Biologist

JOB INFORMATION

Nevada Employee Action and Timekeeping System

APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY -$59,257.44to $87,570.72 PAY GRADE:33

The salary range indicated in this announcement is based on the Employee/Employer retirement compensation schedule. An employer-only option is available at a reduced salary range. Generally, salaries start at the lowest level of a step 1 and increase with each year of service to the highest level of a step 10.

For more information on benefit and retirement programs, please see the sections below. In order to receive consideration, applicants must indicate their availability for any work type, travel, and location requirements listed.

Work Type: A Permanent, full time vacancy

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 will assist Area Biologists with big game and upland game surveys including helicopter surveys, ground surveys, fixed-wing surveys and surveys from ATVs and perform other duties as assigned. The incumbent will be the primary regional flight crew member and will generally follow the helicopter for all regional flights. The incumbent will coordinate with Game Division staff, private landowners, and contractors to effectively and efficiently conduct Private Land elk use monitoring, fencing projects, damage assessments/claims, and documenting of deer and antelope use of private land.

The incumbent will also be responsible for coordinating with Game Division and field staff to effectively and efficiently conduct both field and data management work for the monitoring, collection, and management of big game radio and satellite collars. The position will aid in any upland game and big game trap, transplant, and/or collaring efforts throughout the year. The position is being recruited at the Biologist 1 and 2 levels.

To apply for the recruitment, you will need to submit application online at: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). This recruitment may close without further notice depending on the number of applications received. Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

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 Notes

Work may be performed under adverse weather conditions and include extensive walking under difficult conditions in remote and/or primitive locations.

Working on occasional nights and/or weekends may be required.

Specialized experience may be required and will be identified at the time of recruitment.

Special Requirements

Statewide travel and outdoor work is required.

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…