Biologist 2 – Fisheries

The Biologist 2 – Fisheries position at the Nevada Department of Wildlife involves conducting fisheries and habitat management projects, including data collection and analysis. Responsibilities include managing sportfish populations, coordinating recovery activities for Lahontan Cutthroat Trout, and engaging with public and local agencies. The role requires collaboration with various stakeholders and includes conservation education. This is a full-time position based in Fallon, NV.
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. OR Incumbents perform basic tasks or elements of the job not requiring the additional knowledge, skills and abilities to perform at the next level in the series.

This position within the Fisheries Division at Nevada Department of Wildlife is responsible for multiple sportfish waters in Churchill, Douglas, Carson, Mineral, and Lyon counties including the Carson and Walker Rivers (and associated tributaries).

Primary sportfish duties generally include: population inventory, fish introductions, fish eradication projects, angler surveys, completion of annual reports for each water, development and review of fishing season and stocking recommendations, fish hauling and stocking, and coordination with local wildlife CABs (County Advisory Board) and sportsmen’s groups.

This position functions as the principal coordinator of implementing Lahontan Cutthroat Trout recovery activities for the Walker and Carson River Basins in Nevada. Recovery activities may consist of population surveys, analyzing survey results, completing technical reports, evaluating land management plans and activities, eradication projects, reintroductions, genetic monitoring, and participating in Recovery Implementation Team meetings.

Other native species responsibilities of this position include: Dixie Valley Toad, Dixie Valley Chub, Hiko White River Springfish, and other species as assigned. 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 principal liaison with local offices of BLM and US Forest Service and helps to determine potential funding for a variety of projects. This position also performs habitat functions and conservation education on occasion.