Seeking the right candidate!! WILDLIFE SPECIALIST III “Research Biologist" WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT DIVISION / RESEARCH BRANCH / PHOENIX BASED FLSA - EXEMPT SALARY GRADE 21 ($39,983-$71,563) ANNOUNCEMENT #4226 / CLOSING DATE: 08/21/2013 Descriptions of Duties: This position reports to the Terrestrial Research Program Manager within the Research Branch. Under minimal supervision, this position will supervise, coordinate and mentor staff of wildlife specialists and technicians engaged in complex wildlife studies across the state of Arizona. This position plans, organizes, evaluates, conducts, and oversees specialized fish and wildlife research activities using specialized methods, techniques and data processing procedures; assesses manpower, budget and equipment needs for research projects; provides logistic support to direct reports including management of equipment and allocation of resources; conducts field work including animal capture and monitors data collection, expenditures, budgets, work schedules, employee work performance and development, and project progress. Conducts analyses (e.g. statistical, spatial, multivariate, and quantitative) of collected information and develops technical reports and publications. This position interacts on a regular basis with internal and external customers and collaborators; provides expert advice to program and Department management, oversees and works with direct reports on data analyzes and report/manuscript preparation; reviews, edits, and prepares correspondence, documents, and publications; performs other duties as assigned. In-state and out-of-state travel as well as weekend and holiday work occasionally required. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: The candidate will have knowledge of/in: fundamental principles of plant and animal ecology, as well as their identifying characteristics, preferably in the southwestern US; advanced wildlife and habitat research techniques; wildlife management and conservation; critical thinking; employee supervision (including mentoring, evaluation, and discipline); budget planning and management; resource allocation; state and federal wildlife and environmental laws and regulations; preparation of successful funding proposals, interpersonal communication, and verbal and written communication. The ideal candidate will have knowledge/skill in: the development of study plans, project planning and management, and scientific methods including advanced methods of analysis (e.g., statistical, spatial, multivariate, and quantitative). The ideal candidate will have experience in wildlife capture and handling, and will have the ability to work independently and have survival skills necessary to work or camp in adverse, remote locations for extended periods.The candidate must have a Bachelor's degree in a wildlife science or a closely related field. An advanced degree is preferred. The preferred candidate will have at least three years of experience in wildlife research/management. A graduate degree in a wildlife science may substitute for one year of the required experience. Employment is contingent upon completion of a post-offer medical/physical examination and the agency’s ability to reasonably accommodate any restrictions. Position requires possession of and the ability to retain a current, valid state-issued driver’s license appropriate to the assignment. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver’s license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records and must complete any required driver training (see Arizona Administrative Code R2-10-207.12.) TO APPLY CLICK AZSTATEJOBS.GOV CLICK SEARCH FOR JOBS AND SELECT GAME AND FISH FROM THE AGENCY DROPDOWN For specific questions about this position, please contact Larisa Harding ([email protected])
