BIOLOGIST AIDE - 70705

About the role

This is routine sub-professional work assisting a biologist in various environmental, fish, and wildlife field, laboratory, and fish hatchery projects.

Employees in this class independently follow routine procedures to carry out a variety of field and laboratory assignments. The work involves assisting in the collection of soil, sediment, and water samples; stock assessment; compiling research data for analysis by biologists; documenting all collected data for compliance purposes and reports; applying chemicals as required to direct parasite and disease control programs; performing creel and game census work; and participating in the spawning, harvesting, and distribution of fish from state hatcheries.

• High School Diploma or GED
• Two (2) years of experience performing fish hatchery duties; obtaining census data from fisherman or hunters; assisting in life history studies of fish, wildlife, or marine life; collecting water or ambient air samples; assisting in wildlife, land or forestry management; conducting related biological field research.

Additional Requirement

• Possession of or the ability to obtain a valid Alabama driver license. Some positions may require the incumbent to obtain a commercial driver license (CDL) during the probationary period.

Note(s)

• College coursework from an accredited* college or university, including a course in Biology, may substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis. Please include coursework and number of credit hours on application.
• This job is open to all qualified applicants.
• An evaluation of training and experience as provided on the application will comprise 100% of the final score.

Click the “Apply” link above and complete the online application.

Complete Your Application Carefully

Your application must include detailed information about your education and work experience so we can determine your eligibility for the position.

Before submitting your application

• Make sure your application is updated to include your current or most recent employment.
• Do not combine multiple jobs into one Work Experience entry. List each employer, job, promotion, or change in job title separately, with accurate beginning and ending dates and a complete, detailed description of the duties performed for each separate job.
• Incomplete applications will be rejected and cannot be supplemented or revised after submission.

Additional information

Please note: A resume, if attached, will not be considered in the evaluation process for placement on the eligible list. Only education and work experience documented in the appropriate sections of the completed application will be reviewed for qualification and evaluation purposes.

Application must be received by 5:00 pm on the application deadline date shown above.

After You Apply

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