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160700
BIOLOGIST 1
TS308     $38,168 - $68,682
Creation Date: 11/01/1996
Change Date: 01/01/2025

FUNCTION OF WORK:
To collect, compile, and analyze biological and environmental data.
LEVEL OF WORK:
Entry
SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
General from a Biologist Manager or Biologist Supervisor.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
May exercise functional over lower-level staff and/or direct over nonprofessional personnel.
LOCATION OF WORK:
Department of Wildlife and Fisheries.
JOB DISTINCTIONS:
Differs from Biologist 2 by the degree of independence.
CORE COMPETENCIES:
CORE COMPETENCIES HAVE NOT BEEN IDENTIFIED BY STATE CIVIL SERVICE FOR THIS JOB TITLE. MORE INFORMATION ON THE SCS COMPETENCY MODEL CAN BE FOUND HERE.

EXAMPLES OF WORK:
EXAMPLES BELOW ARE A BRIEF SAMPLE OF COMMON DUTIES ASSOCIATED WITH THIS JOB TITLE. NOT ALL POSSIBLE TASKS ARE INCLUDED.

Conducts field research and investigations to obtain biological samples and data using a variety of professionally accepted techniques.

Evaluates samples by laboratory analysis or organism identification and description; evaluates research data, organizes data, writes reports, plots findings, performs limited statistical analysis, and illustrates relationships of one set of data to another.

Prepares management plans as a consultant to private landowners, breeders, or other groups.

Investigates facilities and records of applicants for permits and special licenses; makes recommendations concerning issuance or denial of licenses.

Presents wildlife management programs and demonstrations to various groups.

Purchases, operates, and maintains data collection and analysis equipment.

Participates as a team member in complex research projects or special investigations of environmental impact assessment and monitoring.

Conducts small, independent, short-term research projects under the general supervision of supervisory personnel.

Maintains frequent public contact regarding general departmental procedures and cooperates with private, state, and federal personnel in routine problem resolution.

Provides technical support for the senior biologist on one or several projects such as design or procedural problems and recommendations for solutions.

Communicates department's biological programs to individuals and groups through outreach and promotion in educational settings.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
A bachelor’s degree in a biological science, marine science, environmental science, wildlife or fisheries, animal science, forestry, or natural resources.