Biologist 3

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

Position is located in Fallon within the Game Management Division. Incumbent will be responsible for coordinating with Game Division and field staff to effectively and efficiently conduct both field and data management work for the monitoring collection and management of big game radio and satellite collars. Monitor bighorn sheep for disease recruitment and movement as well as collecting and transporting biological samples. Position will also assist Area Biologists with big game and upland game surveys including helicopter surveys ground surveys fixed-wing surveys and surveys from ATVs. Individual will also be responsible for performing other duties as assigned. Position will be recruited at Biologist 2 and Biologist 3 levels and can be filled at either level.

Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in biology wildlife management or closely related field and three years of professional wildlife management experience such as conducting research studies including data collection analysis and interpretation; development and implementation of project proposals for fisheries wildlife and/or habitat management projects; OR two years of experience as a Biologist II in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.

Supervise and participate in wildlife botanical and habitat studies to protect and preserve the States wildlife and natural resources; conduct wildlife surveys and inventories to determine a populations composition productivity reproductive status and condition in order to develop recommendations regarding hunting seasons stocking practices and bag limitsor determine conservation status.

Organize and implement fish wildlife botanical and habitat surveys; identify survey areas and schedule required personnel equipment and supplies; collect data using a variety of techniques and equipment such as field observation helicopter and fixed-wing aircraft electroshocking population marking tagging angler/hunter questionnaires bag checks and creel surveys.

Analyze data by applying mathematical and statistical formulas to calculate population status; prepare species distribution and density maps; evaluate trend data and document the status and management needs of fish wildlife botanical and habitat resources; prepare species and habitat management recommendations and technical reports.

Provide survey data and analysis as input to land management planning processes; review and evaluate established and proposed land water and resource use documents; prepare correspondence and technical reports concerning the issues and consequences of proposed actions; appear before regulatory governing and advisory boards and commissions to explain and defend the agencys position and answer questions.

Manipulate fish and wildlife populations and habitats by introducing species into suitable habitats consistent with biological and social constraints; bait and trap tranquilize radio collar or band wildlife and transport to selected locations; modify habitats in order to meet resource needs and associated uses; monitor released animals to assess project results.

Investigate and assess damage caused by wildlife upon private property and public lands; recommend appropriate courses of action to mitigate or resolve the problem.

Draft species management plans; develop season and harvest recommendations and implement related regulations; analyze and evaluate data reports and proposals; make program recommendations in accordance with consumptive non-consumptive and recreational needs of the public and the preservation of wildlife resources and habitats.

Coordinate State and regional level activities with other federal and Stateagencies special interest groups and the public; represent the department and provide information to the public and governmental entities; make presentations; appear before governmental and regulatory bodies; prepare press releases and interact with the media; may serve on committees for the Board of Wildlife Commissioners.

Perform related duties as assigned.

Under general supervision incumbents perform the duties outlined above. This is the journey level in the series.

This job specification lists the major knowledge skills and abilities of the job and is not all inclusive. Incumbent(s) will be expected to have knowledge skills and abilities from a previous level.

Working knowledge of: principles of ecology required to analyze the effect of environmental changes and land use practices on specific fish wildlife and plant species; survey techniques and equipment; statistical concepts and principles used to analyze data and develop a management strategy; methodology and equipment required to capture restrain and transport wild animals; pharmacology and use of a variety of drugs administered to capture and treat animals; animal anatomy and physiology; operation of hand and power tools used in construction of wildlife enhancement projects.

Ability to: write clear and concise technical reports and recommendations; present information to various audiences concerning ecological relationships division policies and recommendations and wildlife control; maintain and operate various types of equipment such as nets clover traps tranquilizer equipment gill net and others; operate and maintain specialized equipment such as 4-wheel drive vehicles boats snowmobiles optical instruments animal marking and tagging equipment; conduct surveys from the ground water or air; operate a computer including word processing spreadsheet database management and other software; organize and prioritize work assignments.

Recruiter Info:
Kristin Bowling

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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