Remote BIOLOGIST 3 | Fallon, NV

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: Permanent, full time vacancies as they may occur Statewide.

Department: Wildlife Division: Game Management Job Class Code: 01.734 RECRUITMENT INFORMATION Announcement Number: 45739 Open to all qualified persons. Recruiter: KRISTIN BOWLING Phone: (775)688-xyz X Email: 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. 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. Game Division is currently recruiting for two Biologist positions.

One is located in Battle Mountain and the second position can be located in Ely or Eureka. Duties include survey and inventory of big game and small game species. Many of these surveys are conducted aerially using a helicopter; however, some surveys can be conducted via ground by foot or vehicle. Data management, data analyses including population modeling, report writing, and public presentations are essential to this position. Both positions will also deal extensively with land management agencies, sportsmen and the general public. Battle Mountain position is responsible for areas in Lander and Eureka counties; Ely/Eureka position is responsible for areas primarily in Eureka, White Pine, Nye, Lincoln and Elko counties.

Battle Mountain position is also partially responsible for developing and administering habitat improvement projects and conducting technical review of federal land use planning documents. The Ely/Eureka position has responsibilities for population management, habitat management and other duties associated with big game and upland game species, including sage-grouse. The positions are being recruited at the Biologist 1, 2, and 3 level.

To apply for the recruitment, you will need to submit application online at: nvapps. state. nv. us. The State of Nevada is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action in recruitment of its employees and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, interaction, interactionual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages. To see full Class Specifications visit: http: //hr. nv. gov/Resources/Class Specs/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 and one year of professional wildlife management experience such as conducting research studies including data collection, analysis and interpretation; development and implementation of project proposals for fisheries, wildlife and/or habitat management projects; OR one year of experience as a Biologist I in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.

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? This is required. 2) Describe your technical writing experience regarding biology and wildlife; project performance reporting; and development of management plans.

3) Describe your GIS and quantitative analysis skills. 4) This position requires travelling, camping, and backpacking in remote areas. At times this may be for more than 50% of the work schedule. 5) Describe your experience working with federal land management agencies, private landowners, and the general public. 6) What locations are you willing to work in: Ely, Eureka, or Battle Mountain? 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: http: //pebp. state. nv. us More Benefits Information: http: //nvjobs. nv. gov/Applicants/EB

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: Permanent, full time vacancies as they may occur Statewide.

Department: Wildlife Division: Game Management Job Class Code: 01.737 RECRUITMENT INFORMATION Announcement Number: 45740 Open to all qualified persons. Recruiter: KRISTIN BOWLING Phone: (775)688-xyz X Email: 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. Game Division is currently recruiting for two Biologist positions. One is located in Battle Mountain and the second position can

be located in Ely or Eureka. Duties include survey and inventory of big game and small game species.

Many of these surveys are conducted aerially using a helicopter; however, some surveys can be conducted via ground by foot or vehicle. Data management, data analyses including population modeling, report writing, and public presentations are essential to this position. Both positions will also deal extensively with land management agencies, sportsmen and the general public. Battle Mountain position is responsible for areas in Lander and Eureka counties; Ely/Eureka position is responsible for areas primarily in Eureka, White Pine, Nye, Lincoln and Elko counties.

Battle Mountain position is also partially responsible for developing and administering habitat improvement projects and conducting technical review of federal land use planning documents. The Ely/Eureka position has responsibilities for population management, habitat management and other duties associated with big game and upland game species, including sage-grouse. The positions are being recruited at the Biologist 1, 2, and 3 level. To apply for the recruitment, you will need to submit application online at: nvapps. state. nv. us. The State of Nevada is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action in recruitment of its employees and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, interaction, interactionual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages.

To see full Class Specifications visit: http: //hr. nv. gov/Resources/Class Specs/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? This is required. 2) Describe your technical writing experience regarding biology and wildlife; project performance reporting; and development of management plans. 3) Describe your GIS and quantitative analysis skills. 4) This position requires travelling, camping, and backpacking in remote areas.

At times this may be for more than 50% of the work schedule. 5) Describe your experience working with federal land management agencies, private landowners, and the general public. 6) What locations are you willing to work in: Ely, Eureka, or Battle Mountain? 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: http: //pebp. state. nv. us More Benefits Information: http: //nvjobs. nv. gov/Applicants/EB

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: Permanent, full time vacancies as they may occur Statewide.

Department: Wildlife Division: Game Management Job Class Code: 01.734 RECRUITMENT INFORMATION Announcement Number: 45739 Open to all qualified persons. Recruiter: KRISTIN BOWLING Phone: (775)688-xyz X Email: 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. 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. Game Division is currently recruiting for two Biologist positions.

One is located in Battle Mountain and the second position can be located in Ely or Eureka. Duties include survey and inventory of big game and small game species. Many of these surveys are conducted aerially using a helicopter; however, some surveys can be conducted via ground by foot or vehicle. Data management, data analyses including population modeling, report writing, and public presentations are essential to this position. Both positions will also deal extensively with land management agencies, sportsmen and the general public. Battle Mountain position is responsible for areas in Lander and Eureka counties; Ely/Eureka position is responsible for areas primarily in Eureka, White Pine, Nye, Lincoln and Elko counties.

Battle Mountain position is also partially responsible for developing and administering habitat improvement projects and conducting technical review of federal land use planning documents. The Ely/Eureka position has responsibilities for population management, habitat management and other duties associated with big game and upland game species, including sage-grouse. The positions are being recruited at the Biologist 1, 2, and 3 level.

To apply for the recruitment, you will need to submit application online at: nvapps. state. nv. us. The State of Nevada is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action in recruitment of its employees and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, interaction, interactionual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages. To see full Class Specifications visit: http: //hr. nv. gov/Resources/Class Specs/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 and one year of professional wildlife management experience such as conducting research studies including data collection, analysis and interpretation; development and implementation of project proposals for fisheries, wildlife and/or habitat management projects; OR one year of experience as a Biologist I in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.

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? This is required. 2) Describe your technical writing experience regarding biology and wildlife; project performance reporting; and development of management plans.

3) Describe your GIS and quantitative analysis skills. 4) This position requires travelling, camping, and backpacking in remote areas. At times this may be for more than 50% of the work schedule. 5) Describe your experience working with federal land management agencies, private landowners, and the general public. 6) What locations are you willing to work in: Ely, Eureka, or Battle Mountain? 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: http: //pebp. state. nv. us More Benefits Information: http: //nvjobs. nv. gov/Applicants/EB

portions of the application must be completed in detail. Work history, applicable education, and answers to the supplemental questions are all required. Applications missing any one of these sections will be rejected as incomplete. Referral to a resume is not acceptable.

Set aside some time to complete your application. The system is unable to save applications that are in progress, and once you have submitted the application you cannot reapply. We strongly recommend that you review all the information on your application for accuracy. Once an application is submitted, you will be unable to edit it. Submitted applications are not viewable. If you would like to keep a record of what you

will be submitting, we suggest you type your responses to the questions in a Word document, then copy and paste the answers into the application then save the Word document.

Typing questions in Word will also minimize typing/grammatical errors since this is not an option in the system. NOTE: If you are a current employee, you MUST apply via the Career worklet in Workday and not through this site. If you submit an application on this site, it cannot be processed. Research Microbiologist Open Date: 01/02/24 Close Date: 02/01/24 Salary: $108,460.00 per year Job Type: Regular Location: River Mountains Water Treatment Facility, 1299 Burkholder Blvd. Henderson For any questions regarding this

announcement, please contact LVVWD Recruitment at xyz X@. Hours of Work: 4/10’s, 7 am-6 pm, M-Th The ideal candidate will hold a Ph.

D. in a field relevant to performing research related to drinking water, wastewater, and water reuse applications. The ideal candidate will have experience with molecular assays, including quantitative PCR (q PCR), digital PCR (d PCR), and sequencing, for quantification and characterization of microorganisms in environmental water matrices. The ideal candidate will have experience generating and using molecular datasets in the context of microbial source tracking (MST), wastewater-based epidemiology (WBE), and/or quantitative microbial risk backssment (QMRA).

The ideal candidate will also have knowledge and experience operating treatment processes at the bench-, pilot-, or full-scale. Experience in acquiring external grant funding and publishing related articles in peer-reviewed scientific journals is preferred. INTRODUCTION: Human Resources will screen applications and supplemental questionnaires. Candidates possessing the strongest skills and experience for this position will be forwarded to the hiring department for further evaluation and to determine who will be invited to the formal interview process. The candidate hired will be required to pass a drug screening, background check and may be required to pass a job-related physical evaluation.

GENERAL PURPOSE Under direction, conducts advanced microbiology research studies using complex, state-of-the-art methodologies and instrumentation in a Water Quality Research and Development Laboratory; develops new and improved methods for the detection, quantification and analysis of microbiological constituents of emerging concern (CECs); backsses treatment process efficacy related to the removal or inactivation of microbiological constituents in raw, potable and environmental water samples; and performs related duties as assigned.

DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge of: Theory, principles, practices, methods, chemical and agents used in the culture, microscopy and molecular testing of microbiological water quality; water sample preparation methods; laboratory procedures for water analysis; methods and processes used in water treatment; federal EPA regulations and the Safe Drinking Water Act; the operation and maintenance of applicable complex laboratory instrumentation and related computer programs and software; programmable laboratory equipment; federal EPA methodologies; the use of standard laboratory glassware, beakers, flasks, pipettes and other equipment; safe laboratory practices and procedures; quality control techniques.

Ability to: Operate a computer and complex automated/programmable laboratory equipment; apply principles and scientific methods to the development of new methodologies in the assigned discipline; operate complex instrumentation and equipment for culture, microscopy and molecular analysis of microbiological water quality; understand and carry out testing and experimental protocols; calibrate, maintain and perform minor repairs on laboratory equipment; understand and carry out testing and experimental protocols; make complex mathematical calculations; prepare accurate reports and records of test results and special analyses; conduct original research; present scientific data clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers; provide guidance and direction to less experienced professional and technical staff.

Training and Experience: A typical way of obtaining the knowledge, skills and abilities outlined above is graduation from a college or university with a major in environmental engineering or microbiology or a closely related field, and four years of increasingly responsible microbiological laboratory experience, two of which focused on the utilization of applicable complex instrumentation for conducting water analysis; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

A graduate degree in a relevant field is desired but not required. Licenses; Certificates: Special Requirements: A valid Nevada driver’s license and the ability to maintain insurability under the District’s Vehicle Insurance Policy. Employees are required to complete annual biosafety hazardous waste handling and disposal training.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Physical Demands While performing the duties of this class, employees are regularly required to walk; talk or hear by telephone and in person; sit; climb or balance; smell; use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls; and reach with hands or arms.

Employees are frequently required to stand. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, the ability to distinguish basic colors and shades, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. Employees must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds. Mental Demands While performing the duties of this class, employees are regularly required to use oral and written communications skills; read documents or instructions; analyze and solve complex problems; observe and interpret data or information; use math and mathematical reasoning; learn and apply new information or skills; perform highly detailed and precise work; and meet time-sensitive deadlines.

WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Employees work in a variety of environments, including laboratories, treatment facilities and natural areas.

Employees are frequently exposed to toxic, tetra genic or caustic chemicals, microbiological risks and fumes. Employees must work near moving mechanical apparatus.