{"code":"01754H","codeVariants":["01754H","1754H","01754","1754"],"title":"PRINCIPAL BIOLOGIST, WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT","variant":"Wildlife Management","jurisdiction":"S","class_of_service":"C","work_week":"NL","state_class_code":"25","local_class_code":null,"salary_range":"R25","note":null,"salaryInferred":false,"synthetic":false,"syntheticReason":null,"full_description_html":"<b>PRINCIPAL BIOLOGIST, WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT</b>\n\n<b>DEFINITION:</b>\n\nUnder the general supervision of a Supervising Biologist, Wildlife Management, or other\nsupervisory official in the Division of Fish and Wildlife in the Department of Environmental \nProtection, plans, organizes, coordinates, performs, and supervises work relating to biological \nresearch and data analysis, environmental impact reviews, development of wildlife management \nprograms and/or education of the public on specific wildlife issues; supervises staff and work \nactivities; prepares and signs official performance evaluations for subordinate staff; does other \nrelated duties as required.\n\n<b>NOTE:</b> The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position \nusing this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties \nperformed on the job may not be listed.\n\n<b>EXAMPLES OF WORK:</b>\n\nSupervises, develops, and implements Federal and State funded wildlife research and/or \nmanagement programs.\n\nSupervises, prepares, and presents informational programs dealing with wildlife biology and \nmanagement to clubs, schools, and other organizations as assigned.\n\nSupervises the work operations and/or functional programs and has responsibility for effectively \nrecommending the hiring, firing, promoting, demoting, and/or disciplining of employees.\n\nSupervises the collection of biological, sociological, and other related data dealing with the \nDivision's wildlife management programs.\n\nSupervises the collection of information on the condition, age, structure, productivity, morality, \nand population density of various wildlife species.\n\nSupervises the investigation of wildlife mortalities on a statewide basis in cooperation with private, \nmunicipal, State, and Federal groups and agencies. \n\nSupervises the operation of various biological check stations for species such as deer, beaver, \notter, and turkey.\n\nProvides technical assistance to zoological parks, organizations, public and private agencies, \nand individuals relative to wildlife research, management, protection, and control.\n\nReviews existing and proposed local, State, and Federal legislation and makes recommendations \nto ensure sound utilization, protection, and management of the State's wildlife resources and their \nhabitat. \n\nSupervises the issuance of wildlife possession permits and other special permits such as deer, \nturkey, bear, otter, coyote, and Canadian goose.\n\nSupervises the development of management strategies for a variety of wildlife species.\n\nDevelops and supervises the implementation of training programs for personnel assigned to the \nrespective unit.\n\nActs as a representative of the Division of Fish and Wildlife to various Federal, State, and municipal \nunits with respect to the activities within the assigned unit.\n\nReviews submissions of the assigned unit for technical errors and compliance with the Bureau's \nobjectives, policies, and procedures.\n\nPrepares the annual budget for the assigned administrative unit.\n\nSupervises the control of nuisance and depredating wildlife.\n\nPrepares and/or supervises the preparation of clear, technically sound, accurate, and informative \nscientific and other related reports containing findings, conclusions, and recommendations.\n\nPrepares detailed correspondence.\n\nSupervises the maintenance of essential records, reports, and files.\n\nWill be required to learn how to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and \ninformation systems used by the agency, office, or related units.\n\n<b>REQUIREMENTS:\n\nEDUCATION:</b>\n\nGraduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in one of the \nBiological Sciences, or a Bachelor's degree in Natural Resource Management with a major \nconcentration in Fisheries Science and/or Wildlife Science.\n\n<b>EXPERIENCE:</b>\n\nThree (3) years of experience in wildlife biology and/or the development of wildlife management \nprograms.\n\n<b>NOTE:</b> A Master's degree in Wildlife Management or a related field may be substituted for \none (1) year of the required experience.\n\n<b>LICENSE:</b>\n\nAppointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation \nof a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the \nposition.\n\n<b>KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:</b>\n\nKnowledge of the qualifications for and procedures of applicable State and Federal funding \nprograms including the Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration grant program administered by \nthe U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.\n\nKnowledge of the principles and practices of wildlife biology and management.\n\nKnowledge of the methods used to evaluate biological data.\n\nKnowledge of the techniques used to assess the impacts of public and private development \nprojects on wildlife resources.\n\nKnowledge of budgetary procedures for operational programs involving management and records.\n\nKnowledge of supervisory techniques and methods.\n\nKnowledge of State and Federal laws, rules, and regulations dealing with wildlife resources \nmanagement.\n\nAbility to interpret and apply State and Federal laws, rules, and regulations dealing with wildlife \nresources management.\n\nAbility to supervise assigned staff and plan, organize, and implement projects within the unit.\n\nAbility to plan and execute administrative and operational programs that meet the needs of the \nDivision.\n\nAbility to supervise, develop, and present both written and oral informational programs.\n\nAbility to assess the potential impacts of public and private developments on the State's wildlife \nresources.\n\nAbility to provide technical assistance related to wildlife to the general public.\n\nAbility to instruct other Division personnel in techniques of wildlife management.\n\nAbility to use various types and forms of maps.\n\nAbility to work within budgetary constraints and prepare budgets for assigned research projects. \n\nAbility to prepare and/or supervise the preparation of clear, technically sound, accurate, and \ninformative scientific and other related reports containing findings, conclusions, and \nrecommendations.\n\nAbility to prepare detailed correspondence.\n\nAbility to supervise the maintenance of essential records, reports, and files.\n\nAbility to learn how to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information \nused by the agency, office, or related units.\n\nAbility to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English sufficiently to perform the \nduties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable \nforms of communication.\n\nPersons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible if they can perform the essential functions \nof the job with or without reasonable accommodation. If the accommodation cannot be made \nbecause it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.\n\n<b>This job specification is applicable to the following title code:</b><b>Job<br />Spec<br />Code</b><b>Variant</b><b>State,<br />Local or<br />Common</b><b>Class of<br />Service</b><b>Work<br />Week</b><b>State<br />Class<br />Code</b><b>Local<br />Class<br />Code</b><b>Salary<br />Range</b><b>Note</b>01754HWildlife ManagementSCNL25N/AR25-<br />This job specification is for <b>state</b> government use only.<br />Salary range is only applicable to state government.<br />Local salaries are established by individual local jurisdictions.<br /><br />8/29/2020","sections":{"DEFINITION":"Under the general supervision of a Supervising Biologist, Wildlife Management, or other\nsupervisory official in the Division of Fish and Wildlife in the Department of Environmental \nProtection, plans, organizes, coordinates, performs, and supervises work relating to biological \nresearch and data analysis, environmental impact reviews, development of wildlife management \nprograms and/or education of the public on specific wildlife issues; supervises staff and work \nactivities; prepares and signs official performance evaluations for subordinate staff; does other \nrelated duties as required.","NOTE":"The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position \nusing this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties \nperformed on the job may not be listed.\n\nA Master's degree in Wildlife Management or a related field may be substituted for \none (1) year of the required experience.","EXAMPLES_OF_WORK":"Supervises, develops, and implements Federal and State funded wildlife research and/or \nmanagement programs.\n\nSupervises, prepares, and presents informational programs dealing with wildlife biology and \nmanagement to clubs, schools, and other organizations as assigned.\n\nSupervises the work operations and/or functional programs and has responsibility for effectively \nrecommending the hiring, firing, promoting, demoting, and/or disciplining of employees.\n\nSupervises the collection of biological, sociological, and other related data dealing with the \nDivision's wildlife management programs.\n\nSupervises the collection of information on the condition, age, structure, productivity, morality, \nand population density of various wildlife species.\n\nSupervises the investigation of wildlife mortalities on a statewide basis in cooperation with private, \nmunicipal, State, and Federal groups and agencies. \n\nSupervises the operation of various biological check stations for species such as deer, beaver, \notter, and turkey.\n\nProvides technical assistance to zoological parks, organizations, public and private agencies, \nand individuals relative to wildlife research, management, protection, and control.\n\nReviews existing and proposed local, State, and Federal legislation and makes recommendations \nto ensure sound utilization, protection, and management of the State's wildlife resources and their \nhabitat. \n\nSupervises the issuance of wildlife possession permits and other special permits such as deer, \nturkey, bear, otter, coyote, and Canadian goose.\n\nSupervises the development of management strategies for a variety of wildlife species.\n\nDevelops and supervises the implementation of training programs for personnel assigned to the \nrespective unit.\n\nActs as a representative of the Division of Fish and Wildlife to various Federal, State, and municipal \nunits with respect to the activities within the assigned unit.\n\nReviews submissions of the assigned unit for technical errors and compliance with the Bureau's \nobjectives, policies, and procedures.\n\nPrepares the annual budget for the assigned administrative unit.\n\nSupervises the control of nuisance and depredating wildlife.\n\nPrepares and/or supervises the preparation of clear, technically sound, accurate, and informative \nscientific and other related reports containing findings, conclusions, and recommendations.\n\nPrepares detailed correspondence.\n\nSupervises the maintenance of essential records, reports, and files.\n\nWill be required to learn how to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and \ninformation systems used by the agency, office, or related units.","EDUCATION":"Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in one of the \nBiological Sciences, or a Bachelor's degree in Natural Resource Management with a major \nconcentration in Fisheries Science and/or Wildlife Science.","EXPERIENCE":"Three (3) years of experience in wildlife biology and/or the development of wildlife management \nprograms.","LICENSE":"Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation \nof a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the \nposition.","KNOWLEDGE_AND_ABILITIES":"Knowledge of the qualifications for and procedures of applicable State and Federal funding \nprograms including the Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration grant program administered by \nthe U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.\n\nKnowledge of the principles and practices of wildlife biology and management.\n\nKnowledge of the methods used to evaluate biological data.\n\nKnowledge of the techniques used to assess the impacts of public and private development \nprojects on wildlife resources.\n\nKnowledge of budgetary procedures for operational programs involving management and records.\n\nKnowledge of supervisory techniques and methods.\n\nKnowledge of State and Federal laws, rules, and regulations dealing with wildlife resources \nmanagement.\n\nAbility to interpret and apply State and Federal laws, rules, and regulations dealing with wildlife \nresources management.\n\nAbility to supervise assigned staff and plan, organize, and implement projects within the unit.\n\nAbility to plan and execute administrative and operational programs that meet the needs of the \nDivision.\n\nAbility to supervise, develop, and present both written and oral informational programs.\n\nAbility to assess the potential impacts of public and private developments on the State's wildlife \nresources.\n\nAbility to provide technical assistance related to wildlife to the general public.\n\nAbility to instruct other Division personnel in techniques of wildlife management.\n\nAbility to use various types and forms of maps.\n\nAbility to work within budgetary constraints and prepare budgets for assigned research projects. \n\nAbility to prepare and/or supervise the preparation of clear, technically sound, accurate, and \ninformative scientific and other related reports containing findings, conclusions, and \nrecommendations.\n\nAbility to prepare detailed correspondence.\n\nAbility to supervise the maintenance of essential records, reports, and files.\n\nAbility to learn how to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information \nused by the agency, office, or related units.\n\nAbility to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English sufficiently to perform the \nduties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable \nforms of communication.\n\nPersons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible if they can perform the essential functions \nof the job with or without reasonable accommodation. If the accommodation cannot be made \nbecause it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible."},"searchable_text":"PRINCIPAL BIOLOGIST, WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT DEFINITION: Under the general supervision of a Supervising Biologist, Wildlife Management, or other supervisory official in the Division of Fish and Wildlife in the Department of Environmental Protection, plans, organizes, coordinates, performs, and supervises work relating to biological research and data analysis, environmental impact reviews, development of wildlife management programs and/or education of the public on specific wildlife issues; supervises staff and work activities; prepares and signs official performance evaluations for subordinate staff; does other related duties as required. NOTE: The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed. EXAMPLES OF WORK: Supervises, develops, and implements Federal and State funded wildlife research and/or management programs. Supervises, prepares, and presents informational programs dealing with wildlife biology and management to clubs, schools, and other organizations as assigned. Supervises the work operations and/or functional programs and has responsibility for effectively recommending the hiring, firing, promoting, demoting, and/or disciplining of employees. Supervises the collection of biological, sociological, and other related data dealing with the Division's wildlife management programs. Supervises the collection of information on the condition, age, structure, productivity, morality, and population density of various wildlife species. Supervises the investigation of wildlife mortalities on a statewide basis in cooperation with private, municipal, State, and Federal groups and agencies. Supervises the operation of various biological check stations for species such as deer, beaver, otter, and turkey. Provides technical assistance to zoological parks, organizations, public and private agencies, and individuals relative to wildlife research, management, protection, and control. Reviews existing and proposed local, State, and Federal legislation and makes recommendations to ensure sound utilization, protection, and management of the State's wildlife resources and their habitat. Supervises the issuance of wildlife possession permits and other special permits such as deer, turkey, bear, otter, coyote, and Canadian goose. Supervises the development of management strategies for a variety of wildlife species. Develops and supervises the implementation of training programs for personnel assigned to the respective unit. Acts as a representative of the Division of Fish and Wildlife to various Federal, State, and municipal units with respect to the activities within the assigned unit. Reviews submissions of the assigned unit for technical errors and compliance with the Bureau's objectives, policies, and procedures. Prepares the annual budget for the assigned administrative unit. Supervises the control of nuisance and depredating wildlife. Prepares and/or supervises the preparation of clear, technically sound, accurate, and informative scientific and other related reports containing findings, conclusions, and recommendations. Prepares detailed correspondence. Supervises the maintenance of essential records, reports, and files. Will be required to learn how to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units. REQUIREMENTS: EDUCATION: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in one of the Biological Sciences, or a Bachelor's degree in Natural Resource Management with a major concentration in Fisheries Science and/or Wildlife Science. EXPERIENCE: Three (3) years of experience in wildlife biology and/or the development of wildlife management programs. NOTE: A Master's degree in Wildlife Management or a related field may be substituted for one (1) year of the required experience. LICENSE: Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position. KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of the qualifications for and procedures of applicable State and Federal funding programs including the Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration grant program administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Knowledge of the principles and practices of wildlife biology and management. Knowledge of the methods used to evaluate biological data. Knowledge of the techniques used to assess the impacts of public and private development projects on wildlife resources. Knowledge of budgetary procedures for operational programs involving management and records. Knowledge of supervisory techniques and methods. Knowledge of State and Federal laws, rules, and regulations dealing with wildlife resources management. Ability to interpret and apply State and Federal laws, rules, and regulations dealing with wildlife resources management. Ability to supervise assigned staff and plan, organize, and implement projects within the unit. Ability to plan and execute administrative and operational programs that meet the needs of the Division. Ability to supervise, develop, and present both written and oral informational programs. Ability to assess the potential impacts of public and private developments on the State's wildlife resources. Ability to provide technical assistance related to wildlife to the general public. Ability to instruct other Division personnel in techniques of wildlife management. Ability to use various types and forms of maps. Ability to work within budgetary constraints and prepare budgets for assigned research projects. Ability to prepare and/or supervise the preparation of clear, technically sound, accurate, and informative scientific and other related reports containing findings, conclusions, and recommendations. Ability to prepare detailed correspondence. Ability to supervise the maintenance of essential records, reports, and files. Ability to learn how to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information used by the agency, office, or related units. Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication. Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible if they can perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible. This job specification is applicable to the following title code: Job Spec Code Variant State, Local or Common Class of Service Work Week State Class Code Local Class Code Salary Range Note 01754H Wildlife Management S C NL 25 N/A R25 - This job specification is for state government use only. Salary range is only applicable to state government. Local salaries are established by individual local jurisdictions. 8/29/2020","snippet":"PRINCIPAL BIOLOGIST, WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT DEFINITION: Under the general supervision of a Supervising Biologist, Wildlife Management, or other supervisory official in the Division of Fish and Wildlife i...","salary_meta":{"range_number":25,"min_salary":77143.55,"max_salary":113263.8,"increment":3612.03,"schedule_year":2025},"education_level":"bachelor","experience_years":3,"has_license_requirement":true,"license_types":["driver"],"pension_system":"PERS","revision_date":"2020-08-29","erg_prefix":"R","erg_schedule":"A-P-R-S","range_number":25,"erg_name":"Primary Level Supervisors Unit","erg_union":"CWA","familyId":"principal-biologist","familyName":"PRINCIPAL BIOLOGIST","level":null,"specialization":"WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT","prefix":null,"isSupervisory":false}