APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY -
$35,475.12 to
$51,865.92
PAY GRADE: 29
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.
Conservation Crew Supervisors supervise crews of Nevada Department of Corrections (NDOC) inmates and/or Nevada Division of Forestry (NDF) staff, maintain security, and provide training in equipment use and safety in completing projects in resource conservation and/or fire management.
Incumbents perform in a continuing trainee capacity and acquire the knowledge, skills and abilities required in this occupation.
Progression to the next level may occur upon meeting the minimum qualifications and with approval of the hiring authority.
In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:
Education and Experience (Minimum Qualifications)
Graduation from high school or equivalent education and three years of logging, construction, ranching or physically active conservation-related experience, one year of which must have been in supervising inmate crews, maintaining security, providing training in equipment use and safety, transporting inmates to job sites, and evaluating inmate skill levels; OR one year of experience as Conservation Crew Supervisor I in Nevada State service, including experience in at least two conservation and natural resource program areas such as forest silviculture, forest insect and disease control, vegetation, watershed, and/or range management, riparian enhancement, and wildland fire suppression; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Special Notes
Applicants may be required to pass a thorough medical examination and physical agility test prior to appointment and for continuing employment.
Possession of a Class B driver's license with air brake endorsement is required within one year and as a condition of continuing employment.
All positions must obtain first responder certification during the probationary period and maintain certification as a condition of employment.
Special Requirements
A valid driver's license is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment.
Pursuant to NRS 284.4066, this position has been identified as affecting public safety. Persons offered employment in this position must submit to a pre-employment screening for controlled substances.
Applicant is required to undergo a background investigation prior to being considered for employment.
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.
