Conservation Aide 1 – Fisheries

The Nevada Department of Wildlife is hiring Conservation Aide 1 – Fisheries in Winnemucca, NV. This seasonal position involves assisting in wildlife management and conservation projects, including surveys, data collection, and habitat management. Positions last 3 to 6 months, working four 10-hour days in the field, often camping at remote sites. Applicants must have a valid driver's license and may receive seasonal housing in certain locations.
Conservation Aids assist professional staff in a variety of projects involving the conservation and preservation of the State’s natural resources.

Incumbents perform in a trainee capacity and acquire the knowledge, skills and abilities required in this occupation.

Positions perform a variety of duties related to wildlife management, conservation, fish culture and wildlife ecology.

Most positions are of a 3 or 6 month duration over the summer and early fall months, working four 10-hour days in the field and camping at remote location sites on the workdays.

The Fisheries Management Division has seasonal openings in the Elko, Fallon, Reno, and Winnemucca.

All positions require a valid driver’s license at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment.

Seasonal housing during the employment period for these positions is available in Winnemucca and Elko at no cost.

Applicant is responsible for securing housing at all other locations.
• Perform creel census surveys at boat landings or shorelines; obtain and record data regarding the number of individuals fishing, state of residence, number of hours fishing, type of fishing method used, location of catches and species sought; identify species, sex, and number of fish caught; weigh and measure fish; collect, label, store and transport fish stomach samples and scales for laboratory analysis as assigned.
• Conduct standardized stream survey and inventory including measurements of habitat attributes utilizing standard methods; perform electroshocking procedures consistent with the physical stream characteristics; operate motor vehicles and semi-technical equipment.
• Assist with the operation of hunter check stations; request appropriate hunting license, tag, or permit; record species and numbers taken through bag checks and species identification; complete forms and record information for wildlife harvest analysis.
• Assist in a variety of conservation education and public relations activities; contact volunteers and coordinate workshops, demonstrations, and instructional presentations; register participants; prepare visual aids and equipment.
• Assist with surveys to obtain wildlife population data; identify wildlife species and count males, females and broods; trap, tag, mark and classify wildlife by size; participate in wildlife surveys, observation and transplants; assist in hauling and planting fish.
• Assist in conducting surveys related to range and forest health, air and water quality, insect populations and soils; identify species and the condition of trees and shrubs; record and enter data in order to assess environmental and ecological conditions and changes.
• Assist in habitat management projects including erosion control, building dikes and dams, clearing brush and controlling water levels.
• Participate in resource conservation projects such as timber stand improvement, timber harvest, insect and disease abatement, vegetative fuels reduction, tree planting, reclamation of damaged lands, riparian enhancement, watershed and range improvement, wildlife habitat enhancement and park maintenance.
• Perform a variety of clerical support duties; answer telephones and greet the public; verify information and complete form.