APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY -
$58,025.52 to
$86,150.88
PAY GRADE: 35
The salary range indicated in this announcement is based on the Employee/Employer retirement compensation schedule. An employer-only option is available at a reduced salary range. Generally, salaries start at the lowest level of a step 1 and increase with each year of service to the highest level of a step 10.
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.
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 Management Area 7 Game Division Biologist is responsible for surveying and monitoring various game species within northeastern Elko County. Duties include survey and inventory of big game and small game species. Many of these surveys are conducted aerially using a helicopter; however, some surveys can be conducted via ground by foot or vehicle. Data management, data analyses including population modeling, report writing, and public presentations are essential to this position. A significant portion of this position?s time is also dedicated to the Elk Incentive Program and requires significant coordination with local landowners. In conjunction with applicable staff from the Habitat Division, this position is also partially responsible for developing and administering habitat improvement projects and conducting technical review of federal land use planning documents. The position will also deal extensively with land management agencies, sportsmen and the general public. The position is being recruited at Biologist 1, 2, and 3 levels. Position may be filled at any level. To apply for the recruitment, you will need to submit application online at: https://nvapps.state.nv.us.
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 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.
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/or the ability to conduct extensive aerial surveys in both the front seat and back seat of a helicopter is required.
Describe your technical writing experience regarding biology and wildlife; project performance reporting; and development of management plans.
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.
The following additional questions are part of this Recruitment
1) Describe your GIS and quantitative analysis skills.
2) This position requires travelling, camping, and backpacking in remote areas. At times this may be for more than 50% of the work schedule.
3) Describe your experience working with federal land management agencies, private landowners, and the general public.
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Direct Inquiries or Correspondence to:
Division of Human Resource Management Northern Nevada 515 East Musser Street, First Floor Carson City, Nevada 89701-4204
TDD for the Hearing Impaired (800) 326-6868
Division of Human Resource Management Southern Nevada 7251 Amigo St, Suite 120 Las Vegas, NV 89119
TDD for the Hearing Impaired (800) 326-6868
The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to 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.
