WILDLIFE AREA TECHNICIAN 1
- Wildlife Water Development
APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY -
$34,681.68 to
$50,508.72
PAY GRADE: 27
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.
Wildlife Area Technicians may be assigned to work at a wildlife management area, on a water development
crew or as a regional utility person. Typical duties involve the maintenance of wildlife habitat by operating
light and heavy equipment, controlling water levels in wetland areas, managing vegetation and related activities intended to develop and enhance an environment which will support the State's wildlife species.
Incumbents perform in a trainee capacity and acquire the knowledge, skills and abilities required in this occupation.
This position will serve as the junior member of a two-person Wildlife Water Development crew that performs a wide range of necessary water development (guzzler)-related inspection, maintenance, repair, and construction duties. The position assists in operating and maintaining vehicles and equipment used on projects in a safe a reasonable manner and in accordance with appropriate operating manuals. This position also participates in other programs as needed to achieve assigned habitat program objectives. Duties may require this position working for extended periods in locations that are a significant distance from the home base, inclusive of camping out in remote areas for up to eight days at a time. This position interacts with NDOW and non-NDOW people including the many volunteers assisting the crew on guzzler construction and major rebuild projects.
This position is being recruited at both the Wildlife Area Technician 1 and 2 level.
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 experience in maintenance, farming or construction work; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Special Requirements
Pursuant to NRS 284.4006, positions in this series have been identified as affecting public safety. Persons offered employment in these positions must submit to a pre-employment screening for controlled substances.
Positions in this series are required to obtain and maintain a valid Nevada commercial driver's license with tanker endorsement and air brake certification within six months of appointment.
A valid driver's license is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment.
Additional Position Criteria
60% travel, with 40% of extensive field time
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