Biologist 2 – Seasonal

Nevada Department of Wildlife is recruiting for a seasonal status permanent position within the Game Division in Elko.

About the role

This position will assist Area Biologists with big game and upland game surveys including helicopter surveys, ground surveys, and surveys from ATVs. The incumbent will serve as the primary regional flight crew member, generally following the helicopter for all regional flights. Responsibilities include coordinating with Game Division staff, private landowners, and contractors to conduct Private Land elk use monitoring, fencing projects, damage assessments/claims, and documenting deer and antelope use of private land. The role also involves coordinating field and data management work for monitoring, collecting, and managing big game radio and satellite collars, as well as aiding in upland game and big game trap, transplant, and/or collaring efforts throughout the year.

Responsibilities

• 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 population composition, productivity, reproductive status, and condition for developing recommendations on hunting seasons, stocking practices, and bag limits or conservation status.
• Organize and implement fish, wildlife, botanical, and habitat surveys; identify survey areas and schedule personnel, equipment, and supplies.
• Collect data using techniques such as field observation, helicopter and fixed-wing aircraft, electroshocking, population marking, tagging, angler/hunter questionnaires, bag checks, and creel surveys.
• Analyze data using mathematical and statistical formulas to calculate population status; prepare species distribution and density maps; evaluate trend data and document management needs.
• Provide survey data and analysis for land management planning; review and evaluate land, water, and resource use documents; prepare technical reports and correspondence.
• Manipulate fish and wildlife populations and habitats by introducing species, trapping, tranquilizing, radio collaring, or banding wildlife, and transporting to selected locations.
• Investigate and assess wildlife damage on private and public lands; recommend mitigation or resolution strategies.
• Draft species management plans; develop season and harvest recommendations; implement related regulations.
• Coordinate State and regional activities with federal and State agencies, special interest groups, and the public; represent the department in presentations, media interactions, and regulatory bodies.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in biology, wildlife management, or a closely related field.
• One year of professional wildlife management experience, such as conducting research studies, data collection, analysis, and interpretation, or 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.

Skills

• General knowledge of ecological principles, survey techniques, statistical concepts, and methodology for capturing and transporting wild animals.
• Knowledge of pharmacology, animal anatomy, physiology, and operation of tools used in wildlife enhancement projects.
• Ability to write clear and concise reports and make oral presentations.
• Ability to operate entrapment devices, vehicles, and equipment used in field surveys, including participation in surveys from ground, water, or air.
• Proficiency in operating a microcomputer.

Recruiter Contact: Kristin Bowling - klbowling@ndow.org