CONSERVATION AID 3

The State of Nevada is hiring a Conservation Aid 3 for seasonal, full-time positions in wildlife management and conservation. The role involves assisting with field surveys and research projects. Applicants must have a high school diploma and relevant experience. Positions are located in Elko, Reno, and Tonopah, and require a valid driver's license. Seasonal housing is provided, and the job has a salary range of $39,421.44 to $56,689.20.
State of Nevada Announces

An Open Competitive Recruitment for:

CONSERVATION AID 3

APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY - $39,421.44 to $56,689.20 PAY GRADE: 23

The salary range indicated in this announcement is based on the Employee/Employer retirement compensation schedule. An employer-only option is available at a reduced salary range. Generally, salaries start at the lowest level of a step 1 and increase with each year of service to the highest level of a step 10.

For more information on benefit and retirement programs, please see the sections below.
In order to receive consideration, applicants must indicate their availability for any work type, travel, and location requirements listed.

JOB INFORMATION

Work Type: Seasonal, full time vacancies as they may occur Statewide.

Department: Wildlife

Division: Game Management

Job Class Code: 01.790

RECRUITMENT INFORMATION

Announcement Number: 51107

Open to all qualified persons.

Posted 04/09/2025

Close Date: 04/11/2025

Recruiter:
KRISTIN BOWLING
Phone: (775)688-1522
Email: klbowling@ndow.org

Applications accepted for another 0 Days 8 Hrs 9 Mins

The Position

Conservation Aids assist professional staff in a variety of projects involving the conservation and preservation of the State's natural resources.

Incumbents possess a degree of knowledge and proficiency sufficient to perform work independently with little or no additional training.

Positions perform a variety of duties related to wildlife management, conservation, and wildlife ecology. Conduct field surveys, inventories, research projects and investigations. Complete field reports, summer completion reports. Provide aid and assistance to field biologists. Part of college work program. Positions are of a 4-month duration. The seasonal openings will be in Elko, Reno, and Tonopah. 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 at assigned duty station. THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE

To see full Class Specifications visit: http://hr.nv.gov/Resources/ClassSpecs/Class_Specifications-1_0/

To Qualify:

In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:

Education and Experience (Minimum Qualifications)

Graduation from high school and one year of experience in resource conservation projects or wildlife management projects such as assisting with creel census, surveys, identifying fish and wildlife species, vegetation management or similar work; OR six months of experience as a Conservation Aid II in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.

Special Notes

Work may be performed under adverse weather conditions and include extensive walking under difficult conditions, camping in remote, primitive locations.

The Examination

Application Evaluation Exam

The exam will consist of an application evaluation. It is essential that applications include detailed information with time frames regarding education and experience. The most qualified applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for interview. The hiring agency may require specific skills related testing as part of the interviewing process.

INFORMATIONAL LINKS

For more information about state employment, visit the following:
Division of Human Resource Management: http://hr.nv.gov
Public Employees Retirement System: http://www.nvpers.org
Public Employees Benefits Program: https://pebp.nv.gov/
More Benefits Information: http://nvjobs.nv.gov/Applicants/EB