WILDLIFE BIOLOGIST POSITION AVAILABLE
The Eastern Nevada Landscape Coalition (ENLC) is
seeking to hire a full-time wildlife biologist.
Located in Ely, Nevada, ENLC is a non-profit
conservation organization comprised of public,
private, and non-profit partners dedicated to the
restoration of Western ecosystems through collaborative teamwork.
DUTIES: The wildlife biologist will be
responsible for delineating wildlife habitat and
conducting habitat assessments, particularly for
sensitive species. The wildlife biologist will
additionally be responsible for performing
wildlife surveys and monitoring, the majority of
which will concern avian species (e.g., breeding
birds, raptors); monitoring may sometimes include
the use of collaring and telemetry. The wildlife
biologist will also be responsible for following
rigorous protocols for data quality control and
management, the writing and review of NEPA
documents and the development and maintenance of
project budgets. Due to the small size of ENLC,
this position requires flexibility and the ability to adapt to project needs.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: Qualified applicants should have
* Masters degree in wildlife biology or a
related field, as well as demonstrated knowledge
of wildlife management and ecology. Candidates
with experience in rangeland management or
related natural resource issues are strongly encouraged to apply.
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
* Ability to write clear and concise reports
* Familiarity working with Ecological Site
Descriptions and Soil Survey Data
* Familiarity with the NEPA process
* Experience working with state and federal
agencies, as well as private landowners; grant
writing and administration; development of
management plans; and Western ecosystems and the
associated management techniques preferred
* Proficiency working with Microsoft
applications including spreadsheets, Internet and computer applications
* Proficiency working with ArcGIS
* OSHA and MSHA training a plus
* Applicants should additionally have
experience with 4WD vehicles, GPS navigation, and
have had a clean driving record for the past 3
years. Experience with ATVs and UTVs a plus.
* Candidates for this position must live in
or be willing to relocate to ENLC headquarters in
Ely, NV. Applicants who do not live in the area
should be aware that Ely is one of the most
remote cities in the contiguous United States
and, as such, should be comfortable living and working in a remote area.
* Backcountry experience a plus. Candidates
for this position should be comfortable working
and sometimes camping alone in remote areas.
SALARY: $40,000-$48,000, dependent on experience
BENEFITS:
* 50% coverage of health insurance premium up
to $250/month (includes medical, dental, and vision)
* 403(b) deferred compensation plan
* Eleven paid holidays per year
* Sick leave accrual at the rate of 3.08
hours/pay period (80 hours total per year)
* Paid vacation
APPLICATION: Applicants should email a cover
letter, resume, and the contact information of
three references to Betsy Macfarlan at
<mailto:e...@sbcglobal.net>e...@sbcglobal.net
with Wildlife Biologist Application in the subject line.
Kalie Swails
Administrative Assistant
Eastern Nevada Landscape Coalition
775-289-7974, ext. 0#
