BIOLOGIST 1
APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY - $52,200.00 to $76,608.72 PAY GRADE: 30
The salary range indicated in this announcement is based on the Employee/Employer retirement compensation schedule. An employer-only option is available at a reduced salary range. Generally, salaries start at the lowest level of a step 1 and increase with each year of service to the highest level of a step 10.
For more information on benefit and retirement programs, please see the sections below.
In order to receive consideration, applicants must indicate their availability for any work @type, travel, and location requirements listed.
JOB INFORMATION
Work Type: Seasonal, full time vacancies as they may occur in this geographical location.
Department: Wildlife (http://ndow.org/)
Division: Game Management
Location: Elko
Job Class Code: 01.737
RECRUITMENT INFORMATION
Announcement Number: 52077
Open to all qualified persons.
Posted 07/28/2025
Recruiter:
KRISTIN BOWLING
Phone: (775)688-1522
Email: klbowling@ndow.org
Applications accepted until recruitment needs are satisfied
** Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. Lists of eligible candidates will be established and hiring may occur early in the recruiting process. Recruitment will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made.
The Position
Biologists conduct fisheries, wildlife 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.
Incumbents perform in a trainee capacity and acquire the knowledge, skills and abilities required in this occupation.
This position will assist Area Biologists with big game and upland game surveys including helicopter surveys, ground surveys, fixed-wing 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. The position is being recruited at the Biologist 1 and 2 levels. To apply for the recruitment, you will need to submit application online at: https://nvapps.state.nv.us. THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE
To see full Class Specifications visit: http://hr.nv.gov/Resources/ClassSpecs/Class\Specifications-1\0/
To Qualify:
In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:
Education and Experience (Minimum Qualifications)
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.
Special Notes
Work may be performed under adverse weather conditions and include extensive walking under difficult conditions in remote and/or primitive locations.
Working on occasional nights and/or weekends may be required.
Specialized experience may be required and will be identified at the time of recruitment.
Special Requirements
Statewide travel and outdoor work is required.
A valid driver's license is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment.
The Examination
Application Evaluation Exam
The exam will consist of an application evaluation. It is essential that applications include detailed information with time frames regarding education and experience. The most qualified applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for interview. The hiring agency may require specific skills related testing as part of the interviewing process.
The following additional questions are part of this Recruitment
1) Do you have experience and/or the ability to conduct extensive aerial surveys in both the front seat and back seat of a helicopter? Please describe.
INFORMATIONAL LINKS
For more information about state employment, visit the following:
Division of Human Resource Management: http://hr.nv.gov
Public Employees Retirement System: http://www.nvpers.org
Public Employees Benefits Program: https://pebp.nv.gov/
More Benefits Information: http://nvjobs.nv.gov/Applicants/EB
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Direct Inquiries or Correspondence to:
Division of Human Resource Management Northern Nevada 515 East Musser Street, First Floor Carson City, Nevada 89701-4204TDD for the Hearing Impaired (800) 326-6868 Division of Human Resource Management Southern Nevada 7251 Amigo St, Suite 120 Las Vegas, NV 89119TDD for the Hearing Impaired (800) 326-6868
The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages.
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