Posting Number: NHRDFW-2021-38
Open to: General Public
Workweek: NE (35-hour) Workweek
Salary: (P95) $48,767.10 (Non-Negotiable)
Opening Date: 11/29/2021
Closing Date: 12/14/2021
Existing Vacancies: One (1)
Program/Location:
Department of Environmental Protection
Natural & Historic Resources
Fish and Wildlife
Wildlife Management - Central Region Office (Assunpink)
One Eldridge Road
Robbinsville, NJ 08691
Scope of Eligibility: Open to applicants who meet the requirements below.
Description: Under supervision of a Principal Biologist or other supervisory official in a State department or local government agency, as a trainee and productive worker, works in a specialized field requiring the application of biological principles; learns to perform the various research and testing activities of the assigned area; does other related duties.
Specific to the Position: Assist with providing information and assistance to communities and land managers dealing with overabundant deer, investigating deer mortalities in relation to disease and other factors, data collection and analyses, and annual CWD surveillance. Provide assistance to the Bureau and Division as needed; have strong organizational skills and ability to work independently on multiple tasks; have good written and verbal communication skills; ability to work collaboratively with others on cooperative projects and to resolve problems. Selected candidate must be able to lift 75 lbs.; will be required to age deer using tooth wear & replacement methods; prepare data analysis; participate in big game mammal management & research programs. Candidate must also be comfortable speaking and presenting to large groups of people.
Preferred Skill Set: Familiarity with or knowledge of the following areas/skill set: aging deer using tooth wear and replacement methods; laboratory methods collecting tissue and organ samples; data analysis; participation in big game mammal management or research programs; using GPS units and handling geospatial data in GIS software; point-count and other population survey techniques.
Requirements
Education: Graduation from an accredited college with a Bachelor's degree including or supplemented by twenty-four (24) semester hour credits in the biological sciences. NOTE: All U.S. degrees and transcripts must be from an accredited college or university. All foreign degrees and transcripts must be evaluated for accreditation by a recognized evaluation service by the closing date of this posting. Failure to provide documentation may result in ineligibility.
License: Appointee will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.
Residency: All persons newly hired on or after September 1, 2011 have one year from the date of employment to establish, and then maintain principal residence in the State of New Jersey subject to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 52:14-7 (L.2011, Chapter 70), also known as the "New Jersey First Act".
Authorization to Work: Selected candidates must be authorized to work in the United States per the Department of Homeland Security, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services regulations. Note: The State of New Jersey does not provide sponsorship for citizenship to the United States.
Note: Interviews will be granted based on the cover letter, resume and credentials submitted in response to this notice. Applicants may be required to provide a copy of their transcripts at time of interview. Selected candidate(s) shall not be serving a working test period at the time of the appointment. Please include the posting number in the subject of the e-mail when submitting your credentials.
Veteran's Preference: To qualify for New Jersey Veteran's Preference/status, you must establish Veteran's Preference through the Department of Military and Veterans' Affairs. Please submit proof of your Veteran's Preference along with your resume as indicated below. For more information, please visit https://www.nj.gov/military/veterans/services/civil-service-preference/
Submit Letter of Interest, Resume and e-mail address by 4:00 PM on the Closing Date to:
Amanda Burns
E-mail Address: NHRDFW.Resumes@dep.nj.gov
Posting Authorized By:
Phiroza Stoneback, Manager
Division of Human Resources
