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.
This position primarily develops and implements work programs for Federal Aid Grants from the US Bureau of Reclamation Lower Colorado River MSCP Program. Principle duties include managing the captive rearing of the federally endangered razorback suckers at Lake Mead State Fish Hatchery, management of razorback sucker populations in long term rearing ponds at Overton State Wildlife Management Area, and developing/implementing species research studies. This position also implements work activities for the rearing of other ESA listed and State protected native fishes, field monitoring of razorback sucker and other aquatic species, and develops and coordinates grants and project scopes cooperatively with the funding Federal Agency USBR.
This is a grant funded time-limited position and the duration of the position is dependent on continued funding from the US Bureau of Reclamation Lower Colorado River MSCP Program.
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
Working on occasional nights and/or weekends may be required.
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 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.
