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In order to receive consideration, applicants must indicate their availability for any work type, travel, and location requirements listed.

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 possess a degree of knowledge and proficiency sufficient to perform work independently with little or no additional training. The Biologist attains knowledge of regional natural waters for determining the need for and placement of wildlife water developments to achieve goals & strategies without adverse impacts to existing ecological values. Duties include project planning and construction coordination by working closely with appropriate land management agencies for obtaining necessary clearances and approvals; plans, budgets and coordinates schedules of and participates in aerial surveys associated with new water development projects and maintenance inspections of existing units.

In doing so, the Biologist will: work-out logistics of project related activities by coordinating materials purchases and deliveries, share information, and perform construction and maintenance of wildlife water developments with Nevada Department of Wildlife (NDOW) crews, volunteers, and/or contractors involved; demonstrate proficiency in supervising two Wildlife Area Technicians; track, document, and prepare reports and summaries of field activities and program accomplishments, including annual Grant Performance Reports; assists in updating NDOW's water development database; builds on professional skills and state-of-the-art knowledge by staying current with scientific-based and trade publications and attending workshops and conferences as opportunities arise; and, represent NDOW and the Water Development Program at remote work sites in the company of volunteers and during meetings with federal, state and local agencies, and NGO's like the Fraternity of the Desert Bighorn, Nevada Bighorns Unlimited, Mule Deer Foundation, Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, and Wildlife and Habitat Improvement of Nevada. The State of Nevada is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action in recruitment of its employees and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages.

In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements: