APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY -
$37,646.64 to
$55,039.68
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
Statewide.
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 possess a degree of knowledge and proficiency sufficient to perform work independently with little or no additional training.
The position of Conservation Crew Supervisor is responsible for training a 12-person inmate crew on emergency incidents, conservation projects and community assistance work. The incumbent must pass the arduous pack test that consists of a three (3) mile walk, carrying a forty-five (45) pound pack within forty-five (45) minutes.
**PLEASE NOTE: This recruitment is for the following geographical areas only: Carlin, Carson City, Ely, Jean, Three Lakes Valley (Indian Springs), Wells and Winnemucca. In order to receive consideration in this recruitment, applicants MUST indicate which of the above geographical area(s) they are willing to accept employment on the "Availability" tab when applying for this position.
*** THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME BASED ON THE AMOUNT OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. QUALIFIED APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. ***
In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:
Education and Experience (Minimum Qualifications)
Graduation from high school or equivalent education and two years of logging, construction, ranching or physically active conservation-related experience such as tree trimming, planting, fire suppression or related activity; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Special Notes
Applicants are required to pass a physical agility test prior to appointment and as a condition 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.
Positions must pass a strict annual physical examination according to agency standards and to meet requirements of the provisions of the Heart/Lung Bills.
All positions must obtain Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers (CPR & AED) American Heart Association certification during the probationary period and maintain certification as a condition of continuing employment.
Special Requirements
Possession of a valid driver's license is required at the time of application and as a condition of continuing employment.
Pursuant to NRS 284.4066, all positions in this class have been identified as affecting public safety. Persons offered employment in this class must submit to a pre-employment screening for controlled substances.
Positions are required to work weekends and/or holidays and must be available for emergency assignments up to 14 days in duration.
Positions must complete a 40-hour pre-service training in supervision of inmates.
Applicants are required to undergo a Nevada Department of Corrections (NDOC) 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.
