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APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY -
$58,025.52 to
$86,150.88
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.
This position serves as a Biologist III, Rare Invertebrate Specialist, for the Nevada Division of Natural Heritage within the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources located in Carson City, NV. Principal duties include documenting, monitoring, and conserving Nevada's rare invertebrate diversity. Position tasks include statewide rare invertebrate data collection, processing, and management; working cooperatively with numerous governmental agencies, non-governmental organizations, Tribes, and the public through working groups, professional meetings, and other opportunities; and other duties as assigned. Tasks may also include grant funding research, grant proposal development, and grant management.
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 WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. 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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Working on occasional nights and/or weekends may be required. |
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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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1) Describe your experience in insect and other invertebrate conservation and where it was gained.
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2) Describe your experience in working with Nevada invertebrates.
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3) Describe your experience in conducting rare insect surveys or planning projects in relation to the conservation of invertebrate species.
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4) Describe your experience in using NatureServe, the NatureServe Network, Natural Heritage Methodology, and/or Biotics.
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5) Describe your experience in using ESRI products including ArcGIS, ArcPro, AGOL, and/or Survey123.
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6) Describe your experience in grant development and/or management and where it was gained.
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