APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY -
$42,323.76 to
$62,577.36
PAY GRADE: 33
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. OR Incumbents perform basic tasks or elements of the job not requiring the additional knowledge, skills and abilities to perform at the next level in the series.
This position is responsible to develop and implement work programs for the Federal Aid Sport Fish Restoration grant and State fish program to include angler creel surveys, sport fish population inventories, aquatic habitat improvement projects, recovery and monitoring of Federally endangered razorback suckers and bonytail chub, annual reporting, fishing season and stocking recommendations, budget development; and administrative duties. Develops and implements cooperative projects and programs with Arizona Game and Fish Department, Bureau of Reclamation, National Park Service and other partners. Additionally coordinates with local County Wildlife Advisory Boards, State Wildlife Commission, Nevada and Arizona universities, and local sportsmen's groups.
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 and one year of professional wildlife management experience such as conducting research studies including data collection, analysis and interpretation; development and implementation of project proposals for fisheries, wildlife and/or habitat management projects; OR one year of experience as a Biologist I in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Special Notes
Working on occasional nights and/or weekends may be required.
Special Requirements
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.