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.
JOB INFORMATION
Work Type: Permanent, full time vacancies as they may occur
in this geographical location.
Game Wardens protect the wildlife and fisheries resources of the State and the public by enforcing wildlife, boating and natural resource laws and by providing education in areas such as wildlife management, and hunter, boating and firearms safety.
Incumbents perform in a trainee capacity and acquire the knowledge, skills and abilities required in this occupation. OR Incumbents perform basic tasks or elements of the job not requiring the additional knowledge, skills and abilities to perform at the next level in the series.
Game Wardens patrol more than 110,567 square miles of Nevada, responding to boat accidents, search and rescue operations and general public safety as needed. An average patrol area is 3.567 square miles, with Wardens in remote areas patrolling up to 10,000 square miles.
Game Warden levels 1 & 2 are open, and there is more than one position available within the Southern Region location at Boulder Beach. The positions may be filled at any level, and applicants are encouraged to carefully read the requirements and apply for the level that best fits their education and experience.
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 wildlife management, biology, criminal justice or closely related field and one year of professional experience in enforcing wildlife, criminal laws or boating safety laws; investigating suspected violations of wildlife law, criminal or boating safety laws; receiving and responding to citizen complaints; or presenting related wildlife information and programs to the public; OR one year of experience as a Game Warden I in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Special Notes
Candidates hired in this series must acquire Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST) certification in Nevada.
Special Requirements
Pursuant to NRS 284.4066, all positions in this class series have been identified as affecting public safety. Persons offered employment in this series must first submit to a pre-employment screening test for controlled substances.
Candidates must successfully pass background investigation prior to being considered for appointment.
A State of Nevada/FBI background check will be required of the selected applicant.
For insurance purposes and home storage of state vehicles, employee must reside in the State of Nevada at time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment.
A valid driver's license is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment.
Successful completion of a medical examination; physical agility test; psychological test and evaluation, which will include polygraph testing; and a background investigation are required at the time of appointment.
The Examination
Application Evaluation Exam
The exam will consist of an application evaluation. It is essential that applications 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.
The following additional questions are part of this Recruitment
1) Can you meet the physical agility test required to proceed forward in the selection process? The test includes a 100 yard continuous swim in 5 minutes or less; dragging a 75 pound sandbag 50 feet and lifting it into a truck; operating the emergency knobs and switches of the patrol vehicle while maintaining control of the vehicle; holding a handgun at arms' length with both hands for 5 seconds and dry firing six times in 5 seconds without touching the side of a 4 inch circle; a 1.5 mile run in 17 minutes and 17 seconds or less.
