APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY -
$46,019.52 to
$68,361.12
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.
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.
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.
Located in Las Vegas, this position coordinates and manages the Wildlife Education Program in the agency's Southern Region. Plans and conducts educational programs or workshops for youth and adult audiences throughout the region, recruits and trains volunteer instructors to assist with product delivery, and writes news releases, articles, brochures and other informative materials. Educational programs and workshops will sometimes take place in outdoor settings and remote locations. In addition, the incumbent assists with the regional public affairs program, photography and video production, and other Conservation Education programs as needed and assists with development of the regional Wildlife Education budget.
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 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.
Special Requirements
A valid driver's license is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment.
Statewide travel is required.
Occasional nights and/or weekends may be required.
Skills Required
Database Software - Beginner
Microsoft Office Suite - Intermediate level
Desktop Publishing Software - Intermediate level
Photo/video equipment and editing software - Beginner
Audio Visual Equipment - Intermediate Level
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) Do have the ability and willingness to work independently and occasionally alone in remote locations?
2) Are you willing and able to work outdoors in weather conditions that can sometimes be extreme?
3) Do you have the ability and willingness to work in rural communities and travel overnight or longer if necessary to accomplish a given task?
4) Are you familiar with graphic arts software? Briefly describe how and where you have used such software in a workplace environment.