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***

Nevada Department of Wildlife (NDOW) Game Management Division is recruiting two Wildlife Staff Specialists to oversee management of bighorn sheep and Rocky Mountain elk in addition to other Game Program duties based on qualifications and experience. The preferred location for the position is NDOW Headquarters in Reno with possible consideration for placement in regional offices in Elko Fallon or Las Vegas. The incumbents will develop and implement research proposals and projects; coordinate and direct management and research programs throughout the State; compile analyze and interpret research monitoring harvest and survey data; develop and maintain databases; prepare reports; present and defend final proposals before special interest groups general public and the Nevada Board of Wildlife Commissioners; provide the public and scientific community with reliable information pertinent to the management of their respective species in Nevada through the development of pamphlets technical papers and other publications; represent NDOW at conferences and symposiums; prepare and submit grant funding requests; and manage grants and monitor budgets. The incumbents will be responsible for coordinating with Game Division regional staff to effectively and efficiently implement program directives for field work data collection data management and data analysis. Time permitting the incumbent may assist Area Biologists with big game surveys including helicopter surveys ground surveys fixed-wing surveys and surveys from ATVs. The selected candidates will serve as Nevadas bighorn sheep or elk expert and will possess a degree of knowledge and proficiency that is sufficient to perform work independently with little or no additional addition to the abovementioned qualifications the bighorn sheep Wildlife Staff Specialist will work closely with the State Wildlife Veterinarian to conduct disease surveillance and will be required to build and maintain partnerships for the betterment of bighorn sheep in Nevada. The elk Wildlife Staff Specialist will be tasked with providing oversight and direction for the successful implementation of Nevadas Special Elk Incentive Tag Program and the Elk Damage Mitigation Program. Successfully navigating the special elk programs will require fostering relationships and partnerships with private citizens various interest groups and non-governmental organizations.

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.

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.

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 Contact Information: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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