BIOLOGIST 1

APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY - $52,200.00 to $76,608.72 PAY GRADE: 30

The salary range indicated in this announcement is based on the Employee/Employer retirement compensation schedule. An employer-only option is available at a reduced salary range. Generally, salaries start at the lowest level of a step 1 and increase with each year of service to the highest level of a step 10.

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 (http://ndow.org/)

Division: Fisheries

Location: Fallon

Job Class Code: 01.737

RECRUITMENT INFORMATION

Announcement Number: 50358

Open to all qualified persons.

Posted 01/31/2025

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.

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 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. 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; 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

Working on occasional nights and/or weekends may be required. Specialized experience may be required and will be identified at the time of recruitment.

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 technical writing experience in a professional setting.

2) Describe your experience presenting specific topics to large groups of people.

3) Describe any experience working with threatened and/or endangered species

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 89701-4204TDD for the Hearing Impaired (800) 326-6868 Division of Human Resource Management Southern Nevada 7251 Amigo St, Suite 120 Las Vegas, NV 89119TDD for the Hearing Impaired (800) 326-6868

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.

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