JOB
This is a supervisory position in the Habitat Division, Eastern Region overseeing up to six regional habitat biologists and one contract position through the Wildlife Management Institute. The position provides regional supervision of habitat activities and provides guidance and direction across three primary program areas: restoration and rehabilitation, private lands, and Wildlife Management Areas (WMA). The restoration and rehabilitation program involves coordinating, planning, funding, and implementing large-scale restoration and rehabilitation projects and providing direction to employees under this program. The private lands program provides technical advisement and financial support to private landowners to improve wildlife habitat values on private lands. Private lands work also involves working to develop conservation and access easements, acquisitions, and water rights investigations. Persons under the direction of this position manage WMAs and other state-owned properties (Bruneau, Argenta, Franklin Lake, Birch Creek, Kingston Canyon, Pole Canyon, Snowstorms). The WMA program includes managing state-owned land to provide healthy habitat for wildlife and for recreational purposes. This position will provide support to the Technical Guidance program as needed, particularly for projects regarding vegetation management. This position will perform other duties as assigned and represent the Habitat Division at meetings and to the public.
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. EXAMPLE OF DUTIES Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in biology, wildlife management or closely related field and four years of professional experience in wildlife, fisheries or habitat management; OR one year of experience as a Biologist III in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
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.
Working knowledge of: fish, wildlife and habitat management activities including surveys, population analysis, and data analysis.
General knowledge of: scheduling personnel and equipment to accomplish and report results of wildlife surveys and inventory; basic principles of training and supervision.
Recruiter Info
Kristin Bowling
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