BIOLOGIST 2

Announcement Number: 50992 Open to all qualified persons. Posted 03/27/2025 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.

This position at Nevada Department of Wildlife is within the GIS Team and is responsible for supporting wildlife conservation and habitat management efforts by analyzing, interpretating, and facilitating the collection of wildlife and/or habitat data. Incumbent's responsibilities include collecting, compiling, and organizing wildlife and/or habitat geospatial data from various sources (e.g., imagery, GPS data, and field data collection applications such as ArcGIS Field Maps); using GIS software such as ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online or Portal for ArcGIS, ArcGIS Survey123, ArcGIS Field Maps, ArcGIS Experience Builder, or ArcGIS Dashboard; developing and maintaining GIS databases; processing and analyzing wildlife resource and habitat data; building and maintaining mobile and web-based tools for data entry and viewing; building and maintaining web-based dashboards and summary tools for wildlife and/or habitat conservation planning and management use. Knowledge and experience of current GIS software and tools; proficiency with current skills, techniques, and methodologies commonly used in GIS, including, but not limited to, data management, database development, cartography, spatial analysis, task automation, and scripting is preferred. This position is being recruited at Biologist 2 and 3 levels. Apply for any or all levels that you feel you meet the position minimum qualifications. To apply for the recruitment, you will need to submit application online at: https://nvapps.state.nv.us

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 Requirements 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) Describe your experience collecting and analyzing geospatial data and working with databases.

2) Describe your experience with the following ESRI products: ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online/ Portal for ArcGIS, Survey123/ Field Maps.

3) Describe your experience with task automation and/or scripting. Specify any scripting, programming, or front-end web development languages.
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: https://pebp.nv.gov/
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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