Employer: Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and

Description:DWFP - CONSERVATION RESOURCES BIOLOGIST
CHARACTERISTICS OF WORK:
This is professional and scientific biological research, management and administrative work in the fields of
wildlife, fisheries, ecology and natural resources conservation in the Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and
Parks. Characteristic duties include responsibility for management and research work at an advanced level;
and, coordinating multiple conservation development, management and restoration projects or directing a
major research/program area. The work includes planning, coordinating and supervising research and
management projects within a specialized field or geographic region within a district. Incumbents may work
independently on research projects or conservation management programs of considerable scope and
difficulty which require application of advanced assessment and analytical methodologies and technical skills.
Work is performed under minimal supervision of an administrative or technical superior; work is planned and
reviewed and progress evaluated in planning sessions and conferences with superiors. Supervision may be
exercised over subordinates.

Special Option Requirements:
Class Specification
Occu Code: 4397
Rev: 11/05
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Duty assignments which may include enforcement powers would require an applicant to meet any and all
minimum standards of employment and pre-defined requalification standards as set forth by the Board of Law
Enforcement Officers Standards and Training and the Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Additional essential functions may be identified and included by the hiring agency. These essential
functions include, but are not limited to, the following:
1. Collects various data to aid in the management of species using sampling machines, equipment and
instruments.
2. Analyzes and summarizes data.
3. Provides sportsmen and general public with information on various topics.
EXAMPLES OF WORK:
Examples of work performed in this classification include, but are not limited to, the following:
Conducts and supervises development, management, restoration and research activities in a geographic
region within a district or in a major research/program area.
Plans, coordinates, executes and supervises aquatic/biological research and management projects/programs
designed to conserve, manage, restore and protect wildlife, fisheries and natural resources; assists federal
and state agencies and municipalities in cooperative project activities.
Conducts complex and advanced level scientific studies and research projects; formulates recommendations
related to resource management .

Coordinates multiple projects for development, management and restoration of state-owned or leased lands;
waterfowl areas; state/park lakes; ponds; reservoirs and public waters; and, cooperative projects with federal,
state or local agencies, universities and conservation organizations.
Directs project/program development and operations, i.e., proposal, planning, implementation, coordination,
evaluation and reporting.
Plans and coordinates habitat evaluations, river basin studies, ecological surveys and land/water access
reviews; compiles, analyzes and interprets findings; performs complex evaluations, surveys and special
studies.
Conducts investigations of and analyzes mortality factors, diseases or fish kills to determine cause; reports
extent, contributory factors; makes recommendation for appropriate eradication procedures, methods for
intervention and prevention.
Conducts environmental assessments; reviews environmental impact of construction, dredging, channel
maintenance, stream bank stabilization, soil and water conservation projects, gravel mining and related
operations on wildlife, fisheries and natural resources management.
Develops and coordinates conservation management programs; recommends resource preservation and
enhancement practices and conservation management methods and techniques; determines methods of
controlling undesirable plant, wildlife and fish species.
Coordinates and conducts wildlife species or fish inventories, stream surveys, creel surveys, browse and mast
surveys, population censuses, distribution and migration studies, prey and forage studies, age and growth
studies.
Coordinates and supervises banding, tagging, counting, trapping, netting, shocking and sampling activities;
managed hunts; re-locates or stocks (re-stocks) various species.
Coordinates the collection of specimens, biological and harvest data or aquatic and fish samples for analysis;
supervises the collection of data on depth, temperatures and flow of water in streams or other bodies of water;
compiles and analyzes collection data.
Reviews requests for technical assistance from sportsmen=s groups, clubs, conservation and community
organizations, landowners and the general public; plans and provides technical assistance in resource
management, habitat improvement, pond management and determination of harvest quotas; monitors
resource and user group plans.
Prepares statistical analyses, technical and non-technical reports and papers from research projects, surveys
and field data; compiles annual harvest information; hunting, fishing and recreational participation; projected
trends in resource usage, resource pressures, etc.; utilizes computer-based programs to enter research,
survey and field data.
Makes recommendations on seasons; bag or slot limits; specific state/park lakes or management areas rules
and regulations; hunting and fishing regulations; state and federal conservation laws and regulations;
proposes draft policies and operating procedures.
Conducts literature reviews and summarizes information for use in project/program proposals, technical and
non-technical reports, articles and evaluation of current management practices.
Reviews research and technological advancements; evaluates new designs and applications of specialized
equipment.
Plans, develops and presents informational and educational programs, in-service training or demonstrations
on wildlife, fisheries, ecology and natural resources conservation, ecological and environmental issues and
concerns; participates in public hearings, forums and technical meetings related to conservation and resource
management topics.
Responds to requests for information either verbally or in writing related to program policies, activities and
regulations.
Determines project work priorities and assignments in accordance with established goals and objectives;
coordinates and approves work, holiday and leave schedules; participates in strategic planning to develop
long-range objectives and priorities.
Reviews and evaluates subordinates= job performance; recommends performance improvement plans and
supplemental training to ensure performance standards are met.
Makes personnel-related recommendations through the chain-of-command, to include staff development,
employment, promotion, termination and disciplinary action.
Compiles and prepares annual work plans, annual and year-end reports and projects/program budget
requests; authorizes purchases of equipment, commodities and services; monitors expenditures of funds
allocated to projects/program by project and budget category.
Compiles and completes various reports related to time, attendance and activities; vehicle usage, expenses
and repairs; federal aid reimbursement projects.
Maintains property inventory of field and facility equipment assigned to projects/program.
Operates and maintains a variety of equipment, including but not limited to: motorized vehicles, all-terrain
vehicles, winches, boats, motors, firearms, audio-visual equipment, two-way radio and communications
equipment, nets, traps, sampling gear, laboratory and field testing equipment.
May enforce laws, rules and regulations for the protection, conservation and management of wildlife, fisheries
and natural resources.
Related or similar duties are performed as required or assigned.
Interview Requirements
Any candidate who is called to an agency for an interview must notify the interviewing agency in writing of any
reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.

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Qualifications: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: These minimum qualifications have been agreed upon by Subject Matter Experts (SME's) in this job class and are based upon a job analysis and the essential functions. However, if a candidate believes he/she is qualified for the job although he/she does not have the minimum qualifications set forth below, he/she may request special consideration through substitution of related education and experience, demonstrating the ability to perform the essential functions of the position. Any request to substitute related education or experience for minimum qualifications must be addressed to the State Personnel Board in writing, identifying the related education and experience which demonstrates the candidate's ability to perform all essential functions of the position. EXPERIENCE/EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Education: A Master's Degree from an accredited four-year college or university in wildlife/fisheries ecology/biology or in wildlife/fisheries conservation/management; AND Experience: One (1) year of work experience directly related to the described duties. Substitution Statement Directly related education above the Master's Degree and directly related experience may be substituted on an equal basis. Required Document(s): Applicant must provide employing agency evidence of completion of education requirements and a valid copy of his/her transcript to verify course work, when applicable. Note: Must possess a valid Mississippi Driver's License, or a valid Driver=s License from a contiguous state. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: These physical requirements are not exhaustive, and additional job-related physical requirements may be added to these by individual agencies on an as-needed basis. Corrective devices may be used to meet physical requirements. Moderate Work: May frequently exert force equivalent to lifting up to approximately 25 pounds and/or occasionally exert force equivalent to lifting up to approximately 50 pounds. Vision: Requires the ability to perceive the nature of objects by the eye. Near Acuity: Clarity of vision at 20 inches or less. Midrange: Clarity of vision at distances of more than 20 inches and less than 20 feet. Far Acuity: Clarity of vision at 20 feet or more. Field of Vision: Ability to observe an area up or down, left or right while eyes are fixed on a given point. Depth Perception: Three-dimensional vision. Ability to judge distance and space relationships so as to see objects where and as they actually are. Accommodation: Ability to adjust focus. Color Vision: Ability to identify colors. Motor Coordination: While performing the duties of this job, the incumbent is regularly required to sit; and, use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls. The incumbent is frequently required to stand or walk; and, reach with hands and arms. The incumbent is occasionally required to climb or balance; and, stoop, kneel, crouch or bend. Speaking/Hearing: Ability to give and receive information through speaking and listening skills.

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Address: http://www.spb.state.ms.us/appltest/soctseq.asp?

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Salary: $ 39,236.13

Benefits:

Deadline: January 30, 2008