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Job Description
Announcement Number: 48852 Open to all qualified persons. Posted 09/13/2024 Recruiter:
DANIEL LABARBERA
Email: d.labarbera@admin.nv.gov Applications accepted until recruitment needs are satisfied
** Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. Lists of eligible candidates will be established and hiring may occur early in the recruiting process. Recruitment will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made.
The Position
Conservation Staff Specialists assist in developing, formulating, and coordinating programs, policies and procedures related to areas such as resource management, safety and training, fire management and policy management pertinent to the assigned area of natural resource management, preservation, conservation and protection.
Under close supervision, incumbents learn to perform the duties described in the series concept related to the assigned area of natural resource management, preservation, conservation, and protection. This is the trainee level in the series and incumbents may progress to the next level in the series upon meeting the minimum qualifications, satisfactory performance, and with the recommendation of the appointing authority. This recruitment is for a Conservation Staff Specialist Trainee 1 underfilling a Conservation Staff Specialist 1 position. The incumbent may auto-progress to the next level of the Conservation Staff Specialist series after meeting the minimum qualifications for the classification and satisfactory performance and endorsement by their appointing authority. Under general supervision, Conservation Staff Specialist 1s develop, formulate, and coordinate programs, policies and procedures related to the assigned area of natural resource management, preservation, conservation, and protection.
Will participate in weed and other noxious vegetation inventory and removal. Will function as lead on numerous conservation plans, includes spraying, mechanical removal, handwork, and other means to combat invasive and noxious species, including weeds, Russian Olives, mosquitos. Conduct various vegetation projects, park beautification, irrigation projects, do field surveys, weed inventory, weed abatement, trail enhancements, tree health. Seek and help administer conservation related grants and other funding opportunities within conservation program objectives, such as inventory and order chemicals and tools needed to achieve conservation objectives. Use GIS, Tremble units, Scout software to track weed inventory. Organize and share weed inventory information with appropriate other agencies. May function as liaison with contractors or other businesses with conservation related projects. Will work to propagate new plant materials, organize, and maintain the park greenhouse. Will actively assist the Park Supervisor with ranch lease management, rotation plans, water rights, fence maintenance, and protection of riparian areas. Assist the Park with public outreach, education, special events. 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. ***THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE***
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 biology, ecology, environmental studies, environmental science, fire management, forestry, natural resource management, parks management, or related field; OR graduation from high school or equivalent education and two years of technical and/or paraprofessional experience in a relevant resource management field to include maintaining lands for wildlife, surveying wildlife, wildland fire suppression and fire prevention; conducting field research and field testing, compiling data, maintaining records, and preparing reports; OR one year of experience as a Conservation Crew Supervisor I, Firefighter I, Fish Hatchery Technician II, Forester I, Park Ranger Technician III, or Wildlife Area Technician I, in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above. Special Notes Incumbents may be required to obtain and maintain certification as an Agency Certified Contract Monitor. Successful completion of the Research Associate Program through the Great Basin Institute will qualify applicants at the Conservation Staff Specialist Trainee II level. One year of experience in the AmeriCorps Program will qualify applicants at the Conservation Staff Specialist Trainee I level. Special Requirements A valid driver's license is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment. Additional Position Criteria Working varying hours and shifts including holidays, weekends, and evenings may be required. You'll be required to wear a uniform while on the job. 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. 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: https://pebp.nv.gov/
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
515 East Musser Street,
First Floor
Carson City, Nevada 89701-4204
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ABOUT THE COMPANY
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STATE OF NEVADA
Show moreThe presence of Nevada's earliest inhabitants, beginning about 12,400 years ago, is marked by many petroglyphs and archaeological sites. Baskets, decoys, and ingenious traps are evidence of the resourcefulness of these early people in a harsh and arid environment.
European explorers traveled through Nevada in the early 19th century, but it was not until 1851 that the first settlements were established. An Act of Congress created the Territory of Nevada on March 2, 1861. James W. Nye of New York was appointed Nevada's first Territorial Governor by President Abraham Lincoln later that year. On October 31, 1864, President Lincoln proclaimed Nevada's admission to the Union as the 36th state. The State's first elected Governor, Henry Blasdel, took office on December 5, 1864.
Today, Nevada is the nation's seventh largest state in land area. Several hundred mountain ranges cross its landscape, many with elevations over 10,000 feet. In contrast, the State's lowest point (along the Colorado River) is only 470 feet above sea level. From majestic mountains to desert valleys, nature has endowed Nevada with diverse and unique ecosystems.
The Nevada Legislature has honored the State's natural resources and cultural heritage with a variety of State designations described below.
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