A Wildlife Biologist studies wild animals in their natural habitats. May specialize in a particular type of wild animal, such as bears, or focus on a particular habitat, such as ocean ecosystems. May study animal characteristics and interactions, or the evolution of animal species over time. May track wildlife populations, or focus on the impact of human interactions on wildlife habitats.
NH FISH AND GAME DEPARTMENT WILDLIFE DIVISION/NON-GAME PROGRAM 11
Hazen Drive Concord
NH 03301
Non-Game Biological Aide Part Time Up to 29.5 Hours Weekly Position #
TMPPT5110
$17.81 The State of New Hampshire, NH Fish and Game Department has a part-time, temporary vacancy for Biological Aide.
Summary:
To assist biologists in surveys of various wildlife species including, monitoring, capturing, marking and releasing animals, habitat surveys and management; data collection and compilation, and maintaining all equipment necessary to conduct surveys.
YOUR EXPERIENCE COUNTS
Each additional year of approved formal education may be substituted for one year of required work experience and/or each additional year of approved work experience may be substituted for one year of required formal education.
Other information:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education/Experience:
Equivalent combination of 2 years of education and experience after completion of high school. Education and experience must be in fisheries or wildlife conservation, commercial fishing, landscaping, carpentry, agriculture, outdoor recreation, or park management, including experience in operating or maintaining equipment.
License/Certification:
Valid Driver's License Other Requirements:
Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) must meet the minimum standards established by the agency.
Trainee Option:
Not applicable
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Biology — Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, and interactions with each other and the environment.
AFTER-HIRE REQUIREMENTS
None
CAREER ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES
In-Band Advancement Available:
Yes No Criteria:
None Broad Group Level Advancement Available:
Yes No Criteria:
None
DISCLAIMERS
The supplemental job description lists the essential functions of the position and is not intended to include every job duty and responsibility specific to the position. An employee may be required to perform other related duties not listed on the supplemental job description provided that such duties are characteristic of that job title. When applicable, the work of an employee in trainee status in this position shall be overseen by a fully qualified individual. An employee in trainee status shall meet the minimum qualifications within the period of time specified on the SJD, not to exceed one year of being hired into this position.
Responsibilities:
DETAILED TASKS
(AGENCY/POSITION-SPECIFIC): Collect and maintain data on nongame wildlife species. Preparing written reports based on data collected. Utilize radio telemetry equipment to track various nongame wildlife. Independently capture, mark, and release specific nongame species. Perform assessment and data collection of habitats. Maintain equipment associated with the project. Coordinate volunteer data collection with external stakeholders through verbal and written interactions. Assist with other projects as assigned. For further information, please contact Heidi Holman, Wildlife Biologist III, at (603) 271-3018 or via email, Heidi.holman@wildilfe.nh.gov. You may also contact Dee Grimes, Human Resource administrator (603)271-2496 or via email at deirdre.l.grimes@wildlife.nh.gov.
