Pine Barrens Butterfly Biological Aide

$17.81/hour

Position:
Biological Aide (Pine Barrens Butterfly Biological Aide) – Seasonal Full‑time, Less Than Six Months, May Work Holidays and Weekends

Department: NH Fish and Game Department, Wildlife Division / Nongame Program

Location:

11 Hazen Drive, Concord, NH 03301

Assists in restoration of Karner blue butterfly, frosted elfin, and other lepidoptera associated with pine barrens habitat. Activities include assisting in captive rearing efforts, conducting habitat management activities, monitoring invertebrate species in both a lab setting and the wild, collecting and maintaining data, and maintaining equipment necessary to conduct restoration efforts. (April – September)

• Education/
  
  Experience:
  
  Equivalent combination of 2 years of education and experience after completion of high school in fisheries or wildlife conservation, commercial fishing, landscaping, carpentry, agriculture, outdoor recreation, or park management, including experience in operating or maintaining equipment.
• License/Certification:
  Valid Driver’s License required.
• Other Requirements:
  Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) must meet the minimum standards established by the agency.

Each additional year of approved formal education may be substituted for one year of required work experience and/or each additional year of approved work experience may be substituted for one year of required formal education.

None

None

In‑Band Advancement Available:
No

Broad Group Level Advancement Available:
No

The supplemental job description lists the essential functions of the position and is not intended to include every job duty and responsibility specific to the position. An employee may be required to perform other related duties not listed on the supplemental job description provided that such duties are characteristic of that job title.

When applicable, the work of an employee in trainee status in this position shall be overseen by a fully qualified individual. An employee in trainee status shall meet the minimum qualifications within the period of time specified on the SJD, not to exceed one year of being hired into this position.

• Assists with captive rearing of Karner blue butterfly, frosted elfin butterflies, and other invertebrates in a controlled lab environment.
• Monitors Karner blue butterfly, frosted elfin, and other pine barrens lepidoptera in the wild.
• Conducts habitat management activities such as planting lupine, as directed by supervisor.
• Collects and maintains data, assists in preparing written reports.
• Maintains tools and facilities associated with the projects.
• Assists with other projects as assigned.

For further information please contact Heidi Holman, Wildlife Biologist III, (603) 271‑3018, or email at Heidi.

L.Holman.gov. You may also contact Kim Crowley, Human Resources, (603) 271‑5824 or email at kim.l.crowley.gov.

EOE

TDD Access:
Relay NH 1‑800‑735‑2964