CONSERVATION AID 3 - MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS WAIVED

The State of Nevada is hiring seasonal Conservation Aid positions focused on Wildlife Management Areas and Water Development activities, including maintenance and construction tasks. Positions are available in Las Vegas, Winnemucca, and Fallon, requiring fieldwork and camping. Candidates must have a valid driver's license and knowledge of wetland management. The roles offer seasonal housing and a salary range of $39,818.16–$57,252.96 annually. Minimum qualifications are waived until June 30, 2026.
JOB


These 3–6-month duration seasonal status positions within the Habitat Division are focused on Wildlife Management Areas (WMA’s) and Water Development related activities. Water Development positions will conduct activities involving guzzler maintenance, construction, and new builds. These positions may have ability to work in Winnemucca, Fallon, and/or Las Vegas, working four 10-hour days in the field and camping at remote location sites on the workdays. The position involves use of various construction equipment, power tools, lifting heavy materials, etc. The WMA seasonal positions are responsible for maintaining, in a safe and aesthetically pleasing manner, all property, equipment, structures and other public use facilities on various WMAs across the State. The employee must be familiar with wetland management strategies, the principles of plant succession and be able to identify the most common and important plant species found on the WMA’s. Seasonal housing during the employment period for these positions is available at most of the WMA’s and in Winnemucca. All positions require a valid driver's license at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment. The positions will be recruited at all levels - Conservation Aid 1, Conservation Aid 2, and Conservation Aid 3.Conservation Aids assist professional staff in a variety of projects involving the conservation and preservation of the State's natural resources.




EXAMPLE OF DUTIES


PER EXECUTIVE ORDER 2026-001, ALL MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS HAVE BEEN WAIVED FOR THIS POSITION UNTIL JUNE 30, 2026. Please refer to the link for more information: https://gov.nv.gov/Newsroom/ExecOrders/Executive-Orders/




SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION


This job specification lists the major knowledge, skills and abilities of the job and is not all inclusive. Incumbent(s) will be expected to have knowledge, skills and abilities from a previous level. Working knowledge of: basic fish anatomy; operation of motor vehicles, office machines, and hand and power tools; application of standardized data gathering techniques. Ability to: assist professional staff in conducting conservation related studies and projects by independently collecting data; assist in conducting surveys of wildlife, forest health and other conservation related studies; identify species of plants and animals; communicate effectively with others.Recruiter Contact Information: Kristin Bowling - Klbowling@ndow.org