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Native Aquatics Biologist II Range $ 16.95 -$ 18.98
Application Period: January 12 – 22, 2012
Moab - Division of Wildlife Resources - Southeast Region
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:
Oversees and participates in research and management activities associated with endangered Colorado River fish and other native aquatic species in the upper Colorado River Basin; analyzes and interprets data for written and oral presentation; coordinates with federal, state, local, and private entities for completion of project activities; prepares, plans, organizes and coordinates all work to meet deadlines; analyzes all data collected for projects and makes recommendations regarding future activities and endangered fish needs to project leader and regional manager; performs administrative duties including work plans, annual progress reports, project completion reports, time sheets, vehicle reports, etc.; supervises seasonal employees; performs other related duties as assigned. Applicants MUST be agreeable to mechanical removal and disposition of nonnative fish species using various approaches.
JOB REQUIREMENTS/SKILLS:
Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form; ability to work independently and with the public; must have well established communications and negotiations skills with a demonstrated ability to organize and coordinate numerous programs; experience in scientific technical writing and research skills; requires computer skills; field survey experience; principles, methods and techniques of management; ability to supervise. Requires long field trips in adverse weather conditions.
Preference may be given to applicants with a M.S. degree in fisheries management, ecology or biology. Experience handling endangered fishes and/or river running on class II-IV white water rivers is preferred.
Working Conditions: Work will be performed outdoors possibly in extreme weather conditions. Incumbent must be able to row a boat for long periods of time and will be required to camp in a remote river setting. Biologists will spend over 100 days on the river in a typical season. Field trips range from day trips to 9 day trips in remote locations.
