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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.
The Lincoln County Game Biologist position is located in Panaca and has responsibilities for population management, habitat management and other duties associated with big game, upland game, and furbearer species within assigned management areas (13, 22, 23, 24, and 27) in Lincoln, Nye, and Clark Counties. Major duties consist of survey and inventory which include aerial and ground survey techniques, data management, data analysis/population modeling, report writing, and public presentations. The position will work extensively with land management agencies, sportsmen, landowners and the public. The Lincoln County Biologist will work directly with the Lincoln County Mule Deer enhancement team and County Advisory Board. The Lincoln County Biologist will work with private landowners through the elk incentive program and the deer and antelope compensation program. The position is being recruited at the Biologist 1, 2, and 3 level. To apply for the recruitment, you will need to submit application online at: https://nvapps.state.nv.us. 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.
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) Do you have experience and/or the ability to conduct extensive aerial surveys in both the front seat and back seat of a helicopter? Please describe.
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2) Describe your technical writing experience regarding biology and wildlife; project performance reporting; and development of management plans.
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3) Describe your GIS and quantitative analysis skills
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4) This position requires travelling, camping, and backpacking in remote areas. At times this may be for more than 50% of the work schedule. Are you able to meet this requirement?
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5) Describe your experience working with federal land management agencies, private landowners, and the public.
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