Biologists 3

The Nevada Department of Wildlife is hiring Biologists 3 to manage fisheries, wildlife, and habitat projects in various counties. Responsibilities include data collection, project proposals, public relations, and species management, particularly for Lahontan Cutthroat Trout recovery. Candidates need a relevant Bachelor's degree and three years of experience. The position requires fieldwork in challenging conditions and is not remote, as it is based in Fallon, NV.
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 possess a degree of knowledge and proficiency sufficient to perform work independently with little or no additional training.

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
• 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. This position is being recruited at Biologist 1, 2 and 3 levels.

Apply for any or all levels that you are interested in and meet minimum qualifications. To apply for the recruitment, you will need to submit application online at: https://nvapps.state.nv.us.

To see full Class Specifications visit: http://hr.nv.gov/Resources/ClassSpecs/Class_Specifications-1_0/

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 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.

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
• Describe your technical writing experience in a professional setting.
• Describe your experience presenting specific topics to large groups of people.
• Describe any experience working with threatened and/or endangered species.

Recruiter:

KRISTIN BOWLING

Phone: (775)688-1522

Email: klbowling@ndow.org

Applications accepted until recruitment needs are satisfied
• * Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. Lists of eligible candidates will be established and hiring may occur early in the recruiting process. Recruitment will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made.