APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY -
$51,281.28 to
$76,170.24
PAY GRADE: 35
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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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 Reno Game Division Biologist position has responsibilities for population management, habitat management and other duties associated with big game and upland game within Washoe County, Nevada. This includes Management Areas 01,02, and portions of Areas 03. Major duties consist of wildlife surveys, data collection and management, urban wildlife conflicts, trapping and transplanting, and animal handling.
Surveys will be conducted both by ground and air utilizing ATVs, 4x4 vehicles, helicopters, and fixed wing aircraft. Data collection and management will be used to develop population models and estimates for a variety of wildlife species, as well as assess their range and habitat. The position will deal extensively with land management agencies, sportsmen and the general public. The ability to organize, conduct, and participate in aerial helicopter population surveys is crucial to success in this position. The position will be recruiting at both Biologist 2 and Biologist 3 levels. 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.
***THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME BASED ON THE AMOUNT OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. QUALIFIED APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.***
In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:
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Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in biology, wildlife management or closely related field and three years 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 two years of experience as a Biologist II in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above. |
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Work may be performed under adverse weather conditions and include extensive walking under difficult conditions in remote and/or primitive locations. |
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Specialized experience may be required and will be identified at the time of recruitment. |
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Statewide travel and outdoor work is required. |
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A valid driver's license is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment. |
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Experience with technical writing is required. |
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Experience and/or the ability to conduct extensive aerial surveys in both the front seat and back seat of a helicopter 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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