APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY -
$37,291.68 to
$54,747.36
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.
Incumbents perform in a trainee capacity and acquire the knowledge, skills and abilities required in this occupation.
The Eastern and Southern Region Deer and Antelope Compensation Tag Biologist is responsible for the entire program associated with deer and antelope use on private land. The largest responsibility of the job is counting deer and antelope for the issuance of compensation tags. There are approximately 60 land-owners currently participating in the program within the area of responsibility. This position also assists the Eastern Region with elk incentive counts and a multitude of game surveys. This position requires up to 60% traveling away from Elko area, and will be required to camp out often. This position will be working directly with land-owners.
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.
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.
Additional Position Criteria
Experience and ability to conduct extensive aerial surveys in the back seat of a helicopter.
This position requires up to 60% traveling away from Elko.
This position will require working directly with land-owners.
This position requires camping out often.
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.