BIOLOGIST 2

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.

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. OR Incumbents perform basic tasks or elements of the job not requiring the additional knowledge, skills and abilities to perform at the next level in the series.

This position at Nevada Department of Wildlife is within the GIS Team and is responsible for supporting wildlife conservation and habitat management efforts by analyzing, interpretating, and facilitating the collection of wildlife and/or habitat data. Incumbent's responsibilities include collecting, compiling, and organizing wildlife and/or habitat geospatial data from various sources (e.g., imagery, GPS data, and field data collection applications such as ArcGIS Field Maps); using GIS software such as ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online or Portal for ArcGIS, ArcGIS Survey123, ArcGIS Field Maps, ArcGIS Experience Builder, or ArcGIS Dashboard; developing and maintaining GIS databases; processing and analyzing wildlife resource and habitat data; building and maintaining mobile and web-based tools for data entry and viewing; building and maintaining web-based dashboards and summary tools for wildlife and/or habitat conservation planning and management use. Knowledge and experience of current GIS software and tools; proficiency with current skills, techniques, and methodologies commonly used in GIS, including, but not limited to, data management, database development, cartography, spatial analysis, task automation, and scripting is preferred. This position is being recruited at Biologist 2 and 3 levels. Apply for any or all levels that you feel you meet the position minimum qualifications. To apply for the recruitment, you will need to submit application online at: https://nvapps.state.nv.us

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: