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APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY -
$61,011.36 to
$91,350.00
PAY GRADE: 39
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.
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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 function as first-line supervisors who train, supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned staff; assign and review work; and initiate disciplinary action.
This recruitment is for two positions, one in Las Vegas (Southern Region) and one in Elko (Eastern Region). The position located in Las Vegas will be the Southern Region Lieutenant and serves as first-line supervisor and manager of first-line supervisor for 15 Nevada State Game Warden positions and one Administrative Assistant. The position located in Elko will be Eastern Region Lieutenant and serves as first-line supervisor for 8 Nevada State Game Warden positions. The incumbents ensures officers are properly trained; supervises and evaluates performance of assigned officers; assigns and reviews work; and initiates disciplinary action. Incumbents must be willing to conduct internal administrative investigations and be part of the Mentorship program. The incumbents will also be responsible for supervising wildlife investigations, boating accidents investigations, and general law enforcement functions with the assigned region. Incumbents must live within 30 miles of the Elko Office or the Las Vegas Office. Applicants must include a writing sample, such as an investigation, of best work. The State of Nevada is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action in recruitment of its employees and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages.
***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:
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Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in wildlife management, biology, criminal justice or closely related field and four years of professional experience in enforcing wildlife and/or boating safety laws; OR one year of experience as a Game Warden III in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above. |
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Candidates hired in this series must acquire Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST) certification in Nevada. |
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A background investigation is required prior to being considered for appointment. |
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A pre-employment criminal history check and fingerprinting are required. Persons offered employment in this position will be required to pay for these items. |
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A State of Nevada/FBI background check will be required of the selected applicant.
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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. |
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A valid driver's license is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment. |
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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. |
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Pursuant to NRS 284.4066, this position has been identified as affecting public safety. Persons offered employment in this position must submit to a pre-employment screening for controlled substances.
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If there are five or fewer qualified applicants, the exam will consist of an application evaluation. (This statement does not apply for Until Recruitment Needs are Satisfied (URS) announcements).
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The exam will consist of a rating of training and experience weighted 100%. It is essential that applications include extensively detailed information with time frames regarding education and experience. Your score will be based on the information provided in your application and your responses to the questions asked below. If there are several parts to a question, answer each part separately. Along with each answer, identify the position(s) and/or training (as described in your application) where you gained the background asked for in the question. Absence of experience/training asked for in a question is not necessarily disqualifying. Failure to answer the questions will result in a score based solely on the application.
Qualified applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for interview. |
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1) Do you have a degree in a related field? List your degree level (i.e., Associates, Bachelors, Masters) and what your degree is in.
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2) Describe your public sector budget process experience in the following areas: a) experience evaluating new equipment needs; and b) experience with projecting need for staff, equipment and vehicles.
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3) Describe your experience with supervision of law enforcement related staff.
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4) Describe your law enforcement experience with the following: a) boating; b) wildlife; and c) natural resources.
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5) Describe your experience presenting wildlife information to the following: a) schools; b) game boards; and c) general public.
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6) Describe your experience monitoring establishments selling State hunting/fishing licenses.
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7) Describe your experience conducting background investigations.
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8) Describe your experience investigating applicants for special licenses and permits for the following: a) captive wildlife; b) marine events; c) falconry; d) hunting preserves; e) pet shops; f) guides; g) taxidermists; h) wildlife breeders; and i) dog trainers.
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9) Describe your experience presenting formal trainings.
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10) Describe your experience assisting in wildlife and fisheries surveys.
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11) Describe your experience with the use of sonar and/or scuba diving equipment.
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1) Please attach a writing/investigation sample to your application.
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2) Are you willing to participate in Mentorship program?
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3) Are you willing to live within 30 miles from Elko?
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4) Are you willing to live within 30 miles of Las Vegas?
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5) Are you currently POST Category 1 in Nevada?
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