Senior Wildlife Biologist — Field & Data Management

State-of-Nevad; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Nevada Department of Wildlife is seeking a Biologist to conduct fisheries, wildlife, and habitat management projects, collect and analyze data, and develop work plans and recommendations. The role involves coordinating with field staff to execute field surveys and manage data for decision-making.

Incumbents will supervise surveys, analyze trends, and prepare technical reports, contributing to public relations and regulatory processes.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's degree in biology, wildlife management or closely related field.
• Three years of professional wildlife management experience or equivalent.
• Supervise wildlife, botanical and habitat studies to support hunting, stocking, and conservation decisions.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate field and data management work with Game Division and field staff.
• Conduct population monitoring, data collection and analysis of game species.
• Prepare technical reports and recommendations for management actions.

Skills

Data collection

Analysis

Technical reports

Public relations

Education

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

Tools

Word processing

Spreadsheet

Database management

Job description

Nevada Department of Wildlife is seeking a Biologist to conduct fisheries, wildlife, and habitat management projects, collect and analyze data, and develop work plans and recommendations. The role involves coordinating with field staff to execute field surveys and manage data for decision-making.

Incumbents will supervise surveys, analyze trends, and prepare technical reports, contributing to public relations and regulatory processes.