SENIOR ZOOLOGIST NON-GAME
To land Senior Zoologist Non-Game in New Jersey you go through the competitive route: you sit an announced exam and the score puts you on the eligible list agencies hire from.
To be eligible you bring a bachelor's degree and 2 years of relevant experience. The FY 2027 range lands between $69,668 and $101,951, and state payroll currently lists 3 people in the title, most of them at Environmental Protection.
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Senior Zoologist Non-Game appears on the State payroll at one department, Department of Environmental Protection.
State departments
| Employer | Employees |
|---|---|
| Department of Environmental Protection | 3 |
State payroll and independent authority payroll are separate systems and are never merged. See data sources.
Who employs this title
State payroll records show 3 people working under this title. The median actual salary is $98,503. The agencies employing the most are:
- Environmental Protection (3)
Counts from NJ YourMoney agency payroll. See statewide workforce analytics.
Official job specification
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 supervision of a Principal Zoologist, Non-Game or other supervisory officer in the Division of Fish, Game and Wildlife, Department of Environmental Protection, develops and implements, research and management programs related to all phases of the State's Non-game wildlife resources: does other related work. 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: Develops management plans for the Division's Endangered and Non-game Species Program, including studies and revisions of non-game wildlife distribution, resource inventories, and organizational enhancement activities. Evaluates environmental impact statements against existing non-game wildlife resources. Prepares grants, investigates sources of grant funding requests including Federal Aid grants. Provides technical assistance to zoological parks, organizations, public and private agencies and individuals relative to non-game wildlife research, management, protection and control. Develops and implements programs to delineate, inventory, manage, and maintain critical non-game wildlife habitats on both public and private lands. Reviews existing and proposed local, state and federal legislation and provides recommendations for revisions. Administers a Statewide program to rehabilitate injured or orphaned wildlife species. Develops research contracts with private consultants or university personnel. Supervises and/or reviews and issues non-game wildlife possession permits. Coordinates a Statewide urban wildlife education and habitat enhancement program. Participates in and/or represents the Division in conferences, meeting and other related activities regarding non-game wildlife issues. Supervises and/or distributes programs and educational materials to acquaint the public with the State's non-game resources, programs, and non-game wildlife control problems. Conducts studies involving the life history, status, distribution and management requirements of the State's non-game and wildlife resources. Prepares articles, pamphlets and other informational material for public distribution. Prepares reports and correspondence on non-game wildlife management matters containing findings, conclusions and recommendations. When required, operates a small motorboat during wildlife management activities. Maintains files. Reviews and edits reports prepared on assigned research and management activities. May be required to learn and utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems use by the agency, office or related units.
Education
Graduation from an accredited college with a Bachelor degree in one of the Biological Sciences, or a Bachelor degree in Natural Resource Management with a major concentration in Fisheries Science and/or Wildlife Science.
Experience
Two (2) 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 experience.
License
Appointee 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, skills and abilities
Knowledge of the methods used to conduct research and studies. Knowledge of the principles of wildlife management. Knowledge of program development techniques. Ability to read and interpret laws, rules, regulations and policies and apply them to specific situations. Ability to prepare reports of investigations, and research containing findings, conclusions, and recommendations. Ability to evaluate environmental impact statements. Ability to conduct studies and research. Ability to prepare informational material. Ability to develop and implement wildlife management programs. Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with representatives from local, State and Federal governmental officials, environmental groups, and the general public. Ability to collect and analyze data. Ability to provide assignments and instructions to subordinates. Ability to maintain essential records, and files. Ability to learn and utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information system 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.