CONSERVATION STAFF SPECIALIST 2

The State of Nevada is hiring a Conservation Staff Specialist 2 in Boulder City, NV. This position involves developing and coordinating programs related to resource management and conservation. The specialist will support local conservation districts with administrative, technical, and educational assistance, requiring travel to rural areas. The role is split between fieldwork and office tasks, with no specific degree required. This is a full-time position.
The Position

Conservation Staff Specialists assist in developing, formulating, and coordinating programs, policies and procedures related to areas such as resource management, safety and training, fire management and policy management pertinent to the assigned area of natural resource management, preservation, conservation and protection.

The Conservation District Program, managed by the Nevada Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, supports the 28 Conservation districts across the state. This program collaborates with state, federal, county, non-governmental, and local partners to enhance the capacity and effectiveness of conservation districts. The Program is involved in numerous statewide and national conservation initiatives to protect, enhance and restore public and private agricultural and conservation landscapes. Conservation districts provide the conservation leadership on a local level and our Program offers assistance and collaboration to help the boards meet their conservation priorities and goals. The Staff Specialist will assist conservation districts (CDs) in their assigned region by providing administrative, technical, and educational support and will be primarily located in Las Vegas. They will offer expert guidance on natural resource issues, addressing challenges across diverse ecological systems. The Staff Specialist will support CDs with monthly or bimonthly meetings, including administrative tasks, facilitation, reporting, fiscal management, and other duties. The role also involves ensuring CDs meet their legal requirements to remain in good standing with the State and State Conservation Commission. The position requires flexibility in managing multiple projects for various CD boards, with regular travel to rural communities. They will provide technical expertise across various natural resource fields to support project management, grant writing, and technical assistance for both new and existing grant-funded initiatives. This position is typically 50 percent in the field and 50 percent in the office. THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE