STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE
HUMAN RESOURCES
CLASSIFICATION: BIOLOGIST I
Class Code: 1081-21
Date Established: 09-01-53
Occupational Code: 7-6-2
Date of Last Revision: 12-28-01
BASIC PURPOSE: To collect and analyze biological or
limnological data by performing field and laboratory work to determine
environmental effects on the present and potential use of land and water areas.
CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Develops and
implements long range management plans for the purpose of achieving agency long
term objectives.
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Prepares progress
reports, including recommendations for solving specific problems relating to
the agency to which the position is assigned.
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Conducts field
research activities, including aerial surveys and animal capture, sedation and
handling which may result in exposure to occupational accidents.
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Coordinates and
operates field studies, including sampling, compiling and analyzing data and
writing reports on surface water quality.
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Conducts biological
investigations of various fish and wildlife resources; confers with interested
parties to consider the conservation needs of the area.
·
Responds to public
requests for technical assistance in areas such as field habitat and population
surveys, environmental impact assessments, impact mitigation, aquatic
nuisances, lake restoration and protection measures.
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Samples lakes, ponds
and streams for physical, chemical and biological content, in order to monitor,
evaluate and classify surface water.
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Investigates water
quality complaints and violations and helps formulate recommendations in order
to protect, restore or enhance surface water quality.
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Collects scientific
data for research studies and manages projects such as biological check stations,
waterfowl hunter bag checks and other census studies.
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Speaks before groups
and official gatherings as a representative of the agency to which assigned.
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DISTINGUISHING FACTORS:
Skill: Requires skill in applying instructions
to accomplish different job functions OR in operating machines for a variety of
different purposes.
Knowledge: Requires logical or scientific
expertise to resolve problems of a specialized or professional nature in a wide
range of applications.
Impact: Requires responsibility for
contributing to immediate, ongoing agency objectives by facilitating the direct
provision of services to the public or other state agencies. Errors at this level result in
inaccurate reports or invalid test results and require significant investment
of time and resources to detect.
Supervision: Requires partial supervision of other
employees doing work which is related or similar to the supervisor, including
assigning job duties, providing training, giving instructions and checking
work.
Working Conditions: Requires performing regular job
functions in an environment which includes exposure to continuous physical
elements or a number of disagreeable working conditions with frequent exposure
to minor injuries or health hazards.
Physical Demands: Requires medium work, including
continuous strenuous activities such as frequent reaching, bending, or lifting
as well as performing work activities which require fine manual dexterity or
coordination in operating machines or equipment.
Communication: Requires summarizing data, preparing
reports and making recommendations based on findings which contribute to
solving problems and achieving work objectives. This level also requires presenting information for use by
administrative-level managers in making decisions.
Complexity: Requires coordinating a combination of
diverse job functions in order to integrate professional and technical agency
goals. This level also requires
considerable judgment to implement a sequence of operations or actions.
Independent Action: Requires objective assessment in
analyzing and developing new work methods and procedures subject to periodic
review and in making decisions according to established technical, professional
or administrative standards.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Master's degree from a recognized
college or university with major study in biology, wildlife, or fisheries
management, or a related biological science. Each additional year of approved formal education may be
substituted for one year of required work experience.
Experience: One year of experience in aquatic
fisheries or wildlife biology, or in a field associated with the agency to
which the position is assigned.
Each additional year of approved work experience may be substituted for
one year of required formal education at the graduate level only.
License/Certification: Applicants for positions requiring
field work must have or be able to obtain a New Hampshire driver's license
within the probationary period.
Any additional license requirements must be specified on the
supplemental job description and approved by the Division of Personnel prior to
posting at the agency level.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
For appointment
consideration, Biologist I applicants must successfully participate in a
written examination measuring possession of knowledge, skills and abilities
identified as necessary for satisfactory job performance by this class
specification.
RECOMMENDED WORK TRAITS: Knowledge of the principles and
practices of limnology, biology or other scientific research as it relates to
the field of specialization.
Knowledge of aquatic chemistry, microbiology and statistics as it
relates to the study of aquatic resources. Ability to review plans, specifications and technical
documents and to make recommendations for revision. Ability to develop and implement long-range management
plans. Ability to supervise
subordinates assigned to the field of specialization. Ability to interpret regulations and policies and explain
them to the public. Ability to
keep detailed records and to prepare comprehensive project reports of a scientific
value. Ability to perform field
work while exposed to a variety of climatic conditions. Ability to communicate effectively. Must be willing to maintain appearance
appropriate to assigned duties and responsibilities as determined by the agency
appointing authority.
DISCLAIMER STATEMENT: This class specification is descriptive
of general duties and is not intended to list every specific function of this
class title.
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