SUPERVISION ZOOLOGIST, NON-GAME
Supervision Zoologist, Non-Game is a state title in New Jersey's competitive civil service, which means the way in is an open exam rather than a direct appointment.
Candidates need a bachelor's degree and 4 years of relevant experience. Pay on the FY 2027 schedule runs $87,507 to $128,719.
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The text below is the official specification published by the New Jersey Civil Service Commission. The plain-language summary and analysis above are derived from it by NJ Civil Service Navigator. Source: the official specification page at NJ CSC.
Definition
Under the general direction of the Chief, Office of Non-game and Endangered Species or other supervisory officer in the Division of Fish, Game and Wildlife, Department of Environmental Protection, Supervises a non-game and/or endangered species management program or project involving full responsibility of scientific research, recommendations, and implementation of aspects for all phases of a project: does related duties as required and implementation of aspects for all phases of a project: does related duties as required.
Examples of work
- Supervises a program's overall operations, including production, planning and implementation, budget development, grant request, 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 program and/or its installations.
- Supervises all professional and non-professional staff assigned to the respective administrative or operational unit including placement, training and evaluation of all personnel assigned to the unit.
- Supervises the work operations and/or functional programs and has responsibility for employee evaluations and for effectively recommending the firing, hiring, promoting, demoting and/or disciplining of employees.
- Organizes assigned technical and 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.
- Acts as the representative of the Chief to various Federal, State, and municipal units with respect to the activities within the administrative or operational unit.
- Prepares scopes-of-work for bureau capital improvement projects as well as environmental assessments when necessary.
- Reviews legislation, proposed regulations, reports and other material on wildlife matters by governmental and private organizations, makes comments and recommendations thereon.
- Plans and participates in conferences, workshops, and other activities to educate the public regarding non-game wildlife and to respond to public problems regarding these species and their management.
- Organizes and drafts the annual reports, codes, registers, correspondence or other materials from the major programs in connection with the work of the unit.
- As directed, acts as the representative of the Division to all groups with the plans, or operations of the unit.
- Maintains and analyzes records and reports of all field work, technical assistance, resource inventories, permits and environmental reviews originating from the respective program or installation and assumes responsibility for their accuracy and completeness.
- Prepares clear, accurate and technically sound reports on wildlife management and related conservation matters containing findings, conclusions and recommendations.
- Supervises the establishment and maintenance of the essential records and files.
- May be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information 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 Biological Science, 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 involving the biology of non-game wildlife and/or the development of non-game wildlife management programs, one (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 operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform essential duties of the position.
Knowledge, skills and abilities
- Knowledge of the principles of wildlife biology, wildlife management, ecology, and population dynamics.
- Knowledge of the procedures and techniques used in the development and implementation of non- game and endangered species management programs.
- Knowledge of statistical methods used for the evaluation of biological data.
- Ability to acquire knowledge of the State's wildlife resources, populations and wildlife management programs.
- Ability to acquire knowledge of the unit's priorities, programs, objectives, standards and internal organization.
- Ability to acquire knowledge of the various Division laws, rules, regulations and policies relative to non-game and endangered wildlife species.
- Ability to acquire knowledge of division finances and budget procedures, as well as purchasing procedures, contract requirements, developing of equipment specifications, and other activities involved in the purchase of equipment and allocation of funds for a specific unit program.
- Ability to acquire knowledge of the unit's development and maintenance needs.
- Ability to acquire knowledge of Civil Service regulations and current union contract stipulations.
- Ability to acquire knowledge of techniques of personnel management, department procedure and policies related to administrative programs and supervision of personnel.
- Ability to prepare and/or supervise the preparation of clear, technically sound, accurate and factual reports of investigations, research, and other non-game Wildlife management matters containing findings, conclusions, and recommendations.
- Ability to review and interpret various highly technical documents relative to non-game wildlife management.
- Ability to cooperate with State and other legal authorities in development regulations and law pertaining to exotic and non-game species.
- Ability to organize administrative and technical work, analyze highly technical reports, and develop effective work methods.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with representative from local, State and Federal governmental officials, environmental groups, and the general public.
- Ability to develop and assist in managing a budget.
- Ability to analyze the various potential impacts upon the State's wildlife resource resulting from various types of development projects, with public and private.
- Ability to assess properties for acquisition or for the development of wildlife related facilities.
- Ability to recognize program priorities and develop schedules accordingly.
- Ability to analyze, interpret, and apply laws, regulation, and policies regarding the protection of non- game species.
- Ability to plan and direct special investigations and studies.
- Ability to give assignments and instruction to professional and clerical employees of the unit and supervise the performance of their work.
- Ability to prepare correspondence in the course of official duties.
- Ability to maintain essential records, files and reference materials.
- Ability to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording information systems used by the agency, office or related units.
- Ability to read, write, speak, understand, or 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 as long as they can perform the essential functions of the job after reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitations. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.
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.
A Master's degree in Wildlife Management or a related field may be substituted for one (1) year of non-supervisory experience.