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APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY -
$45,560.16 to
$67,692.96
PAY GRADE: 35
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.
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Conservation Educators plan, organize, implement and evaluate educational programs designed to teach hunter and boating safety, environmental concepts and other wildlife related areas to the public, and participate in public relations activities.
Incumbents possess a degree of knowledge and proficiency sufficient to perform advanced-level work and may provide work direction and training to others.
Coordinates and manage Hunter Education and Angler Education Programs for northwestern Nevada. Coordinate, recruit, supervise, train, and schedule all Outdoor Education volunteer instructors for education programs in the Western Region. Maintain and track technical reports on student data and instructor volunteer hours for federal aid grants. Present and develop conservation seminars and educational clinics. Public hunting and fisheries education seminars include: antelope seminar, turkey seminar, hunting tag application seminar, project wild and aquatic wild classes, Trout in the Classroom training classes for teachers, angler education classes and clinics. Leads agency participation in regional events such as the Wild Sheep Foundation expo. Prepares a weekly fishing report. As assigned writes for publications, helps with videotaping efforts or radio presentations, and prepares visual aids and equipment. Also assists with research or other writing projects. Support coordination efforts of Regional Outdoor Education Coordinator with Hunter Education and Angler Education. Develop regional hunter and aquatic education budgets. Assist in maintaining the Trout in the Classroom Program (TIC).
In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:
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Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in education, journalism, communications, outdoor recreation/leadership/education, wildlife management, biology or related field and two years of professional experience in conservation education which included presenting educational programs, writing news releases, developing written materials for publication, providing interviews for print and broadcast media and/or preparing and presenting radio and television broadcasts; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience; OR one year of
experience as a Conservation Educator II in Nevada State service. |
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A valid driver's license is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment. |
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Statewide travel is required. |
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Occasional nights and/or weekends may be required. |
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1) Describe your experience recruiting, managing and retaining volunteers.
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2) Describe your experience implementing training courses, clinics and workshops for hunter education, angler education, outdoor skills or other related informational programs.
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