Cold Water Biologist Ii Region

COLD WATER BIOLOGIST II

State of New Hampshire, Fish and Game Department has a full-time vacancy for Biologist II.

Location:

NH FISH AND GAME, Inland Fisheries Division/Region 1 Office, 629B Main Street, Lancaster, NH 03584.

Salary: $25.40/hour – $34.14/hour. See total compensation information at the bottom of announcement.

Summary: To plan, coordinate, direct, and review the Inland Fisheries Division’s cold‑water fisheries research and management programs.

YOUR EXPERIENCE COUNTS: 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.

• Bachelor’s degree and 1.5 years of experience OR equivalent combination of 5.5 years of education and experience after high school. Education and experience must be in biology, wildlife or fisheries management, wildlife or fisheries research, or related field.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) must meet minimum standards established by the agency.
• Must be willing to travel throughout the state, and work on occasional weekends and evenings.
• Must be able to work outdoors for long hours in varied weather conditions.

• Strong interpersonal communication skills for interacting with constituents, landowners, state and local officials, academic circles and other stakeholders.
• Ability to negotiate in varied and rugged terrain, experience with outdoor safety skills, competency with use of compass, maps and surveys.
• AFS Certified Associate Fisheries Professional desired.

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.

• Plan and develop work to be carried out on cold‑water fisheries research and management programs to meet program objectives statewide.
• Directly supervise full‑time and temporary staff, other professionals and volunteers conducting work related to the cold‑water fisheries research and management program and other efforts in Region 1.
• Review research data presented by subordinates for accuracy and applicability to the cold‑water fisheries research and management programs.
• Collect, analyze and evaluate statewide scientific data collected on the cold‑water fisheries research and management program, and other Region 1 efforts, and make recommendations on the scientific merit of the data to meet Departmental objectives.
• Prepare equipment and supply orders and maintain an inventory of all equipment and supplies necessary to carry out the cold‑water fisheries research and management program.
• Communicate within the Department, to other agencies, and to the public, and represent the Fish and Game Department at public meetings and professional conferences regarding the cold‑water fisheries research and management program.
• Prepare scientific reports on results of cold‑water fisheries research and management programs.

For further information please contact John Magee, Inland Fisheries Supervisor (603) 271‑2744 or via email John.

A.Magee.gov. You may also contact Kim Crowley, Human Resources Coordinator (603) 271‑5824 or email kim.l.crowley.gov.

The State of NH total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits, including:

• HMO or POS Medical and Prescription Drug Benefits.
• Dental Plan at minimal cost for employees and their families ($500–$1800 value).
• Flexible Spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts.
• State defined benefit retirement plan and Deferred Compensation 457(b) plan.
• Work/life balance flexible schedules, paid holidays and generous leave plan.
• $50,000 state‑paid life insurance plus additional low‑cost group life insurance.
• Incentive‑based Wellness Program (ability to earn up to $500).

Value of State's share of Employee's Retirement: 12.87% of pay.

See State‑paid health benefits details at https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). and Total Compensation Statement Worksheet at https://.

EOE. TDD Access:
Relay NH