Biologists conduct fisheries, wildlife and/or habitat management projects and research studies including data collection, analysis and interpretation; develop and implement project proposals and work plans; prepare recommendations; and participate in public relations activities.

Incumbents perform in a trainee capacity and acquire the knowledge, skills and abilities required in this occupation.

The incumbent will be responsible for primarily assisting in the management and recovery of ESA listed Lahontan Cutthrout Trout (LCT) and Bull Trout populations and their habitats in the Humboldt and Reese Management Units (LCT) and the Upper Snake Geographic Management Unit (Bull Trout) by implementing the field work objectives developed in annual work plans. 

The selected applicant will work closely with fellow biologist staff to implement the management objectives identified in the 2019 Updated Goals and Objectives for the Conservation of Lahontan Cutthroat Trout and 2015 Recovery Plan for the Coterminous United States Population of Bull Trout. 

Field season is typically from May into November and will require extensive travel and camping in remote locations leading and working with crews of 1-6 seasonal Conservation Aid employees. 

The selected applicant will also assist regional biologists with sportfish management and native aquatic management as field work needs are identified in annual work programs.

 This work may include, but is not limited to, surveys on Wildhorse and South Fork Reservoirs, Owyhee River, Bruneau River and Salmon Falls Creek drainages. 

Duties will also include completing and analyzing fisheries survey data and completing technical reports.