Natural Resources Biometrician

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Natural Resources Biometrician

Salary

$61,110.40 - $94,806.40 Annually

Location

State of Iowa - See Job Description, IA

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

25-00674

Agency

542 Iowa Department of Natural Resources

Opening Date

09/19/2024

Closing Date

10/3/2024 11:59 PM Central

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Point of Contact

George Scholten, (515) 371-6915, George.Scholten@dnr.iowa.gov

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Job Description

Only applicants who meet the Minimum Qualification Requirements and meet all selective requirements (listed below) will be placed on the eligible list.

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources has a Natural Resource Biometrician position available in the Fisheries Bureau. Within this position you will be involved in furthering the DNR’s mission to conserve and enhance our natural resources by working with all Fisheries Bureau staff to provide advanced level leadership in development, coordination, and maintenance of statewide fisheries data systems, provide advanced level analytical support to all Fisheries Bureau staff, and to lead specialized and broad-scale natural resource-orientated studies that help improve the management of fisheries resources in Iowa.

This position will perform the following functions:

• Conduct advanced, specialized, and broad-scale natural resource-oriented studies.

Develop, aggregate, and leverage datasets of broad temporal and/or spatial scale to answer questions exceeding the capacity of individual field teams. Design, implement or facilitate, analyze, and report on constituent surveys, reports, and existing data resources. Coordinate regularly scheduled angler and constituent surveys (statewide angler survey, trout survey, community fishing) and topical surveys as needed, and consult on design and coordination for partner-led surveys, with consideration or direction from Bureau staff and administrators. Develop explanatory and predictive models of biotic, environmental, and social phenomena. Assess information gaps and data shortfalls, such as inadequate spatial coverage or sampling frequency, nonresponse bias, or absence of existing data resources for a particular question, and provide approaches for addressing the information gap. Collaborate with other Iowa DNR bureaus and partners to plan, design, and implement cross-sectional and interdisciplinary studies.

• Lead and facilitate the publication, presentation, and communication of scientific findings and fishery management and research efforts.

Prepare status reports and completion reports on projects and programs, including federal aid reports, in a timely manner, and provide scientific peer review of reports prepared by Fisheries staff or partners. Prepare scientific manuscripts suitable for publication in peer-reviewed journals, books, and other outlets, especially in partnership with field staff. Present findings at Department meetings and meetings of other agencies and professional organizations. Provide custom interpretation of data and reports as needed for partners and collaborators, and facilitate the provision of fisheries data resources to public education and outreach (e.g., Iowa Science Phenomena, science and math standards, Communication, Outreach, and Marketing Bureau staff requests). Consult with information technology and communications staff to integrate fisheries data systems with public-facing and agency-facing webpages, automate report or summary generation, and provide up-to-date and consumable information as a public relations tool.

• Develop and manage fisheries and other natural resources-oriented data processes and associated systems.

Design comprehensive data systems from conception to schema development to analytical considerations, or consult on the appropriate design and use of such systems with service providers and partners. This requires a sound understanding of flat and relational database design; database versioning, permissions, and security; and the entire data management life cycle. Develop analysis and summarization tools, flexible reporting options, and sharing pathways for the Bureau’s data. Train and instruct users on the appropriate use and applications of available data solutions, and integrate feedback to improve utility.

• Assist field staff in experimental design, data acquisition, data management and analysis, and interpretation of data.

Provide consultation and assistance to Fisheries Bureau staff regarding study design (hypothesis testing, minimum sample sizes, appropriate statistical tests and models), efficient and standardized data acquisition, proactive quality management and data stewardship, data analysis options and programming, and interpretation of results. Assist with reporting and data sharing, including facilitating or leading formal publication of results. Provide consultation and assistance to other Department bureaus and partners to support data science needs relevant to Fisheries Bureau (SCORP survey, R3 surveys and evaluations, Iowa Lakes Survey, RAFT, ambient monitoring). Provide assistance to Bureau staff on a regular basis, performing fisheries field and laboratory work in hatchery, research, and management settings.

• Administer fisheries data resources and forward data planning.

Write requests for proposals, business rules, contracts, documentation, and instruction for developed Fisheries Bureau data resources. Monitor and evaluate workflow and accomplishments undertaken by information technology staff, contractors, and agency staff regarding online system development; make recommendations to improve efficiency and utility of data solutions. Complete testing and troubleshooting of said solutions, and consider field staff feedback. Interface with information technology staff and contractors to maintain data systems, and represent the Fisheries Bureau on the Department’s Information Technology Oversight and Planning Committee and/or the Conservation and Recreation Division’s Information Technology Oversight and Planning Committee. Oversee Fisheries Bureau data systems (Special Events, Fish Management), including contract management and budgeting.

Job location to be determined. Location will be at a DNR Fisheries Office in Iowa.

Essential Functions

• Design and conduct advanced, specialized, and broad-scale natural resource-oriented studies that will answer management questions in a scientifically defensible manner.

• Lead and facilitate the publication, presentation, and communication of scientific findings and fishery management and research efforts

• Develop and manage fisheries and other natural resources-oriented data processes and associated systems

• Assist field staff in experimental design, data acquisition, data management and analysis, and interpretation of data

• Administer fisheries data resources and forward data planning

• Communicates results of research effectively both in written and oral communications, including formal presentations to professional groups and the public.

• Performs statistical analysis of complex datasets using scientifically rigorous methods

Critical Job Competencies

Accountability, Customer Focus, High Productivity, Integrity, Interpersonal Skills, Team Player, Communication Skills (oral and written), Leadership Skills, Computer Skills, Project Management, Technical Competence - (Fisheries Science and Statistical Analyses)

What You Get from Us:

• A competitive pay plan and rewarding work.

• Insurance benefits that start the first of the month following 30 days of employment.

• (Premiums can start as low as $61/month for single and $205/month for family coverage).

• Separate vacation and sick leave accruals that start on the first day and can roll over annually.

• Nine paid holidays/year.

• Iowa Public Employee Retirement System (IPERS) retirement package with employer match.

• Optional deferred compensation (457/401A) plan with employer match.

• Professional training opportunities.

• Flexible schedules and opportunities for hybrid telework (as approved by supervisor).

• Family friendly and professional work environment.

• Employee Discount Programs (vision, cellular, fitness, recreation, season passes, travel, counseling)

• The State’s total compensation package features benefits that are worth about 30% of your total compensation. For a list of additional benefits, please visit the DAS website for more information.

  For a list of additional benefits, please visit the DAS website for more information.

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The starting salary for new state (Executive Branch) employees is expected to be at the base of the pay range. Additional salary increases may occur after the first six months, and then annually (if applicable). The State’s total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits that are worth about 30% of your total compensation. Visit the DAS website (https://das.iowa.gov/human-resources/benefits-glance) for more benefit information.

For more information about DNR Employment Opportunities and position specific notices, please visit the DNR Employment (https://www.iowadnr.gov/About-DNR/Employment) website.

The State of Iowa is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Iowa DNR Mission

To conserve and enhance our natural resources in cooperation with individuals and organizations to improve the quality of life in Iowa and ensure a legacy for future generations.

The Department of Natural Resources encourages all applicants to upload a current resume and cover letter to their DAS on-line application.

Selectives

900 Fisheries Biology

6 months’ experience, 12 semester hours, or a combination of both.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a master's degree in Biostatistics, Statistical Ecology, Quantitative Ecology, Wildlife Biology, Fisheries Biology, or a related field, and two years of professional experience in wildlife or fisheries biology;

OR

graduation from an accredited college or university with a degree in Biostatistics, Statistical Ecology, Quantitative Ecology, or related field, and two years professional experience in Biostatistics, Statistical Ecology, or Quantitative Ecology and two years professional experience in wildlife biology or fisheries biology;

OR

graduation from an accredited college or university with a degree in Biostatistics, Statistical Ecology, Quantitative Ecology, or related field substituting fifteen hours of graduate work for each year of the required experience in Biostatistics, Statistical Ecology, or Quantitative Ecology and two years professional experience in wildlife biology or fisheries biology;

OR

graduation from an accredited college or university with a doctorate in Biostatistics, Statistical Ecology, Quantitative Ecology, Wildlife Biology, or Fisheries Biology.

For additional information, please click on thislink to view the job description. (https://das.iowa.gov/sites/default/files/hr/documents/class_and_pay/JobClassDescriptions/NaturalResourcesBiometrician-05353.pdf)

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