*See total compensation information at the bottom of announcement.
The State of New Hampshire, NH Fish and Game Department has a full-time vacancy for Planning Analyst/Wildlife Biometrician.
Summary :
Designs data collection procedures and performs data analysis for Wildlife Division projects, employing state of the art statistical methods and modeling techniques, and works with Wildlife Division staff to coordinate data collection for management and research purposes.
Responsibilities:
Assists with Wildlife Division field work, data collection and other tasks as assigned.
18 Months of additional relevant experience = Associate's degree
36 Months of additional relevant experience = Bachelor's degree
54 Months of additional relevant experience = Master's degree
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education : Master’s degree from a recognized college or university with major study in statistics, mathematics, economics, health services research or administration, computer science, environmental science, or related field.
Experience : Three years’ professional experience in the design or development of programs for the collection and analysis of data. Each additional year of approved work experience may be substituted for one year of required formal education at the graduate level only.
License/Certification: Must possess a valid driver’s license. Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) must meet the minimum standards as established by the agency.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Applicant should have a strong academic background in parametric and non-parametric statistics, an active knowledge of wildlife population dynamics and sampling, and professional experience in the development, programming and performance of wildlife-related research design, population modeling, and statistical analysis.
PREFERRED WORK TRAITS: Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of wildlife biology, and scientific laboratory and field methods and techniques. Ability to plan, coordinate and supervise personnel and equipment needs. Ability to make recommendations to agency administrators regarding program activities within area of specialization. Ability to organize, analyze and compile data of an advanced technical nature. Ability to establish and maintain harmonious working relationships with other employees, officials and the public. Must be willing to maintain appearance appropriate to assigned duties and responsibilities as determined by the agency appointing authority.
Disclaimer Statement: The supplemental job description lists typical examples of work and is not intended to include every job duty and responsibility specific to a position. An employee may be required to perform other related duties not listed on the supplemental job description provided that such duties are characteristic of that classification.
For further information please contact Dan Bergeron Chief Wildlife Division @ (603)-271-1126 or email Daniel.H.Bergeron@wildlife.nh.gov You may also contact Dee Grimes Human Resource Administrator (603)-271-2496 or email deirdre.l.grimes@wildlife.nh.gov.
*TOTAL COMPENSATION INFORMATION
The State of NH total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits, including:
HMO or POS Medical and Prescription Drug Benefits:
The actual value of State-paid health benefits is based on the employee's union status, and employee per pay period health benefit contributions will vary depending on the type of plan selected.
Value of State's share of Employee's Retirement: 13.85% of pay
Other Benefits:
o Dental Plan at minimal cost for employees and their families ($500-$1800 value)
o Flexible Spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
o State defined benefit retirement plan and Deferred Compensation 457(b) plan
o Work/life balance flexible schedules, paid holidays and generous leave plan
o $50,000 state-paid life insurance plus additional low cost group life insurance
o Incentive-based Wellness Program (ability to earn up to $500)
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