Associate Wildlife Biologist, The Wildlife Society (2020)
Skills
Aerial surveys, GPS telemetry, Capture and handling, Habitat assessment, Population analysis, R, ArcGIS, Camera traps, Public presentations
How to make the sample yours
Name species and methods
Species studied and methods used. Field methods are the first thing reviewers check.
Show survey scale
Surveys run and area covered. Give the number of seasons too.
Describe crews
Technicians you led in the field. Leading crews shows you are ready for project roles.
Show analysis and reports
Analyses run and reports or papers written.
Mention permits and safety
Handling permits and field safety training.
Keywords to keep where they are true
Terms this kind of resume is usually searched for. Use the posting's exact wording, and only for work you have done.
- wildlife biologist
- population surveys
- radio telemetry
- GPS collars
- capture and handling
- habitat assessment
- camera traps
- data analysis
- R
- ArcGIS
- field crews
- technical reports
Mistakes to avoid
- Sensitive species location data.
- Methods you are not trained or permitted for.
- No survey or crew details.
- Long lists of every species seen.
How the sample PDF reads in text extractors
We exported this sample with Resumity's PDF exporter in Chrome on 2026-10-29 and read the file back with three open-source text extractors. This shows whether software that turns a PDF into text can recover it; it is not a test of any commercial applicant tracking system. How we test templates.
| Extractor | Name, email, phone | Headings | Bullets intact |
|---|---|---|---|
| pdf.js 4.10.38 | All found | 5 of 5 | 9 of 9 |
| pdftotext (Xpdf) 4.00 | All found | 5 of 5 | 9 of 9 |
| pypdf 6.13.0 | All found | 5 of 5 | 9 of 9 |
Frequently asked questions
What should a wildlife biologist resume focus on?
Species, methods, surveys, crews, analysis and reports. Agencies and research teams want biologists who collect good data safely and turn it into decisions. Lead with the species and methods you know best, then your strongest project.
How do I list seasonal technician jobs?
List each as a job with dates, species and methods. Seasonal work is normal in this field and shows range. Group short seasons under one heading if you have many, to save space.
Should I list publications?
Yes, if you have them, in a short section or as part of your experience. Research roles may ask for a full CV. Agency reports count too, so list them if they are public.
How do I protect sensitive species data?
Describe study areas in general terms and never give locations of sensitive species. Reviewers will respect your care with data, which is part of the job.
Is this template right for federal jobs?
Yes. Federal applications often need more detail, such as hours per week, so follow the posting closely.
How long should the resume be?
One to two pages. Keep species, methods and degrees on the first page.
Will applicant tracking systems read this Henrietta PDF?
The sample PDF read back with its contact details, all 5 section headings and all 9 bullets intact in three open-source text extractors (pdf.js, pdftotext and pypdf). Commercial systems such as Workday, Greenhouse or Taleo were not tested, and each employer configures its own.
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