Regional Habitat Supervisor — Restoration & Lands

State of Nevada; Elko (NV); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Nevada's Habitat Division, Eastern Region, seeks a supervisory biologist who will oversee up to six regional habitat biologists and one contract position through the Wildlife Management Institute. You will provide regional leadership across three program areas: restoration and rehabilitation, private lands, and WMAs.

Responsibilities include directing surveys, data analysis, and planning; coordinating large-scale restoration, advising private landowners, and representing the agency

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in biology, wildlife management or closely related field with four years of professional wildlife, fisheries or habitat management experience.
• Alternatively, one year of experience as a Biologist III in Nevada State service; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience supervising wildlife, botanical and habitat studies and coordinating across program areas.

Responsibilities

• Supervise up to six regional habitat biologists and one contract position.
• Direct and coordinate restoration and rehabilitation, private lands, and WMAs programs across the region.
• Organize surveys, data collection, and analysis to support management decisions.
• Represent the department at meetings, public forums, and with stakeholders.

Skills

Supervisory leadership

Program oversight

Data analysis

Public speaking

Education

Bachelor's degree in biology or wildlife management

Job description

The State of Nevada's Habitat Division, Eastern Region, seeks a supervisory biologist who will oversee up to six regional habitat biologists and one contract position through the Wildlife Management Institute. You will provide regional leadership across three program areas: restoration and rehabilitation, private lands, and WMAs.

Responsibilities include directing surveys, data analysis, and planning; coordinating large-scale restoration, advising private landowners, and representing the agency