Biological Aide

Career Advancement Opportunities

In-Band Advancement Available: ☐ Yes ☒ No

NH Fish and Game Department
Inland Fisheries Division /Region 2
200 Main Street New Hampton NH 03256

Position #SNL
3567
$17.81 Hourly

Assists in the data collection, analysis and implementation of Inland Fisheries research and management programs in compliance with agency policies and strategic initiatives.

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.

• Education/
  
  Experience:
  
  Equivalent combination of 2 years of education and experience after completion of high school. Education and experience must be in fisheries or wildlife conservation, commercial fishing, landscaping, carpentry, agriculture, outdoor recreation, or park management, including some experience in operating or maintaining equipment.
• License/Certification:
  Valid Driver’s License
• Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) must meet the minimum standards established by the agency
• Requires medium to heavy physical work with exposure to the elements, as well as being physically able to perform duties which include continuous strenuous activities such as frequent reaching, bending, lifting, walking, and operating machines or equipment. Must be in sufficient physical condition to perform remote field data and related duties under adverse weather conditions.

Not applicable

None

None

In-Band Advancement Available: ☐ Yes ☒ No
Broad Group Level Advancement Available: ☐ Yes ☒ 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 in sampling freshwater fish species and collecting data on physical and chemical properties of freshwater habitats.
• Conducts habitat and population sampling of various inland fish species, water quality testing and angler surveys.
• Maintains Inland Fisheries databases and performs error checks on data entered prior to use by inter-department staff, other government agencies and the public.
• Assists in maintaining fish ladders, boats, vehicles and other equipment or facilities within the Inland Fisheries Division.
• Mounts scale samples and conduct laboratory analysis for Inland Fisheries Division programs.

For further information please contact John Viar Biologist II, John.

A.Viar.gov  or Dee Grimes Human Resource Administrator  or deirdre.l.grimes.gov

EOE

TDD Access:
Relay NH