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Location : Raleigh County, WV
Job Type: Full-Time Permanent
Job Number: 9964L
Department: Commerce - Natural Resources
Opening Date: 05/19/2023
Closing Date: 6/3/2023 11:59 PM Eastern
LOCATION OF VACANCY: RALEIGH
Nature of Work
Wildlife/Fish Management/District 4/Raleigh County - Under supervision of the District 4 Fish Biologist, this employee performs professional tasks at the full-performance level. Wil function as a lead in the planning, organization, and implementation of time-specific and geographic-limited activities and/or maintenance of multiple district-level public access sites. Applies scientific procedures and data analysis to studies of fisheries and biological and environmental conditions. This position performs as team leader in conducting scientific investigations, preparing draft scientific and technical reports and recommendations, and presenting findings to the public and professional community. This position may serve on statewide or regional professional committees, or may represent the agency on statewide or regional professional management councils. Interacts with the public to provide information on Wildlife Resources Section projects and programs and may serve as the agency's point of contact to client based local organizations. Work is reviewed for conformance to operational and technical procedures, scientific findings, timeliness, and proposed conclusion of action plan. Work requires overnight travel and is often performed outside in varying weather conditions, over difficult terrain and/or in state waters. Perform related work as required. Preference will be given to applicants with a strong background in recreational fisheries management including: field survey techniques involved with electrofishing and gill netting, and data management and analysis techniques; and the ability to operate four-wheel drive and pull, launch, and operate motorboats. Swimming ability for safety while performing duties and the ability to perform strenuous and potentially hazardous work for long hours under varying climate and at times, adverse environmental conditions will be important evaluation criteria. Regular attendance is required.
Click The APPLY Link To Apply Online.
IMPORTANT: Your eligible score will be based on information provided in your application; therefore, make sure your application is detailed and complete. You MUST complete ALL parts of the application, including the Work Experience section.
ATTENTION: Applicant must verify post high school education by submitting an official transcript or diploma, training or licensure earned pertaining to this position by the closing date of the posting, if not previously verified If you are claiming Veterans preference, please submit "MEMBER 4" form and/or your VA Letter.
Please attach documents to the online application before submitting it. Or, you may email it to: or by mail to: WV Division of Personnel, 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E., Building 3, Suite 500, Charleston, WV 25305.
This announcement is for one or more specific vacancies and only applies to the location(s) indicated. Your application will remain active for this job for 180 days or until the job is filled. Application for this job does not automatically qualify you for other positions. Be sure to submit your application for each position of interest. To receive an email notice anytime jobs in this or other categories are posted, you may choose to complete a Job Interest Card from the slide-out menu located at the top left of our Job Opportunities page.
Minimum Qualifications
Training: Master of Science degree from an accredited college or university with a major in wildlife or fisheries management and biology, fish culture, conservation biology, natural resources, aquatic biology, botany, biological sciences or environmental sciences. Preference will be given to educational and field experience as related to specific job postings.
OR
Substitution: Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited college or university with a major in wildlife or fisheries management and biology, fish culture, conservation biology, natural resources,
aquatic biology, botany, biological sciences or environmental sciences.
AND
Experience: Two (2) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience in wildlife or fishery management or related fields.
Special Requirement: A valid driver's license is required. May be required to obtain a commercial driver's license. Skill in swimming, scuba diving, snorkeling, rock-climbing, rappelling and/or trapping may be required for certain positions. May be required to successfully complete special natural resource police officer training and pistol qualification requirements as established by the Division of Natural Resources, Law Enforcement Section. May be required to qualify as a special natural resources police officer and perform law enforcement duties on wildlife management areas or other state-owned facilities.
***DETAILS OF RELATED EXPERIENCE MUST BE SHOWN IN THE WORK EXPERIENCE SECTION OF YOUR ONLINE APPLICATION***
State employment offers a variety of benefits.
01
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: Must possess a valid driver's license. Do you meet this requirement?
02
Please list your highest level of education completed.
03
If you graduated college what is your official major as listed on your transcript? Board of Regents Degrees should list their major as a Board of Regents. List each degree separately and if no degree list N/A.
04
Were all of the jobs listed in your application paid?
05
If you answered NO to the above question, please list below the names of the employers for which you did not receive compensation. Compensation may not only be salary or wages. It may be room and board, gas mileage, etc.If you answered YES to the above question, please put NONE.
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Confirmation. By submitting my application I confirm and agree that all application statements are correct. I further understand that all my information is subject to verification and any misrepresentation is grounds for permanent disqualification.
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Location : Raleigh County, WV
Job Type: Full-Time Permanent
Job Number: 9964L
Department: Commerce - Natural Resources
Opening Date: 05/19/2023
Closing Date: 6/3/2023 11:59 PM Eastern
LOCATION OF VACANCY: RALEIGH
Nature of Work
Wildlife/Fish Management/District 4/Raleigh County - Under supervision of the District 4 Fish Biologist, this employee performs professional tasks at the full-performance level. Wil function as a lead in the planning, organization, and implementation of time-specific and geographic-limited activities and/or maintenance of multiple district-level public access sites. Applies scientific procedures and data analysis to studies of fisheries and biological and environmental conditions. This position performs as team leader in conducting scientific investigations, preparing draft scientific and technical reports and recommendations, and presenting findings to the public and professional community. This position may serve on statewide or regional professional committees, or may represent the agency on statewide or regional professional management councils. Interacts with the public to provide information on Wildlife Resources Section projects and programs and may serve as the agency's point of contact to client based local organizations. Work is reviewed for conformance to operational and technical procedures, scientific findings, timeliness, and proposed conclusion of action plan. Work requires overnight travel and is often performed outside in varying weather conditions, over difficult terrain and/or in state waters. Perform related work as required. Preference will be given to applicants with a strong background in recreational fisheries management including: field survey techniques involved with electrofishing and gill netting, and data management and analysis techniques; and the ability to operate four-wheel drive and pull, launch, and operate motorboats. Swimming ability for safety while performing duties and the ability to perform strenuous and potentially hazardous work for long hours under varying climate and at times, adverse environmental conditions will be important evaluation criteria. Regular attendance is required.
Click The APPLY Link To Apply Online.
IMPORTANT: Your eligible score will be based on information provided in your application; therefore, make sure your application is detailed and complete. You MUST complete ALL parts of the application, including the Work Experience section.
ATTENTION: Applicant must verify post high school education by submitting an official transcript or diploma, training or licensure earned pertaining to this position by the closing date of the posting, if not previously verified If you are claiming Veterans preference, please submit "MEMBER 4" form and/or your VA Letter.
Please attach documents to the online application before submitting it. Or, you may email it to: or by mail to: WV Division of Personnel, 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E., Building 3, Suite 500, Charleston, WV 25305.
This announcement is for one or more specific vacancies and only applies to the location(s) indicated. Your application will remain active for this job for 180 days or until the job is filled. Application for this job does not automatically qualify you for other positions. Be sure to submit your application for each position of interest. To receive an email notice anytime jobs in this or other categories are posted, you may choose to complete a Job Interest Card from the slide-out menu located at the top left of our Job Opportunities page.
Minimum Qualifications
Training: Master of Science degree from an accredited college or university with a major in wildlife or fisheries management and biology, fish culture, conservation biology, natural resources, aquatic biology, botany, biological sciences or environmental sciences. Preference will be given to educational and field experience as related to specific job postings.
OR
Substitution: Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited college or university with a major in wildlife or fisheries management and biology, fish culture, conservation biology, natural resources,
aquatic biology, botany, biological sciences or environmental sciences.
AND
Experience: Two (2) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience in wildlife or fishery management or related fields.
Special Requirement: A valid driver's license is required. May be required to obtain a commercial driver's license. Skill in swimming, scuba diving, snorkeling, rock-climbing, rappelling and/or trapping may be required for certain positions. May be required to successfully complete special natural resource police officer training and pistol qualification requirements as established by the Division of Natural Resources, Law Enforcement Section. May be required to qualify as a special natural resources police officer and perform law enforcement duties on wildlife management areas or other state-owned facilities.
***DETAILS OF RELATED EXPERIENCE MUST BE SHOWN IN THE WORK EXPERIENCE SECTION OF YOUR ONLINE APPLICATION***
State employment offers a variety of benefits.
01
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: Must possess a valid driver's license. Do you meet this requirement?
- Yes, I have a valid driver's license.
- No, I do not have a valid driver's license.
02
Please list your highest level of education completed.
- No formal education
- High School or GED
- Business or Vocational School
- Some College
- Associate's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree
- Doctorate Degree
03
If you graduated college what is your official major as listed on your transcript? Board of Regents Degrees should list their major as a Board of Regents. List each degree separately and if no degree list N/A.
04
Were all of the jobs listed in your application paid?
- Yes
- No
05
If you answered NO to the above question, please list below the names of the employers for which you did not receive compensation. Compensation may not only be salary or wages. It may be room and board, gas mileage, etc.If you answered YES to the above question, please put NONE.
06
Confirmation. By submitting my application I confirm and agree that all application statements are correct. I further understand that all my information is subject to verification and any misrepresentation is grounds for permanent disqualification.
- I confirm the above statement.
Required Question
