APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY -
$54,329.76 to
$80,972.64
PAY GRADE: 37
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
Statewide.
Game Wardens protect the wildlife and fisheries resources of the State and the public by enforcing wildlife, boating and natural resource laws and by providing education in areas such as wildlife management, and hunter, boating and firearms safety.
Incumbents possess a degree of knowledge and proficiency sufficient to perform work independently with little or no additional training.
Two seasonal positions are available - one for Lake Tahoe, one for Lake Mead. The office location is in Carson City for the Lake Tahoe position and the Lake Mead position will work out of the Boulder City area. The positions will work during summer months conducting boating safety patrols and search and rescue operations as needed. There will be an occasional need to do wildlife patrol throughout the year. Intermittent assignments will be completed throughout the year for training and qualifications.
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, criminal justice or closely related field and three years of professional experience in enforcing wildlife and/or boating safety laws; OR two years of experience as a Game Warden II in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Special Notes
Candidates hired in this series must acquire Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST) certification in Nevada.
Special Requirements
A background investigation prior to being considered for appointment.
A pre-employment criminal history check and fingerprinting are required. Persons offered employment in this position will be required to pay for these items.
A State of Nevada/FBI background check will be required of the selected applicant.
Successful completion of a medical examination; physical agility test; psychological test and evaluation, which will include polygraph testing; and a background investigation are required at the time of appointment.
A valid driver's license is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment.
For insurance purposes and home storage of state vehicles, employee must reside in the State of Nevada at 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 first submit to a pre-employment screening test for controlled substances.
Additional Position Criteria
Certified and current with POST Category 1 is required.
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) The position may be asked to complete a physical agility test to proceed forward in the selection process. The test includes a 100 yard continuous swim in 5 minutes or less and dragging a 75 pound sandbag 50 feet and lifting it into a truck. Can you complete this?
2) Please list which locations you are willing to work in. (Lake Tahoe area, or, Lake Mead area).