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APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY -
$48,086.64 to
$71,514.00
PAY GRADE: 36
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.
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Environmental Scientists perform program research, planning and development, permitting, compliance monitoring, inspections/enforcement, and technical support services in relation to air, water, waste, federal facilities, corrective action, mining, biology and other environmental programs.
Paying too much in taxes? Nevada has no Personal Income Tax. Haven't started saving for retirement? The State of Nevada still offers a defined benefit pension plan. Working 50+ hours a week? Work a 40-hour week and receive paid overtime.
This position is located within the Environmental Services Division, Biology Section, in beautiful rural District III (Elko or Ely.) The incumbent will conduct biological field surveys, research and investigations to identify biological resources present within or near a project; prepare reports and assessments, monitor construction activities, develop suitable mitigation to address impacts, and ensure compliance with permits and other biological commitments; and secure State and federal permits in conformance with the Endangered Species Act, and the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). Incumbents possess a degree of knowledge and proficiency sufficient to perform advanced-level work and may provide work direction and training to others. This position requires in-state travel up to 50% of the time.
Women and under-represented groups are encouraged to apply. Nevada Department of Transportation is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action in recruitment of its employees and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, creed, national origin, veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or sexual orientation.
In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:
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Bachelor's degree in the physical, natural resource or life sciences, engineering or closely related field and three years of professional environmental experience which involved environmental program research, planning, and technical support; OR one year of experience as an Environmental Scientist II in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
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Work experience identifying Great Basin or Intermountain West plants and animals is required for this position. |
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Work experience with federal and State threatened/endangered species, or noxious weed identification/management, or wetlands survey/delineations is required for this position. |
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Work experience preparing biological resource or NEPA documents is required. |
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| 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. |
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1) Describe your habitat and wildlife field survey experience, including where the experience was obtained. Absence of this experience is not disqualifying.
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2) Describe your GIS experience, including where the experience was obtained. Absence of this experience is not disqualifying.
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3) Describe your experience working with federal, State or local agencies and special interest groups as it pertains to biological resources, including where the experience was obtained. Absence of this experience is not disqualifying.
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4) Describe your report writing experience regarding biology, wildlife management, and/or fisheries including where the experience was obtained. Absence of this experience is not disqualifying.
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