What are the responsibilities and job description for the Wildlife Biologist 1 - Commerce - Natural Resources - Marion Co. position at West Virginia?
Wildlife - Fish Management Under the supervision of a Wildlife Biologist 3 (District Fisheries Biologist), employee will serve as the Assistant District Fisheries Biologist for a twelve-county area in the Northern portion of the state. Employee will be responsible for conducting fisheries surveys on large and small impoundments, and rivers and streams; planning and conducting fisheries monitoring and research projects, analyzing and interpreting data; writing technical reports; maintaining fish sampling and stocking equipment, water quality monitoring equipment, boats and utility trailers; and maintaining public fishing and boating access sites. May serve as a project leader for statewide fisheries research and monitoring projects. Other duties will include presenting fisheries management information at staff meetings, conferences, sporting, civic, and educational groups; representing the agency in intergovernmental activities concerning fisheries issues; and participating in public outreach programs. The ability to operate four-wheel drive vehicles; pull, launch, and operate motorboats; swimming ability for safety while performing duties; and the ability to perform strenuous and potentially hazardous work for long hours under varying climatic and at times adverse environmental conditions, will be important to successfully fulfilling the duties of this position. A valid drivers license is required. In-state and out-of-state travel will be required. Performs other duties as assigned. Regular attendance is required.
Click The APPLY Link To Apply Online.
IMPORTANT: Your eligibility will be based on information provided in your application or attached resume; therefore, make sure your application or attached resume is detailed and complete. You MUST complete ALL parts of the application, including the Work Experience section or you may attach a detailed resume.
ATTENTION: Applicant must verify post high school education by submitting an official transcript or diploma, training or licensure earned pertaining to this position by the closing date of the posting, if not previously verified. If you are claiming Veterans preference, please submit "MEMBER 4" form and/or your VA Letter. Protecting your personal information is our highest priority. If your official transcript, training/licensure, or Veterans documentation contains your Social Security Number and/or birthdate, please redact that information before submitting it to the Division of Personnel.
Please attach documents to the online application before submitting it. Or, you may email it to: applicantservices@wv.gov or by mail to: WV Division of Personnel, 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E., Building 3, Suite 500, Charleston, WV 25305.
Be sure to submit your application for each position of interest. To receive an email notice anytime jobs in this or other categories are posted, you may choose to complete a Job Interest Card from the slide-out menu located at the top left of our Job Opportunities page.
Training: Master of Science degree from an accredited college or university with a major in wildlife or fisheries management and biology, fish culture, conservation biology, natural resources, aquatic biology, botany, biological sciences or environmental sciences. Preference will be given to educational and field experience as related to specific job postings.
OR
Substitution: Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited college or university with a major in wildlife or fisheries management and biology, fish culture, conservation biology, natural resources,
aquatic biology, botany, biological sciences or environmental sciences.
AND
Experience: Two (2) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience in wildlife or fishery management or related fields.
Special Requirement: A valid driver’s license is required. May be required to obtain a commercial driver’s license. Skill in swimming, scuba diving, snorkeling, rock-climbing, rappelling and/or trapping may be required for certain positions. May be required to successfully complete special natural resource
police officer training and pistol qualification requirements as established by the Division of Natural Resources, Law Enforcement Section. May be required to qualify as a special natural resources police officer and perform law enforcement duties on wildlife management areas or other state-owned facilities.
Preference: Preference will be given to applicants with a strong background in recreational fisheries management including: field techniques such as boat electrofishing, pram barge electrofishing, gill netting, and identification of sport fishes; laboratory techniques such as fish aging, diet analysis; and data management and analysis.
***Your complete work history is needed to qualify you for positions. Please be as detailed as possible and list all of your past employment***
PG: 18 $48,098 - $84,558
Market Rate: $75,122
Salary : $48,098 - $84,558
