STATE CLASSIFICATION JOB DESCRIPTION
Salary Group B18	Class No. 2592

BIOLOGIST III

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Performs highly-complex (senior-level) biology work. Work involves collecting and analyzing data on the behavior, distribution, and life processes of wildlife species; conducting biological planning; performing management and research studies; providing public outreach and technical assistance; and providing wildlife habitat evaluations. May supervise others. Works under limited supervision with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED

Collects, analyzes, and interprets biological data for management and research purposes.

Communicates with inter-and intra-departmental, federal, and private resource or conservation organizations, academic institutions, and the public regarding wildlife issues and questions.

Conducts and reviews biological field studies, makes evaluations, and interprets scientific findings.

Coordinates and conducts wildlife and biological scientific surveys, studies, and inspections.

Coordinates the preparation of educational materials for public outreach programs.

Prepares plans and specifications for the development, operation, maintenance, and creation of wildlife management areas and related programs.

Prepares and reviews technical papers, publications, and scientific reports from various research studies, databases, and literature reviews.

Provides technical assistance to landowners and the public related to work within the scope of a wildlife management plan or recommendations developed for a specific property.

Researches, reviews, and develops biological documentation as appropriate.

Works to identify and improve public use opportunities that allow for consumptive and non-consumptive use of the state's wildlife and land resources.

Assists in the preparation of wildlife program and project budgets.

Assists in planning the activities of a biological program and develops scientific methods for improved management and technical techniques.

May participate in monitoring non-game and endangered species, and may trap or transplant wildlife as needed.

May supervise the work of others.

Performs related work as assigned.

GENERAL QUALIFICATION GUIDELINES

Experience and Education

Experience in natural resources or wildlife science and management work. Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in biology, wildlife management, natural resources, or related field is generally preferred. Experience and education may be substituted for one another.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of biology, life history, ecology, and management of wildlife species; of applicable state and federal fish and wildlife regulations; and of various wildlife investigative and research techniques.

Skill in using biological data collection equipment, personal computers, geographic information system equipment and other wildlife science instruments.

Ability to conduct inspections, surveys, literature reviews and research studies; to prepare technical reports and communicate findings in trainings, presentations and hearings; to communicate effectively; and to supervise the work of others.

State Auditor’s Office

Revised 9-1-09