BIOLOGIST ll

BIOLOGIST II (Job )

Location:

US: NH: KEENE

Occupation Category: 19-0000 Life Physical and Social Science Occupations

Employment Type:

FULL-TIME

Post Date: 07/09/2026 Close Date: 07/30/2026

Salary:  USD

NH Fish and Game Department

Inland Fisheries Division/Region 4 Office

15 Ashbrook Court, Keene, NH 03431

Position #13897

$25.40/hour - $34.14/hour

See total compensation information at the bottom of announcement.

The NH Fish and Game Department has a full-time vacancy for Biologist II.

To plan, initiate, coordinate, administer and review warmwater fisheries management and research projects using established professional standards; to coordinate the fishing tournament program including improvements and rule changes; to collaborate with tournament directors and applicants so management changes reflect current circumstances; to work with local, regional, national and federal partners to coordinate fisheries management, habitat management and conservation programs within Region 4;

to assess the status and trends in regional inland fisheries populations and habitat; to identify and resolve regional fisheries problems; and to promote the objectives of the Department.

• Education/
  
  Experience:
  
  Bachelor's degree and 1.5 years of experience OR equivalent combination of 5.5 years of education and experience after completion of high school. Education and experience must be in environmental science, environmental studies, environmental engineering, natural resources, biology, botany, wildlife, forestry, hydrology, or a related field.
• License/Certification:
  Valid Driver's License

• Must be willing to travel throughout the state, and work on occasional weekends and evenings.
• Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) must meet the minimum standards established by the agency.
• This position involves regular fieldwork, including moderate physical labor. Must be able to work outdoors for long hours in varied weather conditions.
• Trainee Option:
  Not applicable
• PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
  
  Strong interpersonal communication skills for interacting with constituents, landowners, state and local officials, academic circles and other stakeholders. Candidate must be able to negotiate varied and rugged terrain, have experience with outdoor safety skills, and be competent with use of compass, maps and surveys. AFS Certified Associate Fisheries Professional desired.
• AFTER-HIRE REQUIREMENTS:
  None

In-Band Advancement Available:
No

Criteria:
None

Broad Group Level Advancement Available:
No

Criteria:
None

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.

• Plans and develops work to be carried out within the warmwater fisheries research and management program to meet program objectives statewide.
• Coordinates and directs field staff to complete both warmwater fisheries program and Region 4 work plans.
• Collects, analyzes and evaluates statewide scientific data collected on the warmwater fisheries research and management program, as well as other Region 4 projects.
• Reviews research data for accuracy and analysis and makes recommendations on the scientific merit of research data in order to meet both warmwater program and Region 4 objectives.
• Communicates within the Department, to other agencies, as well as to the public, and represents the Fish and Game Department at public meetings and professional conferences with regards to the warmwater fisheries research and management program.
• Prepares scientific reports on results of warmwater fisheries research and management programs, as well as supply other program leaders with data collection summaries performed in region 4 related to other programs.
• Purchase all equipment necessary to carry out the warmwater fisheries research and management program statewide, as well as other Region 4 work needs.
• Directly supervises full-time and temporary staff, other professionals and volunteers conducting work related to the warmwater fisheries research and management program and other efforts in Region 4.
• Coordinates all fishing tournament rules, permitting, data collection and analysis, as well as communicates with Tournament Directors, and acts as the liaison for the Department where necessary.
• Provides technical advice and assistance on any subject related to the warmwater fisheries research and management program to…