CONSERVATION STAFF SPECIALIST II
- Urban & Community Forestry
APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY -
$46,416.24 to
$69,029.28
PAY GRADE: 36
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.
Under general supervision, Conservation Staff Specialist II's, on a statewide basis, develop, formulate, and coordinate Statewide 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. This class is distinguished from the Conservation Staff Specialist I by the broader scope of responsibility and additional experience required to coordinate the assigned statewide programs.
** THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE PRIOR TO THE ANNOUNCED CLOSING DATE BASED ON VOLUME OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. **
This position is responsible for the program development, implementation and compliance with Urban and Community Forestry (U&CF) Program's goals and objectives. Develops and manages budgets for federal grants and submits annual reports of program accomplishments. Provides oversight and coordination for U&CF staff statewide. Awards subgrants for special projects and oversees project implementation and reimbursements. Provides technical assistance to communities on urban forestry program development and management. Promotes U&CF through public appearances and other outlets. Develops educational and outreach materials.
In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:
Education and Experience (Minimum Qualifications)
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in biology, ecology, natural resource management, forestry, parks management, fire management or related field and three years of journey level professional experience in a relevant resource management field that included assisting in developing, formulating, and coordinating programs, policies and procedures; coordinating special grant programs and/or contracts; and coordinating training programs; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Special Notes
Incumbent is required to obtain and maintain certification as an Agency Certified Contract Monitor.
Special Requirements
A valid driver's license is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continued employment.
The Examination
If there are five or fewer qualified applicants, the exam will consist of an application evaluation. (This statement does not apply for Until Recruitment Needs are Satisfied (URS) announcements).
CONSERVATION STAFF SPECIALIST II - Urban & Community Forester
The exam will consist of a rating of training and experience weighted 100%. It is essential that applications include extensively detailed information with time frames regarding education and experience. Your score will be based on the information provided in your application and your responses to the questions asked below. If there are several parts to a question, answer each part separately. Along with each answer, identify the position(s) and/or training (as described in your application) where you gained the background asked for in the question. Absence of experience/training asked for in a question is not necessarily disqualifying. Failure to answer the questions will result in a score based solely on the application.
Qualified applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for interview.
1) Indicate the level of college degree you have with the following (NOTE: Transcripts MUST be attached to your application at time of submittal):
a) College/University degree in Urban Forestry or Natural Resources degree with a minor in Urban Forestry; or
b) College/Univesity degree in Forestry, Horticulture, Environmental Science, Parks and Recreation, or related field.
2) List official Urban Forestry related certifications or specialized training from college/university in Urban Forestry/Arboriculture. NOTE: Certifications or documention of completed specialized training MUST be attached to your application at time of submittal.
3) Describe your experience administering, monitoring and maintaining grants in the following areas:
a) writing project agreements and grants;
b) monitoring cost account system and budget reports;
c) writing accomplishment reports.
4) Describe your experience working with the following:
a) Microsoft Excel;
b) Microsoft Access;
c) other software programs.
5) Describe your experience:
a) writing and reviewing technical reports;
b) writing education material for non-professionals
The following additional questions are part of this Recruitment
1) Describe your experience applying and interpreting laws, standards and guidelines for administration of state, federal and other urban forestry grant programs.
2) Describe your experience working with elected officials of local government.
3) Describe your experience working with plant materials.
4) Describe your experience in urban and community forestry which includes assisting in 1) developing, 2) formulating, and 3) coordinating programs, policies and procedures. Be specific when describing this experience to include where it was obtained.
5) Describe your experience with coordinating training programs for urban and community forestry.
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Direct Inquiries or Correspondence to:
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
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.
