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APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY -
$80,053.92 to
$120,122.64
PAY GRADE: 40
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.
Incumbent serves as first-line supervisor for Nevada State Game Wardens in the Western Region. The incumbent ensures officers are properly trained, and supervises and evaluates performance of assigned officers; assigns and reviews work; and initiates disciplinary action.
To apply for the recruitment, you will need to submit application online at: https://nvapps.state.nv.us. The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to 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.
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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1) Do you have a current Nevada Category 1 POST certification?
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