Conservation Aid 3

The Nevada Division of Forestry is hiring a Conservation Aid 3 for a seasonal, full-time position in Sparks, NV. The role involves assisting in conservation projects, specifically investigating elk mortality. Applicants should have a high school diploma and relevant experience. The salary ranges from approximately $39,421 to $56,689 annually. Work may be performed under adverse conditions, and applications are accepted until recruitment needs are met.
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: A Seasonal, full-time vacancy
• Department: Wildlife
• Division: Game Management
• Location: Reno, Sparks
• Job Class Code: 01.790

RECRUITMENT INFORMATION
• Announcement Number: 51293
• Open to: All qualified person
Phone: (775) 688-1522
Email: klbowling@ndow.org
• Applications accepted until recruitment needs are satisfied

Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately.
Lists of eligible candidates will be established and hiring may occur early in the recruiting process. Recruitment will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made.

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.

PER EXECUTIVE ORDER 2024-007, ALL MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS HAVE BEEN WAIVED FOR THIS POSITION UNTIL JUNE 30TH, 2025.

This seasonal position is in the Wildlife Health Program within the Game Division at the Nevada Department of Wildlife.
The incumbent will work on a project investigating seasonal elk mortality syndrome and limitations of elk expansion in certain units in Nevada.

To apply, submit your application online at:
https://nvapps.state.nv.us

This recruitment may close at any time based on the number of applications received. Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

View full class specifications:
http://hr.nv.gov/Resources/ClassSpecs/Class_Specifications-1_0

To Qualify

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 interview process.

Additional Recruitment Question

1) When are you available to work?

INFORMATIONAL LINKS
• 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

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Contact

Division of Human Resource Management – Northern Nevada
515 East Musser Street, First Floor
Carson City, Nevada 89701-4204
TDD for the Hearing Impaired: (800) 326-6868

Division of Human Resource Management – Southern Nevada
7251 Amigo St, Suite 120
Las Vegas, NV 89119
TDD for the Hearing Impaired: (800) 326-6868

Equal Opportunity Statement
The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them.

All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages.