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State of Nevada Announces
An Open Competitive Recruitment for:
BIOLOGIST 1
APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY -  $47,021.76 to  $69,008.40  PAY GRADE: 30
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.
Department: Wildlife
Division: Fisheries
Location: Winnemucca
Job Class Code: 01.737
RECRUITMENT INFORMATION
Announcement Number: 44411
Open to all qualified persons.
Posted 10/03/2023
Close Date: 03/15/2024
Recruiter:
   KRISTIN BOWLING
   Phone: (775)688-1522
   Email: klbowling@ndow.org
Applications accepted for another Expired
The Position
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.
This position serves as principal coordinator of implementing Lahontan Cutthroat Trout Species Management Plan for Quinn River/Blackrock Basins and N Fork Little Humboldt River Sub-basin. Within this position one will conduct wildlife surveys, analyze wildlife data, complete technical reports, and evaluate land management plans and activities. Other responsibilities consist of presenting Department recommendations and informational programs to the public, evaluating habitat conditions, trapping and transplanting wildlife, and performing species and fisheries management planning. This position is principle liaison with local offices of BLM and US Forest Service and helps to determine potential funding for Stream Survey and LCT projects. To apply for the recruitment, you will need to submit application online at: https://nvapps.state.nv.us. 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.

To Qualify:
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; OR graduation from high school and two years of technical wildlife management or fisheries experience; OR an equivalent combination of education and professional experience in conducting research studies; data collection, analysis and interpretation; and development and implementation of project proposals for fisheries, wildlife and/or habitat management projects.
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.
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.
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 experience in fisheries management and any specific projects you have worked on
2) Describe your technical writing experience regarding biology, wildlife and fisheries management; project performance reporting; and development of species recovery and management plans.
3) Describe your experience working cooperatively with land management and regulatory agencies.
4) Describe your experience presenting specific topics to large groups of people.
INFORMATIONAL LINKS
For more information about state employment, visit the following:
Division of Human Resource Management: http://hr.nv.gov
Public Employees Retirement System: http://www.nvpers.org
Public Employees Benefits Program: https://pebp.nv.gov/
More Benefits Information: http://nvjobs.nv.gov/Applicants/EB
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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

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