BIOLOGIST 2

APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY - $53,390.16 to $78,884.64 PAY GRADE: 33

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JOB INFORMATION

Work Type: Permanent, full time vacancies as they may occur in this geographical location.

Department: Wildlife (http://ndow.org/)

Division: Wildlife Diversity

Location: Winnemucca

Job Class Code: 01.734

RECRUITMENT INFORMATION

Announcement Number: 47276

Open to all qualified persons.

Posted 04/26/2024

Recruiter:

KRISTIN BOWLING

Phone: (775)688-1522

Email: klbowling@ndow.org

Applications accepted until recruitment needs are satisfied

** Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. Lists of eligible candidates will be established and hiring may occur early in the recruiting process. Recruitment will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made.

The Position

Biologists conduct fisheries, wildlife and/or habitat management projects and research studies including data collection, analysis and interpretation; develop and implement project proposals and work plans; prepare recommendations; and participate in public relations activities.

Incumbents perform in a trainee capacity and acquire the knowledge, skills and abilities required in this occupation. OR Incumbents perform basic tasks or elements of the job not requiring the additional knowledge, skills and abilities to perform at the next level in the series.

The primary duties of this position involve the coordination and implementation of non-game wildlife management in the northwestern region, based out of the Winnemucca NDOW office. This position is responsible for compiling, analyzing, and summarizing data into various reports. The incumbent is also responsible for species and habitat management, wildlife resource review activities with the NDOW Technical Review Program, coordinating with partners, coordinating with the Conservation Education Division on education and outreach, and assisting with coordination of endangered species management and recovery actions. This position works on a variety of taxa including mammals, birds, amphibians, and reptiles, with surveys, monitoring efforts, and management activities potentially shifting from year to year. This position also assists with detailed data analysis, population monitoring, habitat management, coordination with federal and state partners and implementing the goals and actions within the State Wildlife Action Plan. The position is part of a dynamic team working collaboratively across the state on wildlife conservation and management both within the Division and the Department as a whole. This position is being recruited at both Biologist 2 and Biologist 3 levels. To apply for the recruitment, you will need to submit application online at: https://nvapps.state.nv.us. The State of Nevada is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action in recruitment of its employees and does not discriminate on the basis of 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. * THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE*

To see full Class Specifications visit: http://hr.nv.gov/Resources/ClassSpecs/Class_Specifications-1_0/

To Qualify:

In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:

Education and Experience (Minimum Qualifications)

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in biology, wildlife management or closely related field and one year 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 one year of experience as a Biologist I in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.

Special Notes

Work may be performed under adverse weather conditions and include extensive walking under difficult conditions in remote and/or primitive locations. Working on occasional nights and/or weekends may be required. Specialized experience may be required and will be identified at the time of recruitment.

Special Requirements

Statewide travel and outdoor work is required. A valid driver's license is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment.

The Examination

Application Evaluation Exam

The exam will consist of an application evaluation. It is essential that applications include detailed information with time frames regarding education and experience. The most qualified applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for interview. The hiring agency may require specific skills related testing as part of the interviewing process.

The following additional questions are part of this Recruitment

1) Please briefly describe your experience conducting biological surveys or habitat management activities for birds, small mammals, and/or reptiles.

2) Please briefly describe any experience with NEPA reviews and working with partners on industrial development projects or other planning/ working groups.

3) Do you have experience with technical writing or grants? If so, please describe.

4) Describe your experience with qualitative analysis.

INFORMATIONAL LINKS

For more information about state employment, visit the following:

Division of Human Resource Management: http://hr.nv.gov

Public Employees Retirement System: http://www.nvpers.org

Public Employees Benefits Program: http://pebp.state.nv.us

More Benefits Information: http://nvjobs.nv.gov/Applicants/EB

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Direct Inquiries or Correspondence to:

Division of Human Resource Management Northern Nevada 515 East Musser Street, First Floor Carson City, Nevada 89701-4204TDD for the Hearing Impaired (800) 326-6868 Division of Human Resource Management Southern Nevada 7251 Amigo St, Suite 120 Las Vegas, NV 89119TDD for the Hearing Impaired (800) 326-6868

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