Wildlife Specialist

Overview

The Nevada Department of Wildlife in the Fisheries Division is recruiting for one position that will coordinate and direct the aquatic species management program for the prevention, monitoring, and control of aquatic invasive species (AIS) in Nevada. Incumbent will be responsible to work with other agencies to maintain and implement a statewide watercraft inspection and decontamination program, update and maintain a risk assessment on priority waters to focus prevention and outreach efforts, and assist in development and dissemination of AIS outreach messages.

Incumbent will develop science-based monitoring and watercraft inspection protocols for use by regional crews, volunteers and other agencies/entities while coordinating with state, federal and tribal agencies and the public in implementing the state program and in coordinated regional efforts for AIS containment and prevention. The incumbent will implement the Nevada Aquatic Invasive Species Management Plan and represent the agency on various state and regional committees and working groups.

The incumbent will train, supervise and evaluate the performance of subordinate staff as assigned.

• Coordinate and direct the aquatic species management program for the prevention, monitoring, and control of aquatic invasive species (AIS) in Nevada.
• Maintain and implement a statewide watercraft inspection and decontamination program.
• Update and maintain a risk assessment on priority waters to focus prevention and outreach efforts.
• Assist in development and dissemination of AIS outreach messages.
• Develop science-based monitoring and watercraft inspection protocols for regional crews, volunteers, and other agencies/entities.
• Coordinate with state, federal, and tribal agencies and the public in implementing the state program and in coordinated regional efforts for AIS containment and prevention.
• Implement the Nevada Aquatic Invasive Species Management Plan and represent the agency on various state and regional committees and working groups.
• Train, supervise, and evaluate the performance of subordinate staff as assigned.
• Draft proposed legislation, policies, procedures, and regulations related to wildlife management programs and activities throughout the state.
• Develop drafts of policies, procedures, position statements, policy plans, regulations, and agreements.
• Review current information, procedures, policies and plans; evaluate needs and research alternatives; identify problems and assess potential solutions.
• Write and revise proposals and submit for final approval in order to resolve problems and issues and implement new methods.
• Participate in developing program budgets; collect and analyze financial and statistical data; assess needs and available resources; develop and institute schedules and procedures for data collection.
• Develop program plans; outline goals and program requirements; develop and implement research proposals and projects; develop five-year, biennial and annual plans; establish timelines and objectives; monitor and evaluate progress.
• Research, develop, prepare and coordinate grant application proposals to secure federal funding in accordance with federal guidelines; amend federal aid grants based on program changes and direction.
• Compile, analyze and interpret research and survey data; develop and maintain databases; document facts, draw conclusions and submit recommendations for action.
• Prepare summary narrative and statistical reports; establish training requirements and document training needs; coordinate findings and plans with other governmental agencies; disseminate information to field personnel, federal and state agencies and the general public.
• Present and defend final proposals before special interest groups, community organizations, commissions, committees and other groups.
• Provide the public and scientific community with information by developing pamphlets, wildlife plans, technical papers and other publications; research, compile and organize information; respond to inquiries or requests for information; communicate with governmental agencies and organizations and considered special interest groups; coordinate and plan printing, publishing and distribution; prepare information for release to the media to educate the public regarding wildlife issues and enhance community relations.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in wildlife management, biology or a closely related field and four years of professional experience that included organizing, planning and completing management studies, writing technical reports and preparing species or land use management plans and recommendations related to wildlife management.
• OR one year of experience as a Biologist III in Nevada State service.
• OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.

• The general life histories, ecology, habitats and population…