JOB Nevada Department of Wildlife is recruiting for a seasonal status permanent position within the Game Division in Elko. This position will assist Area Biologists with big game and upland game surveys including helicopter surveys, ground surveys, and surveys from ATV's and perform other duties as assigned. The incumbent will be the primary regional flight crew member and will generally follow the helicopter for all regional flights. The incumbent will coordinate with Game Division staff, private landowners, and contractors to effectively and efficiently conduct Private Land elk use monitoring, fencing projects, damage assessments/claims, and documenting of deer and antelope use of private land. The incumbent will also be responsible for coordinating with Game Division and field staff to effectively and efficiently conduct both field and data management work for the monitoring, collection, and management of big game radio and satellite collars. The position will aid in any upland game and big game trap, transplant, and/or collaring efforts throughout the year. 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; OR graduation from high school and two years of technical wildlife management or fisheries experience; OR an equivalent combination of education and professional experience in conducting research studies; data collection, analysis and interpretation; and development and implementation of project proposals for fisheries, wildlife and/or habitat management projects.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

General knowledge of: technical and professional resource material such as biological abstracts and journals; mathematics required for data analysis; basic biological principles needed to formulate management recommendations; basic principles of ecology; scientific research methodology including data collection, analysis and interpretation; habitat requirements and life cycles of wildlife.

Ability to:

communicate effectively both orally and in writing; participate in wildlife surveys and field operations; interpret written materials such as regulations, policy statements and scientific literature related to wildlife; read and interpret a variety of maps; organize data and prepare charts, tables, and graphs; assist in developing and evaluating wildlife management options.

Recruiter Contact Information:

Kristin Bowling - klbowling@ndow.org