BIOLOGIST 1 - Elko

Announcement Number: 47646 Open to all qualified persons. Posted 06/04/2024 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. The incumbent will be responsible for primarily assisting in the management and recovery of ESA listed Lahontan Cutthroat Trout (LCT) and Bull Trout populations and their habitats in the Humboldt and Reese Management Units (LCT) and the Upper Snake Geographic Management Unit (Bull Trout) by implementing the field work objectives developed in annual work plans. The selected applicant will work closely with the two Biologist 3 and Biologist 4 staff to implement the management objectives identified in the 2019 Updated Goals and Objectives for the Conservation of Lahontan Cutthroat Trout and 2015 Recovery Plan for the Coterminous United States Population of Bull Trout. Field season is typically from May into November and will require extensive travel and camping in remote locations leading and working with crews of 1-6 seasonal Conservation Aid employees.

The selected applicant will also assist regional biologists with sportfish management and native aquatic management as field work needs are identified in annual work programs. This work may include, but is not limited to, surveys on Wildhorse and South Fork Reservoirs, Owyhee River, Bruneau River and Salmon Falls Creek drainages. Duties will also include completing and analyzing fisheries survey data and completing technical reports. This position is being recruited to underfill a Biologist 3 position with recruitments for Wildlife Area Technician 2 and Biologist 1 levels. The incumbent will auto-progress up once the minimum qualifications are met. To apply for the recruitment, you will need to submit application online at: https://nvapps.state.nv.us. 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. *** 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; OR graduation from high school and two years of technical wildlife management or fisheries experience; OR an equivalent combination of education and professional experience in conducting research studies; data collection, analysis and interpretation; and development and implementation of project proposals for fisheries, wildlife and/or habitat management projects. 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. 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) This position requires travelling, camping, and backpacking in remote areas. At times this may be for more than 75% of the work schedule. Are you able to meet this requirement?

2) Describe your experience with completing riparian habitat surveys and monitoring.

3) Describe your experience leading and working with seasonally employed field crews.

4) Describe your experience collecting field data related to fisheries, game, or wildlife management work.

5) Describe your technical writing and data management experience.
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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Email Direct Inquiries or Correspondence to: Division of Human Resource Management
Northern Nevada
515 East Musser Street,
First Floor
Carson City, Nevada 89701-4204

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