F&W-2026-17 Biologist Trainee
About The Position
Under the close supervision of a Principal Biologist or other supervisory official in a state department or local government agency, as a trainee and productive worker, works in a specialized field requiring the application of biological principles; learns to perform the various research and testing activities of the assigned area; does other related duties as required. The candidate will provide support to the Bureau's fishery dependent and fishery independent monitoring programs. Tasks may include monitoring of commercial harvest reports; outreach to commercial and recreational stakeholders and the general public; participating as a crew member on various field surveys and laboratory projects; collecting and processing biological samples; data entry and analysis; and gear and equipment maintenance. The candidate may also serve as the Bureau's technical representative to state or regional bodies for certain fisheries or protected species.
Requirements
- Graduation from an accredited college with a Bachelor's degree in one of the biological sciences.
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with the basic concepts and goals of fisheries management
- Knowledge of state and federal regulations pertaining to commercial and recreational fisheries and protected species
- Experience with commonly employed fisheries sampling gear and laboratory procedures
- Ability to correctly identify common marine and estuarine fish species at various life stages
- Proficient with Microsoft Office applications
- Excellent written and oral communications skills
Responsibilities
- Monitoring of commercial harvest reports
- Outreach to commercial and recreational stakeholders and the general public
- Participating as a crew member on various field surveys and laboratory projects
- Collecting and processing biological samples
- Data entry and analysis
- Gear and equipment maintenance
- Serving as the Bureau's technical representative to state or regional bodies for certain fisheries or protected species
Benefits
- Paid Benefit Leave
- Holiday Pay
- Alternative Workweek Program
- Telework
- Pension
- Deferred Compensation
- Health Benefits (medical, prescription drug, dental & vision care) and Life Insurance
- Flexible and Health Spending Accounts (FSA/HSA)
- Commuter Tax Savings Program
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
- Tuition Reimbursement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
