Wildlife Staff Specialist

***THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE***

This position serves as the Wildlife Staff Specialist and Nevada Department of Wildlife representative on the multidisciplinary inter-agency Sagebrush Ecosystem Technical Team which includes members from the Nevada Department of Wildlife Nevada Department of Agriculture and Nevada Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. The incumbent provides scientific leadership on sagebrush ecosystem and Greater sage grouse ecology technical review permitting and policy-development efforts. The incumbent will review Land Use Planning and NEPA project documents to determine any consequences of actions identified in these documents upon sage-grouse and sagebrush obligate wildlife species. This includes assessing project-level habitat disturbance analyzing proposed mitigation and conservation efforts through the Conservation Credit System (CCS) and agency wildlife policies. The selected individual will assist in preparing a common-voice response to the management entity and develop technical recommendations to avoid minimize or offset impacts. The position also completes complex GIS analyses and field investigations as requested/needed to investigate habitat conditions or land use practices. Additionally this position will communicate with agency staff project proponents private landowners governmental agencies organizations and special interest groups to provide technical and administrative support in accordance with NRS NAC and the Governors Sagebrush Ecosystem Council guidelines for sage-grouse and sagebrush management programs. This position plays a key integrative role by translating complex ecological data statistical analyses and habitat-assessment results into clear recommendations to diverse audiences that support sound land-use decisions and long-term conservation outcomes.

Develop drafts of policies procedures position statements policy plans regulations and agreements; review current information procedures policies and plans; evaluate needs and research alternatives; identify problems and assess potential solutions; write and revise proposals and submit for final approval in order to resolve problems and issues and implement new methods.

Participate in developing program budgets; collect and analyze financial and statistical data; assess needs and available resources; develop and institute schedules and procedures for data collection; assess and document budgetary requirements; prioritize needs; review modify and draft budget proposals; develop equipment specifications; and submit to the supervisor in order to plan for future operations.

Develop program plans; outline goals and program requirements; develop and implement research proposals and projects; develop five-year biennial and annual plans; establish timelines and objectives; and monitor and evaluate progress.

Research develop prepare and coordinate grant application proposals to secure federal funding in accordance with federal guidelines; and amend federal aid grants based on program changes and direction.

Coordinate and direct assigned programs; compile analyze and interpret research and survey data; develop and maintain databases; document facts draw conclusions and submit recommendations for action; prepare summary narrative and statistical reports; establish training requirements and document training needs; coordinate findings and plans with other governmental agencies; disseminate information to field personnel federal and Stateagencies and the general public; present and defend final proposals before special interest groups community organizations commissions committees and other groups.

Provide the public and scientific community with information by developing pamphlets wildlife planstechnical papers and other publications; research compile and organize information; respond to inquiries or requests for information; communicate with governmental agencies and organizations and concerned special interest groups; coordinate and plan printing publishing and distribution; prepare information for release to the media to educate the public regarding wildlife issues and enhance community relations.

May train supervise and evaluate the performance of subordinate staff as assigned.

Perform related duties as assigned.

Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in wildlife management biology or closely related field and four years of professional experience that included organizing planning and completing management studies writing technical reports and preparing species or land use management plans and recommendations related to wildlife management; OR one year of experience as a Biologist III in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.

Working knowledge of: the general life histories ecology habitats and population dynamics of wildlife species; statistical analysis and techniques; research techniques/principles such as population modeling etc.; federal aid manuals and guidelines.

General knowledge of:current technological solutions related to wildlife management applications.

Ability to:read understand and interpret documents technical papers manuals and scientific journals; collect tabulate and analyze data; communicate effectively both orally and in writing with various groups who have diverse interests to respond to inquiries regarding programs and policies; apply theoretical principles into practical applications for research and management programs; interpret field data and formulate appropriate management strategies; identify management problems and develop procedural solutions; identify research needs and develop programs to meet management needs; maintain effective working relationships with the public staff and other agencies.

Recruiter
Melissa Pontillo

The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse inclusive and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race color national origin religion or belief age disability sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression pregnancy domestic partnership genetic information (GINA) or compensation and/or wages.

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