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State of Nevada Announces
An Open Competitive Recruitment for:
WILDLIFE STAFF SPECIALIST
APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY -  $55,039.68 to  $82,308.96  PAY GRADE: 38
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: A Permanent, full time vacancy
Department: Wildlife
Division: Fisheries
Location: Reno, Sparks
Job Class Code: 01.712
RECRUITMENT INFORMATION
Announcement Number: 33245
Open to all qualified persons.
Posted 01/04/2018
Close Date: 03/01/2018
Recruiter:
   KRISTIN BOWLING
   Phone: (775)688-1522
   Email: klbowling@ndow.org
Applications accepted for another Expired
The Position
Under general direction, Wildlife Staff Specialists perform program research, planning, analysis and evaluation; draft proposed legislation, policies, procedures and regulations related to wildlife management programs and activities throughout the State.
Under the direction of the Division Administrator of Fisheries, the position will coordinate and direct the Nevada Department of Wildlife (NDOW) aquatic invasive species management program for the prevention, monitoring and control of aquatic invasive species (AIS) in Nevada. The position works with other agencies to maintain and implement a statewide watercraft inspection and decontamination program; updates and maintains a risk assessment on priority waters to focus prevention and outreach efforts; assists in development and dissemination of AIS outreach messages; develops science-based monitoring and watercraft inspection protocols for use by regional crews, volunteers and other agencies/entities; and coordinates with state, federal and tribal agencies and the public in implementing the state program and in coordinating regional efforts for AIS containment and prevention. The incumbent will implement the Nevada Aquatic Invasive Species Management Plan and represent the agency on various state and regional committees and working groups. Additionally, the position may train, supervise and evaluate the performance of subordinate staff as assigned.

To Qualify:
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 or closely related field and four years of professional experience that included organizing, planning and completing wildlife management studies, writing technical reports and preparing species or land use management plans and recommendations related to wildlife management; OR one year as a Biologist III in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Special Requirements
    A valid drivers license is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment.
Additional Position Criteria
    Experience with Aquatic Invasive Species control and prevention
    Experience developing outreach or public information campaigns.
    Experience with planning and implementing training programs.
    Experience developing and administering technical monitoring protocols
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 supervising technical field staff in one location? In several locations?
2) Do you have experience drafting commission level policy statements and regulations?
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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