Biologist 2

NDOW; Fallon, Northern (NV, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Nevada Department of Wildlife is seeking a Biologist to support the Biodiversity Division. The role covers mammals, birds, bats and reptiles with surveys, monitoring, and management activities, with regular travel involved.

Required is a Bachelor's degree in biology or wildlife management and one year of professional wildlife management experience, plus ability to coordinate with NDOW divisions and partners to implement conservation actions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in biology, wildlife management or closely related field.
• One year of professional wildlife management experience.
• Experience with wildlife surveys and data collection.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and implement non-game wildlife management in the western region.
• Conduct fish, wildlife, botanical and habitat surveys.
• Compile and analyze data; prepare technical reports.
• Coordinate with partners and other NDOW divisions.
• Present findings to regulatory bodies and the public.
• Travel regularly; outdoor fieldwork in remote or exposed conditions.

Skills

Field surveys

Data analysis

Report writing

Public outreach

Wildlife management

Education

Bachelor's degree in biology, wildlife management or closely related field

Job description

Nevada Department of Wildlife is recruiting for a Biologist within the Biodiversity Division. This position works on a variety of taxa including mammals, birds, bats, and reptiles with surveys, monitoring efforts, and management activities that shift from year to year. The position is part of a dynamic team working collaboratively across the state on wildlife conservation and management implementing the goals and actions described within the State Wildlife Action Plan, both within the Biodiversity Division and the Department as a whole. The primary duties of this position involve the coordination and implementation of non-game wildlife management in the western region. This position is responsible for species and habitat management activities, wildlife resource review activities with the NDOW Technical Review Program, compiling, analyzing, and summarizing data, as well as. The incumbent will prepare data into various reports, coordinate with partners and other NDOW divisions to implement conservation actions, education and outreach, and adherence to wildlife management. Incumbent will also assist with coordination of endangered species management and recovery actions. Effective communication and interpersonal skills are essential as this position regularly works across jurisdictional boundaries interacting with outside agencies, private industry, and the general public. Regular travel is required. Applicant should be comfortable with physically demanding outdoor work, camping in remote places, hiking long distances, and exposure to inclement weather.

Biologists conduct fisheries, wildlife, botanical 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.Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in biology, wildlife management or closely related field and one year 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 one year of experience as a Biologist I in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.Supervise and participate in wildlife, botanical and habitat studies to protect and preserve the State’s wildlife and natural resources; conduct wildlife surveys and inventories to determine a population’s composition, productivity, reproductive status and condition in order to develop recommendations regarding hunting seasons, stocking practices and bag limitsor determine conservation status.

Organize and implement fish, wildlife, botanical and habitat surveys; identify survey areas and schedule required personnel, equipment and supplies; collect data using a variety of techniques and equipment such as field observation, helicopter and fixed-wing aircraft, electroshocking, population marking, tagging, angler/hunter questionnaires, bag checks and creel surveys.

Analyze data by applying mathematical and statistical formulas to calculate population status; prepare species distribution and density maps; evaluate trend data and document the status and management needs of fish, wildlife, botanical and habitat resources; prepare species and habitat management recommendations and technical reports.

Provide survey data and analysis as input to land management planning processes; review and evaluate established and proposed land, water and resource use documents; prepare correspondence and technical reports concerning the issues and consequences of proposed actions; appear before regulatory, governing and advisory boards and commissions to explain and defend the agency’s position and answer questions.

Manipulate fish and wildlife populations and habitats by introducing species into suitable habitats consistent with biological and social constraints; bait and trap, tranquilize, radio collar or band wildlife and transport to selected locations; modify habitats in order to meet resource needs and associated uses; monitor released animals to assess project results.

Investigate and assess damage caused by wildlife upon private property and public lands; recommend appropriate courses of action to mitigate or resolve the problem.

Draft species management plans; develop season and harvest recommendations and implement related regulations; analyze and evaluate data, reports and proposals; make program recommendations in accordance with consumptive, non-consumptive and recreational needs of the public and the preservation of wildlife resources and habitats.

Coordinate State and regional level activities with other federal and State agencies, special interest groups and the public; represent the department and provide information to the public and governmental entities; make presentations; appear before governmental and regulatory bodies; prepare press releases and interact with the media; may serve on committees for the Board of Wildlife Commissioners.

Perform related duties as assigned.

Under supervision, incumbents continue to receive training in conducting fisheries, wildlife and/or habitat management projects and field studies including data collection, analysis and interpretation; development and implementation of project proposals and work plans; preparation of recommendations; and public relations activities.

This job specification lists the major knowledge, skills and abilities of the job and is not all inclusive. Incumbent(s) will be expected to have knowledge, skills and abilities from a previous level.

General knowledge of: principles of ecology required to analyze the effect of environmental changes and land use practices on specific fish, wildlife and plant species; survey techniques and equipment; statistical concepts and principles used to analyze data and develop a management strategy; methodology and equipment required to capture, restrain and transport wild animals; pharmacology and use of a variety of drugs administered to capture and treat animals; animal anatomy and physiology; operation of hand and power tools used in construction of wildlife enhancement projects.

Ability to: write clear and concise reports; make oral presentations to various groups; maintain and operate various types of equipment such as entrapment devices; operate and maintain vehicles used in field surveys; participate in surveys from the ground, water or air; operate a microcomputer effectively.