Job Title: CONSERVATION AID 3

CONSERVATION AID 3 - 60034291

Posting Close Date: N/A

Location:

RUBY VALLEY, NEVADA, US, 89833 WINNEMUCCA, NEVADA, US, 89445 ELY, NEVADA, US, 89301 FALLON, NEVADA, US, 89406 PANACA, NEVADA, US, 89042 RENO, NEVADA, US, 89512 LAS VEGAS, NEVADA, US, 89120 ELKO, NEVADA, US, 89801

Requisition Id: 7896

Department: DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Division: DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Business Unit: HR-FISHERIES MANAGEMENT

Work Type: SEASONAL

*Pay Grade: GRADE 23

Salary Range: $31,716.72 - $45,601.92

Fulltime/Parttime: Seasonal

Recruiter: KRISTIN L BOWLING

Phone: 775 688-1522

Email: klbowling@ndow.org

Position Description

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. Most positions are of a 3-month duration over the summer months, working four 10-hour days in the field and camping at remote location sites on the workdays. A few 6-9 month positions are also available.

The Fisheries Management Division has seasonal openings in the Elko, Ely, Fallon, Gallagher Hatchery, Las Vegas, Panaca, Reno, 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, Elko, Ely and Gallagher Hatchery at no cost. Applicant is responsible for securing housing at all other locations. Positions are being recruited at Conservation Aid 1, Conservation Aid 2, and Conservation Aid 3 levels.

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

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.

The Examination

Application Evaluation Exam

The exam will consist of an application and resume evaluation. It is essential that applications/resumes 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.

Special Requirements

A valid driver's license at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment.

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

*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.

The State of Nevada is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action in recruitment of its employees and does not discriminate on the basis of 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.