APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY -
$36,915.84 to
$54,204.48
PAY GRADE: 30
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.
JOB INFORMATION
Work Type: Permanent, full time vacancies as they may occur
in this geographical location.
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.
Incumbent will design and implement activities for the conservation and recovery of the endangered Moapa dace and other native fish species in the Muddy River, Clark County. The position will conduct fish and aquatic species monitoring and survey activities to develop and maintain baseline information on Muddy River fishes and will design and implement projects specifically to control, remove and eradicate invasive and nonnative species which impact recovery and survival of the native fish species. The position will implement at the field level detailed projects for eradication of nonnative species in the river using chemical pesticides and other methods, and will direct activities of field teams for those projects made up of other permanent, term and seasonal staff and biologists from other cooperating agencies. The position will maintain accurate records of project activities and biological monitoring, prepare required reports, provide routine maintenance of project-related equipment, and assist other biologists with associated field activities.
This position is a grant-funded time-limited (GFTL) position. This means it is a position that is paid entirely as the result of a federal grant. The duration of employment shall not exceed the life of the federal grant that funds the position. The grant is currently funded for approximately three years.
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; OR an equivalent combination of education and professional experience in conducting research studies; data collection, analysis and interpretation; and development and implementation of project proposals for fisheries, wildlife and/or habitat management projects; OR graduation from high school and two years of technical wildlife management or fisheries experience.
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.
Additional Position Criteria
This position requires extensive field work, in extreme weather conditions, carrying nets, traps, and equipment through water and
desert. Will you be able to consent to this requirement?
The Examination
Application Evaluation Exam
The exam will consist of an application evaluation. It is essential that applications include detailed information with time frames regarding education and experience. The most qualified applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for interview. The hiring agency may require specific skills related testing as part of the interviewing process.
The following additional questions are part of this Recruitment
1) Do you have experience with conducting nonnative aquatic species removal, including application of rotenone?
