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State of Nevada Announces
An Open Competitive Recruitment for:
CONSERVATION AID 3 - Wildlife Health
APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY -  $28,730.88 to  $41,321.52  PAY GRADE: 23
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: Seasonal, full time vacancies as they may occur in this geographical location.
Department: Wildlife
Division: Game Management
Location: Reno, Sparks
Job Class Code: 01.790
RECRUITMENT INFORMATION
Announcement Number: 29884
Open to all qualified persons.
Posted 11/02/2016
Close Date: 02/08/2017
Recruiter:
   KRISTIN BOWLING
   Phone: (775)688-1522
   Email: klbowling@ndow.org
Applications accepted for another Expired
The Position
Conservation Aids assist professional staff in a variety of projects involving the conservation and preservation of the State's natural resources.
Incumbents possess a degree of knowledge and proficiency sufficient to perform work independently with little or no additional training.
This position is a seasonal position that will work full-time for six months. The candidate in the position will be working with the Wildlife Veterinarian and will be tasked with the following responsibilities: Assistance with wildlife captures, including sample collection and, packing, cleanup and restocking of equipment and supplies; Conducting lab work which will include sample processing and preparation of the samples for shipment and archiving during and after the capture event; Data recording and entry into an on-line or Access wildlife health database; Creation of spreadsheet in Microsoft Excel and maps in GIS; Assistance to field staff as needed for sample collection; Other duties as assigned. This position will be driving a truck and traveling in winter conditions throughout the State. Candidate must be able to work in cold and hot temperatures and lift 40 pounds. Experience with Microsoft Access, Microsoft Excel, and GIS programming. Familiarity with sample collection and handling (lab-work) as well as with basic biosecurity practices.

To Qualify:
In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:
Education and Experience (Minimum Qualifications)
    Graduation from high school and one year of experience in resource conservation projects or wildlife management projects such as assisting with creel census, surveys, identifying fish and wildlife species, vegetation management or similar work OR an equivalent combination of education and experience; OR six months of experience as a Conservation Aid II in Nevada State service.
Skills Required
    Microsoft Access Intermediate level
    Microsoft Excel Intermediate level
    Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
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 you have experience with biological sample collection and handling? If so, please explain.
2) Do you have experience with basic biosecurity practices and personal protective equipment (PPE)? If so, please explain.
INFORMATIONAL LINKS
For more information about state employment, visit the following:
Division of Human Resource Management: http://hr.nv.gov
Public Employees Retirement System: http://www.nvpers.org
Public Employees Benefits Program: http://pebp.state.nv.us
More Benefits Information: http://nvjobs.nv.gov/Applicants/EB
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Email
Direct Inquiries or Correspondence to:
Division of Human Resource Management
Northern Nevada
209 East Musser Street,
Room 101
Carson City, Nevada 89701-4204

TDD for the Hearing Impaired (800) 326-6868
Division of Human Resource Management
Southern Nevada
555 East Washington Avenue,
Suite 1400
Las Vegas, Nevada 89101-1046

TDD for the Hearing Impaired (800) 326-6868


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