Conservation Aide 3 - Fisheries

The Conservation Aide 3 - Fisheries position at the Nevada Department of Wildlife involves assisting in projects related to the conservation of natural resources. Responsibilities include conducting surveys, collecting data on fishing activities, identifying fish species, and assisting with laboratory sample collection. The role requires independent work with some knowledge of wildlife management and ecology. No specific degree is mentioned in the qualifications.
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, fish culture and wildlife ecology. Conservation Aids assist professional staff in a variety of projects involving the conservation and preservation of the State's natural resources. 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. ...