{"code":"01758F","codeVariants":["01758F","1758F","01758","1758"],"title":"SUPERVISING BIOLOGIST, EDUCATION","variant":"Education","jurisdiction":"S","class_of_service":"C","work_week":"NL","state_class_code":"27","local_class_code":null,"salary_range":"S27","note":null,"salaryInferred":false,"synthetic":false,"syntheticReason":null,"full_description_html":"<b>SUPERVISING BIOLOGIST, EDUCATION</b>\n\n<b>DEFINITION:</b>\n\nUnder the direction of a supervisory official in the Department of Environmental Protection,\nsupervises a major subdivision of the Office, coordinates fish and wildlife education projects \ninvolving full responsibility for scientific research, recommendation(s), and implementation \nfor all phases of a project; supervises staff and work activities; prepares and signs official \nperformance evaluations for subordinate staff; does other related duties as required.\n\n<b>NOTE:</b> The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular \nposition using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, \nall duties performed on the job may not be listed.\n\n<b>EXAMPLES OF WORK:</b>\n\nActs as representative of the Chief, may assume control of the Office in accordance with the \nChief's directives.\n\nSupervises the operation of a major subdivision of the Office, including production, planning, \nand implementation, budget development, maintaining inventories, and authorizing the ordering \nof equipment and supplies, maintenance of equipment and facilities, preparation and review of\nreports, correspondence, and other matters related to effective operation of the Office and/or\nits installation.\n\nOrganizes supervisory work, analyzes problem areas and possible impacts of actions outside\nthe program or installation, and develops appropriate and coordinated work schedules and \nprocedures for staff.\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\nReviews legislation, proposed regulations, reports, and other material on fish and wildlife \nmatters by governmental and private organizations; makes comments and recommendations.\n\nActs as the representative of the State division and/or Office in contacts with State and Federal \nagencies, sportsman, farm, civic, and other groups concerned with the fish and wildlife resource, \nenvironmental commissions, Fish and Game Council, and Natural Areas Council.\n\nSupervises the development and presentation of fish and wildlife education programs and \ntraining programs for wildlife resource users as required by legislative mandates.\n\nEnsures the interpretive, training, and educational materials developed for public, program, and \nwildlife resource users have been based upon the latest technical and general environmental, \ntraining, and educational information available and legislative mandates.\n\nSupervises the professional and non-professional staff and volunteers assigned to the programs,\nincluding training placement and evaluation of assigned personnel; or has responsible charge of\na fish and wildlife education or training project.\n\nCompiles, reviews, and analyzes the information gathered for federal aid documents and reports \nto ensure continued state and federal funding.\n\nPrepares and/or supervises the preparation of detailed correspondence.\n\nSupervises the maintenance of essential records, reports, and files.\n\nPrepares and/or supervises the preparation of clear, technically sound, accurate, and informative \neducational, biological, and other related reports containing findings, conclusions, and \nrecommendations.\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\nFour (4) years of professional experience in fisheries and/or wildlife education or training, \none (1) year of which shall have been in a supervisory capacity.\n\n<b>NOTE:</b> A Master's degree in Wildlife or Fisheries Management, Education, or other related \nfield may be substituted for one (1) year of the required non-supervisory experience.\n\n<b>LICENSE:</b>\n\nAppointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the \noperation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential \nduties of the position.\n\n<b>NOTE</b>: Appointees must meet all the legal requirements necessary to be issued a State of \nNew Jersey Firearms Purchasers I.D. card.\n\n<b>KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES</b>:\n\nKnowledge of the principles and methods of Fisheries and Wildlife Management.\n\nKnowledge of the literature and activities associated with the recreational use of the fish and \nwildlife resources.\n\nKnowledge of the methods, techniques, and equipment used in the operation of educational \nand training programs.\n\nKnowledge of the Federal and State codes, rules, and regulations related to the management \nof the State's fish and wildlife resources and habitat.\n\nKnowledge of the office priorities, programs, objectives, standards, and internal organizations.\n\nKnowledge of the Federal Aid to Wildlife programs administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife \nServices, and other agencies and with the procedures of and qualification for other funding \nsources such as those administered by the U.S. Soil Conservation Service and such State \nprograms such as Green Acres.\n\nKnowledge of division finances and budget procedures, as well as purchasing procedures, \ncontract requirements, developing of equipment, and allocation of funds for a specific bureau \nprogram.\n\nKnowledge of Civil Service regulations and current union contract stipulations. \n\nKnowledge of the techniques of personnel management, department procedures, and policies \nrelated to administrative programs and supervision of personnel.\n\nAbility to interpret Federal and State codes, rules, and regulations related to the management \nof the State's fish and wildlife resources and habitat and apply them to specific situations. \n\nAbility to supervise the development and conduct of education programs using various media \ndirected at providing information on the assigned administrative activities to the general public, \nspecial interest groups, and other government agencies.\n\nAbility to supervise, plan, and carry out administrative and operational programs to meet the \nneeds of the office.\n\nAbility to organize assigned supervisory and technical wildlife education and training work, and \ndevelop effective work methods for office employees.\n\nAbility to inform, consult with, and maintain an effective working relationship with the Fish and\nWildlife Management Council, representatives of State, Federal, and local governments, private \ngroups, and others interested in and concerned with fish and wildlife resources.\n\nAbility to recognize program priorities and develop schedules accordingly.\n\nAbility to supervise assigned staff and plan, organize, and implement projects within the unit.\n\nAbility to prepare and/or supervise the preparation of clear, technically sound, accurate, and \ninformative biological, educational, and other related reports containing findings, conclusions, \nand recommendations.\n\nAbility to supervise the maintenance of essential records, reports, and files.\n\nAbility to prepare and/or supervise the preparation of detailed correspondence.\n\nAbility 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\nAbility to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English sufficiently to perform \nthe duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as \nacceptable forms of communication.\n\nPersons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible if they can perform the essential \nfunctions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. If the accommodation \ncannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may \nnot 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>01758FEducationSCNL27N/AS27-<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 direction of a supervisory official in the Department of Environmental Protection,\nsupervises a major subdivision of the Office, coordinates fish and wildlife education projects \ninvolving full responsibility for scientific research, recommendation(s), and implementation \nfor all phases of a project; supervises staff and work activities; prepares and signs official \nperformance 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 \nposition using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, \nall duties performed on the job may not be listed.\n\nA Master's degree in Wildlife or Fisheries Management, Education, or other related \nfield may be substituted for one (1) year of the required non-supervisory experience.\n\nAppointees must meet all the legal requirements necessary to be issued a State of \nNew Jersey Firearms Purchasers I.D. card.","EXAMPLES_OF_WORK":"Acts as representative of the Chief, may assume control of the Office in accordance with the \nChief's directives.\n\nSupervises the operation of a major subdivision of the Office, including production, planning, \nand implementation, budget development, maintaining inventories, and authorizing the ordering \nof equipment and supplies, maintenance of equipment and facilities, preparation and review of\nreports, correspondence, and other matters related to effective operation of the Office and/or\nits installation.\n\nOrganizes supervisory work, analyzes problem areas and possible impacts of actions outside\nthe program or installation, and develops appropriate and coordinated work schedules and \nprocedures for staff.\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\nReviews legislation, proposed regulations, reports, and other material on fish and wildlife \nmatters by governmental and private organizations; makes comments and recommendations.\n\nActs as the representative of the State division and/or Office in contacts with State and Federal \nagencies, sportsman, farm, civic, and other groups concerned with the fish and wildlife resource, \nenvironmental commissions, Fish and Game Council, and Natural Areas Council.\n\nSupervises the development and presentation of fish and wildlife education programs and \ntraining programs for wildlife resource users as required by legislative mandates.\n\nEnsures the interpretive, training, and educational materials developed for public, program, and \nwildlife resource users have been based upon the latest technical and general environmental, \ntraining, and educational information available and legislative mandates.\n\nSupervises the professional and non-professional staff and volunteers assigned to the programs,\nincluding training placement and evaluation of assigned personnel; or has responsible charge of\na fish and wildlife education or training project.\n\nCompiles, reviews, and analyzes the information gathered for federal aid documents and reports \nto ensure continued state and federal funding.\n\nPrepares and/or supervises the preparation of detailed correspondence.\n\nSupervises the maintenance of essential records, reports, and files.\n\nPrepares and/or supervises the preparation of clear, technically sound, accurate, and informative \neducational, biological, and other related reports containing findings, conclusions, and \nrecommendations.\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":"Four (4) years of professional experience in fisheries and/or wildlife education or training, \none (1) year of which shall have been in a supervisory capacity.","LICENSE":"Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the \noperation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential \nduties of the position.","KNOWLEDGE_AND_ABILITIES":"Knowledge of the principles and methods of Fisheries and Wildlife Management.\n\nKnowledge of the literature and activities associated with the recreational use of the fish and \nwildlife resources.\n\nKnowledge of the methods, techniques, and equipment used in the operation of educational \nand training programs.\n\nKnowledge of the Federal and State codes, rules, and regulations related to the management \nof the State's fish and wildlife resources and habitat.\n\nKnowledge of the office priorities, programs, objectives, standards, and internal organizations.\n\nKnowledge of the Federal Aid to Wildlife programs administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife \nServices, and other agencies and with the procedures of and qualification for other funding \nsources such as those administered by the U.S. Soil Conservation Service and such State \nprograms such as Green Acres.\n\nKnowledge of division finances and budget procedures, as well as purchasing procedures, \ncontract requirements, developing of equipment, and allocation of funds for a specific bureau \nprogram.\n\nKnowledge of Civil Service regulations and current union contract stipulations. \n\nKnowledge of the techniques of personnel management, department procedures, and policies \nrelated to administrative programs and supervision of personnel.\n\nAbility to interpret Federal and State codes, rules, and regulations related to the management \nof the State's fish and wildlife resources and habitat and apply them to specific situations. \n\nAbility to supervise the development and conduct of education programs using various media \ndirected at providing information on the assigned administrative activities to the general public, \nspecial interest groups, and other government agencies.\n\nAbility to supervise, plan, and carry out administrative and operational programs to meet the \nneeds of the office.\n\nAbility to organize assigned supervisory and technical wildlife education and training work, and \ndevelop effective work methods for office employees.\n\nAbility to inform, consult with, and maintain an effective working relationship with the Fish and\nWildlife Management Council, representatives of State, Federal, and local governments, private \ngroups, and others interested in and concerned with fish and wildlife resources.\n\nAbility to recognize program priorities and develop schedules accordingly.\n\nAbility to supervise assigned staff and plan, organize, and implement projects within the unit.\n\nAbility to prepare and/or supervise the preparation of clear, technically sound, accurate, and \ninformative biological, educational, and other related reports containing findings, conclusions, \nand recommendations.\n\nAbility to supervise the maintenance of essential records, reports, and files.\n\nAbility to prepare and/or supervise the preparation of detailed correspondence.\n\nAbility 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\nAbility to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English sufficiently to perform \nthe duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as \nacceptable forms of communication.\n\nPersons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible if they can perform the essential \nfunctions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. If the accommodation \ncannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may \nnot be eligible."},"searchable_text":"SUPERVISING BIOLOGIST, EDUCATION DEFINITION: Under the direction of a supervisory official in the Department of Environmental Protection, supervises a major subdivision of the Office, coordinates fish and wildlife education projects involving full responsibility for scientific research, recommendation(s), and implementation for all phases of a project; 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: Acts as representative of the Chief, may assume control of the Office in accordance with the Chief's directives. Supervises the operation of a major subdivision of the Office, including production, planning, and implementation, budget development, maintaining inventories, and authorizing the ordering of equipment and supplies, maintenance of equipment and facilities, preparation and review of reports, correspondence, and other matters related to effective operation of the Office and/or its installation. Organizes supervisory work, analyzes problem areas and possible impacts of actions outside the program or installation, and develops appropriate and coordinated work schedules and procedures for staff. Supervises the work operations and/or functional programs and has responsibility for effectively recommending the hiring, firing, promoting, demoting, and/or disciplining of employees. Reviews legislation, proposed regulations, reports, and other material on fish and wildlife matters by governmental and private organizations; makes comments and recommendations. Acts as the representative of the State division and/or Office in contacts with State and Federal agencies, sportsman, farm, civic, and other groups concerned with the fish and wildlife resource, environmental commissions, Fish and Game Council, and Natural Areas Council. Supervises the development and presentation of fish and wildlife education programs and training programs for wildlife resource users as required by legislative mandates. Ensures the interpretive, training, and educational materials developed for public, program, and wildlife resource users have been based upon the latest technical and general environmental, training, and educational information available and legislative mandates. Supervises the professional and non-professional staff and volunteers assigned to the programs, including training placement and evaluation of assigned personnel; or has responsible charge of a fish and wildlife education or training project. Compiles, reviews, and analyzes the information gathered for federal aid documents and reports to ensure continued state and federal funding. Prepares and/or supervises the preparation of detailed correspondence. Supervises the maintenance of essential records, reports, and files. Prepares and/or supervises the preparation of clear, technically sound, accurate, and informative educational, biological, and other related reports containing findings, conclusions, and recommendations. 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: Four (4) years of professional experience in fisheries and/or wildlife education or training, one (1) year of which shall have been in a supervisory capacity. NOTE: A Master's degree in Wildlife or Fisheries Management, Education, or other related field may be substituted for one (1) year of the required non-supervisory 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. NOTE : Appointees must meet all the legal requirements necessary to be issued a State of New Jersey Firearms Purchasers I.D. card. KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES : Knowledge of the principles and methods of Fisheries and Wildlife Management. Knowledge of the literature and activities associated with the recreational use of the fish and wildlife resources. Knowledge of the methods, techniques, and equipment used in the operation of educational and training programs. Knowledge of the Federal and State codes, rules, and regulations related to the management of the State's fish and wildlife resources and habitat. Knowledge of the office priorities, programs, objectives, standards, and internal organizations. Knowledge of the Federal Aid to Wildlife programs administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Services, and other agencies and with the procedures of and qualification for other funding sources such as those administered by the U.S. Soil Conservation Service and such State programs such as Green Acres. Knowledge of division finances and budget procedures, as well as purchasing procedures, contract requirements, developing of equipment, and allocation of funds for a specific bureau program. Knowledge of Civil Service regulations and current union contract stipulations. Knowledge of the techniques of personnel management, department procedures, and policies related to administrative programs and supervision of personnel. Ability to interpret Federal and State codes, rules, and regulations related to the management of the State's fish and wildlife resources and habitat and apply them to specific situations. Ability to supervise the development and conduct of education programs using various media directed at providing information on the assigned administrative activities to the general public, special interest groups, and other government agencies. Ability to supervise, plan, and carry out administrative and operational programs to meet the needs of the office. Ability to organize assigned supervisory and technical wildlife education and training work, and develop effective work methods for office employees. Ability to inform, consult with, and maintain an effective working relationship with the Fish and Wildlife Management Council, representatives of State, Federal, and local governments, private groups, and others interested in and concerned with fish and wildlife resources. Ability to recognize program priorities and develop schedules accordingly. Ability to supervise assigned staff and plan, organize, and implement projects within the unit. Ability to prepare and/or supervise the preparation of clear, technically sound, accurate, and informative biological, educational, and other related reports containing findings, conclusions, and recommendations. Ability to supervise the maintenance of essential records, reports, and files. Ability to prepare and/or supervise the preparation of detailed correspondence. Ability to learn how to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems 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 01758F Education S C NL 27 N/A S27 - 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":"SUPERVISING BIOLOGIST, EDUCATION DEFINITION: Under the direction of a supervisory official in the Department of Environmental Protection, supervises a major subdivision of the Office, coordinates fish...","salary_meta":{"range_number":27,"min_salary":84547.82,"max_salary":124365.98,"increment":3981.82,"schedule_year":2025},"education_level":"bachelor","experience_years":4,"has_license_requirement":true,"license_types":["driver"],"pension_system":"PERS","revision_date":"2020-08-29","erg_prefix":"S","erg_schedule":"A-P-R-S","range_number":27,"erg_name":"Higher Level Supervisors Unit","erg_union":"CWA","familyId":null,"familyName":null,"level":null,"specialization":null,"prefix":null,"isSupervisory":false}