JOB TITLE: WILDLIFE BIOMETRICIAN

JOB CODE: 62090

DEFINITION: This is advanced professional work in wildlife biometrics, research study design, statistical data analysis, and human dimensions surveys.

The employee in this job designs, directs, and evaluates wildlife research and social survey projects to assess trends of wildlife populations and analyze public attitude and knowledge of wildlife conservation issues. Work involves developing and evaluating population assessment techniques and procedures, designing and implementing sample surveys and databases, and applying data analytics to interpret and resolve wildlife problems. Work includes serving as an agency expert in wildlife research experimental design, data collection, analysis, and interpretation; advising agency managers and administrators on the feasibility of proposed work; and training wildlife biologists in ecological data collection and analysis, biometrics, and population data analysis. Work is reviewed by an administrative supervisor for program effectiveness and adherence to applicable laws, regulations, and policies.

EXAMPLES OF WORK: (NOTE: The examples of work are representative of the work, but every position classified to this job may not perform all examples of work listed. Conversely, this is not an all-inclusive list of work examples.)

• Manages and coordinates the statewide wildlife survey and statistical support program.

• Develops operational policies and procedures for designing, implementing, and analyzing sample surveys and biometric data.

• Initiates and conducts research investigations of wildlife problems and prepares interpretations, conclusions, and recommendations.

• Reviews and provides technical assistance to wildlife biologists and administrative and managerial officials in wildlife research design, data management, and population and statistical analysis.

• Approves and disapproves wildlife research proposals.

• Designs sampling plans and directs their implementation and subsequent data analysis.

• Develops and manages computer databases of wildlife population and habitat statistics.

• Provides expert testimony at agency and public meetings, hearings, and legal proceedings.

• Reviews technical reports, professional manuscripts, and presentations on wildlife management and wildlife population analysis.

• Prepares technical reports for scientific, peer-reviewed publications and non-technical articles for the public.

• Develops modules and trains wildlife biologists in statistical procedures for wildlife data analysis.

• Trains agency field staff in wildlife management principles and wildlife population survey methods.

• Prepares, reviews, and administers the budget for biometric services and projects.

• Meets with consultants, conservation groups, industry representatives, and government officials to explain wildlife management principles and research study methods and results.

• Presents technical information at professional workshops, symposia, and conferences.

• Performs related work as required.

ENTRY LEVEL REQUIRED KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of wildlife management and applied ecological principles.

• Knowledge of wildlife population dynamics and analysis techniques.

• Knowledge of mathematical and statistical theory.

• Knowledge of the principles and procedures of experimental design, sampling, and analysis models, such as analysis of variance, multivariate analysis, regression analysis, factorial analysis, and nonparametric analysis.

• Knowledge of statistical software packages.

• Knowledge of wildlife population analysis software.

• Ability to apply statistical analysis principles to analyze wildlife survey and population problems, interpret data, and propose solutions.

• Ability to analyze wildlife data, research, survey reports, and manuscripts.

• Ability to communicate effectively orally.

• Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING: (NOTE: Based on the Entry Level Knowledges, Skills, and Abilities)

• Two years of professional experience in wildlife research involving biometric analysis, and a master’s degree in a biological science field that includes or is supplemented by 18 college credits in statistics or biometrics;

or

• Three years of professional experience in wildlife research involving biometric analysis, and 18 college credits in statistics or biometrics;

or

• An equivalent combination of experience and training that includes 18 college credits in statistics or biometrics.