BIOLOGIST 2

Job Duties

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 limits or 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.
Congratulate the community on the completion of the State Wildlife Action Plan;
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.

Essential Qualifications

• 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;
• One year of experience as a Biologist 1 in Nevada State service;
• An equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• 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.

Experience

• Conducting Surveys and Habitat Management Activities: Conducted surveys for birds, small mammals, and reptiles, managed desert habitats in the Mojave Desert, and developed and implemented project proposals for habitat management projects.
• Data Collection and Analysis: Collected and analyzed data using various techniques and equipment, prepared species distribution and density maps, and evaluated trend data.
• NEPA Process: Gained experience with the NEPA process through involvement in the development and implementation of project proposals and the review of land use documents.