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Description Environmental Planning Unit 1(Position Code 1045) Overview: This Associate Water Resources Specialist provides key environmental planning, regulatory permitting, and project management support for large water infrastructure capital project teams. This position will directly support fast-paced teams working on the Anderson Dam Seismic Retrofit and Pacheco Reservoir Expansion Projects. Anderson Dam Seismic Retrofit Project is a complete dam rebuild that will bring the dam into compliance with today's seismic standards. Anderson Reservoir is Valley Water's largest reservoir at 90,400 acre-feet and is used to supply groundwater recharge to both North and South County, as well as convey raw water to Valley Water's water treatment plants. The seismic retrofit design phase is underway and construction of an outlet tunnel to respond to Federal Energy Regulatory Commission directives is expected to begin in early 2021. For more information about this project: fta.valleywater.org/dl/6qX81b03xr The Pacheco Reservoir Expansion Project will expand the storage capacity of the existing Pacheco Reservoir through construction and operation of a new dam, conveyance facilities, and related appurtenant structures. The project is currently in concurrent planning, design, environmental documentation, and permitting phases with construction expected to begin in 2024. For more information: https://youtu.be/PcseCj3IsEU Typical duties will include tasks and activities to comply with California Environmental Quality Act and National Environmental Policy Act requirements, as well as natural resource agency regulatory compliance. This position will also support management of environmental aspects, including consultant management, while ensuring coordination and consistency between major dam projects. This is an exciting opportunity to meaningfully contribute to some of the most challenging and large-scale efforts on the leading edge of public safety, water supply, and environmental stewardship in the Valley Water's project portfolio. Key Responsibilities include, but are not limited to : Environmental review, permitting, consultant management, dam project coordination. Ideal Candidate's Background Includes: Applicants whose experience and background best match the ideal experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and education are considered ideal candidates for the position. To determine the top candidates, each applicant will be assessed based on the ideal candidate criteria listed below. Ideal Experience: Five (5) years of professional level environmental planning or related experience involving the evaluation of the impact of proposed public works or capital projects or facilities on the community and the environment. Preparation of California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) documents on a complex dam or other water infrastructure project. Successful regulatory permit negotiation and acquisition on a complex dam or other water infrastructure project. Ideal Skills and Abilities: Strong organizational, written and verbal communication skills. Set priorities and exercise sound independent judgment within established procedural guidelines. Direct and review the work of assigned functional or project team staff. Public speaking and presentation skills. Ideal Knowledge: Principles and practices of project management, including planning, organizing, scheduling, and controlling budget. Working knowledge of the CEQA and NEPA processes as it relates to the planning, design and construction of a dam or other water infrastructure project. Federal, state and regional permitting regulations, laws, processes, and practices applied in environmental planning and natural resource management, including but not limited to: Federal and California Endangered Species Acts, Clean Water Act, National Historic Preservation Act, Porter-Cologne Water Quality Control Act, and California Fish and Game Code. FERC and US Bureau of Reclamation environmental procedures and practices. Ideal Training and Education: Equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in environmental studies, environmental planning, city and regional planning, environmental science, natural resources management, geography, or a closely related field. Required License or Certificate Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid California driver's license. Individuals who do not meet the driver's license requirement due to a disability will be considered for a reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis. To review the Classification Specification, please click here Selection Process (1) The selection process may include one or more of the following:application review, application assessment, performance exercise, written exercise and/or interview. (2) The Employment Application, Qualifying Information Questions and/or Supplemental Questions will be evaluated based on the ideal candidate criteria listed above.Resumes are highly recommended. NOTE: Position and start date is subject to availability of funds. Valley Water retains the right to repost this position as deemed necessary. Consideration may be given to existing applicant pools within the same classification. Valley Water's Equal Opportunity Non-Discrimination Policy is available for review upon request. Valley Water will make reasonable efforts in the examination process to accommodate persons with disabilities.Please advise the Office of Talent and Inclusion in advance of any special needs by calling 1-408-630-2260. Please be aware that once submitted all application materials become the property of Valley Water and will not be returned.The Office of Talent and Inclusion staff are not authorized to make copies of application materials for applicants. Closing Date/Time: 8/16/2020 11:59 PM Pacific

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 possess a degree of knowledge and proficiency sufficient to perform work independently with little or no additional training. This position is assigned to the Steptoe Valley Wildlife Management Area and will be performing duties involving the maintenance of wildlife habitat by operating and maintaining light and heavy equipment, surveying wildlife populations and hunters, controlling water levels in wetland areas, managing vegetation and maintaining public use facilities. This position is being recruited at both the Wildlife Area Technician 1 and 2 levels and may be filled at either level. Applicants are encouraged to apply for the level that best matches their education and experience. 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. Closing Date/Time:

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 is assigned to the Steptoe Valley Wildlife Management Area and will be performing duties involving the maintenance of wildlife habitat by operating and maintaining light and heavy equipment, surveying wildlife populations and hunters, controlling water levels in wetland areas, managing vegetation and maintaining public use facilities. This position is being recruited at both the Wildlife Area Technician 1 and 2 levels and may be filled at either level. Applicants are encouraged to apply for the level that best matches their education and experience. 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. Closing Date/Time:

Foresters perform professional duties in forestry, natural resource management and conservation, fire prevention and suppression, and related areas. Incumbents possess a degree of knowledge and proficiency sufficient to perform work independently with little or no additional training. This position will be stationed at one of three Nevada Division of Forestry Conservation Camps: Carlin, Ely or Wells. The Division of Forestry's mission is to provide professional natural resource and wildland fire management services to enhance, conserve and protect forest, rangeland and watershed values, endangered plants and other native flora. Under the supervision of the Northern Region Resource Management Officer, the position is responsible for implementing the natural resource program in the Nevada Division of Forestry's Northern Region (Elko, White Pine, Lander and Eureka counties). This position will, through collaboration and cooperative efforts, provide technical assistance to private landowners and state, tribal, and local governments, through natural resource program areas including but not limited to fuels management, biomass utilization, post-fire rehabilitation and restoration, urban and community forestry, rangeland watershed and forest stewardship, protected plant management, and restoration plant materials. This position will make landowner contacts, create project plans, conduct archaeological surveys and threatened and endangered species clearances, obtain all necessary landowner waivers and permits/variances, coordinate crews for project work, and monitor crews and/or contractors for project compliance. Project management activities will require regular travel throughout the region, the ability to work independently, and may involve work in arduous terrain and inclement weather. This position will also provide technical training on currently accepted natural resource management techniques to general public, professional, and internal staff audiences. The position is state general funded. For additional information, please refer to http://forestry.nv.gov/ndf-jobs/full-time-jobs/. 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.*** Closing Date/Time:

***We are hiring two (2) Water Resources Maintenance Mechanics*** Under general supervision, performs routine skilled maintenance, construction, and repair work at the Water Resource Department facilities including: wastewater treatment plants, lift stations, water treatment sites, prv stations and well sites. Primary Duties and Responsibilities: The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties. Installs, maintains, and troubleshoots motors, controls, programmable logic controllers, valves, electrical equipment, compressors and well equipment at the Water Resources Department facilities. Monitors and repairs water well and booster stations; maintains water chlorinator and generating equipment. Fabricates, constructs, installs, and repairs equipment and machinery. Operates a variety of trucks and equipment in accordance with all safety regulations and procedures. Maintains operation and maintenance records and schedules. Completes required daily documentation, logs and reports. Performs other duties as assigned or required. Minimum Qualifications & Position Requirements: Education and Experience: High School diploma or GED equivalent and three (3) years skilled in the maintenance and operations of wastewater treatment, collections, water distribution, water treatment and equipment operations experience; OR equivalent combination of education and experience. Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of City policies and procedures. Knowledge of principles and practices of water and wastewater treatment distribution and operation. Knowledge of equipment maintenance and repair methods and materials. Knowledge of methods, practices, tools, and materials used in maintaining, repairing, or constructing deep well facilities, booster stations, wastewater treatment plant equipment and machinery and wastewater lift stations. Knowledge of hydraulics and pneumatics of systems involving pneumatic tanks, deep wells, air compressors, actuators, wet wells, pumps, and booster stations. Knowledge of safety standards and practices. Knowledge of traffic laws and rules involved in vehicle and equipment operation. Knowledge of the principles of record keeping and records management. Skill in safe and efficient operation of trucks and equipment according to standard operating and safety procedures. Skill in reading and interpreting maps, technical specifications and operations manuals for vehicles and equipment. Skill in following and effectively communicating verbal and written instructions. Additional Information: Special Requirements: Possession of a valid Arizona Driver's License. Possession of a grade 1 Water or Wastewater Operator Certification from ADEQ or the ability to acquire within one year of hire. Physical Demands / Work Environment: Work is performed outdoors and in public facilities Reports To: Support Services Superintendent Supervision Exercised: None FLSA Status: Non-exempt Closing Date/Time: Continuous

This class series encompasses positions that perform a broad range of professional and technical work involving but not limited to: cultural/natural resource assessment, programming, funding, evaluation, survey, inventory, preservation, research, education, planning, mitigation and recovery. The Nevada Arts Council is recruiting for a Cultural/Natural Resource Specialist 2/Community Arts Development Specialist in Carson City. This position develops, manages, and coordinates short and long-term programs, services and partnerships of the Community Arts Development Program (CAD) of the Nevada Arts Council (NAC). The program is designed to meet the needs of constituents statewide in conjunction with the mission and goals of the NAC and to address the needs of local arts agencies, communities, and arts organizations to enhance community development through the arts. Serving all regions of the state, the CAD Program provides networking, training and funding to local arts agencies, community organizations, public institutions and businesses to advance partnerships, grow local cultural programing, and increase participation in the arts for residents and visitors. This position will be located in northern Nevada in the Carson City office and will collaborate with the Community Arts Development Specialist located in Las Vegas. Responsibilities include assisting with program development, assessment and budget management while providing individualized technical assistance and skills training to local arts agencies, communities and community arts organizations on a wide variety of topics. The position also focuses on planning and facilitation of public meetings, workshops and conferences, grants and funding proposals, articles and publications. The position collaborates with other NAC program areas on agency-wide activities, such as board meetings, surveys, and strategic planning; and assists with the Community Impact Grant and provides general assistance to applicants for other NAC grant categories as part of the agency's grant management process. These grant categories include, but are not limited to, Professional Development Grants, Operational Grants and Project Grants for Organizations. 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.*** Closing Date/Time:

Foresters perform professional duties in forestry, natural resource management and conservation, fire prevention and suppression, and related areas. Incumbents possess a degree of knowledge and proficiency sufficient to perform advanced-level work and may provide work direction and training to others. This position is responsible for leadership and guidance of all Seedbank and Biomass Management programming which includes supporting and guiding seed acquisition and application as well as biomass management approaches. The position also assists in the management of equipment used by field staff to perform program functions in the field. The position administers several grants from external cooperators and seeks additional grants that provide support for increasing seed supplies, rehabilitation and restoration activities, and biomass utilization processes and actions that lead to restored and healthy forests, rangelands and watersheds. Grant administration duties include preparing annual grant solicitations, grant applications, annual reporting, ensuring compliance with state and federal guidelines, budget creation and budget tracking. The position is expected to work across programs in the Division to ensure that the agency is strategically moving toward goals and objectives as a whole. A full Seedbank/Biomass Utilization Job Description can be found here: http://forestry.nv.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Seedbank-Biomass_Coord_Position_Descrip_20200615-1.pdf. Additional information about this position can be found by going to NDF's Job Page at http://forestry.nv.gov/ndf-jobs/full-time-jobs/ . This position will be filled in Carson City. 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.*** Closing Date/Time:

Conservation Crew Supervisors supervise crews of Nevada Department of Corrections (NDOC) inmates and/or Nevada Division of Forestry (NDF) staff, maintain security, and provide training in equipment use and safety in completing projects in resource conservation and/or fire management. Incumbents possess a degree of knowledge and proficiency sufficient to perform work independently with little or no additional training. The Division of Forestry's mission is to provide professional natural resource and wildland fire management services to enhance, conserve and protect forest, rangeland and watershed values, endangered plants and other native flora. The Division of Forestry has an unique partnership with the Department of Corrections to train and provide labor skills in natural resource and wildland fire management to minimum security inmates to help rehabilitate and reduce return rates. Under the supervision of the Conservation Camp Supervisor, this position supervises and directs up to 12 inmate crew members on natural resource conservation projects. Conservation projects can include, but are not limited to, timber stand improvement, timber harvest, insect and disease abatement, vegetative fuels reduction, tree planting, reclamation of wildfire damaged lands, riparian enhancement, watershed and range improvement, wildlife habitat enhancement, park maintenance, prescribed fire fuel reduction projects, and application of herbicide and pesticide for noxious weed and insect control. Conservation crew supervisors supervise and evaluate crew member skill levels; plan, assign and review work; brief crew regarding work requirements and processes, job hazards and safety standards; direct projects to ensure timely completion and production rates are met; identify problems and take corrective action; and ensure the custody and security of crew members. Crew supervisors also compile data and prepare records and reports related to project outcomes and accomplishments; equipment usage, maintenance and repair; and crew member evaluations, training and cohesion. Positions in the Conservation Crew Supervisor - Option A will be enrolled into the Regular retirement in PERS and will not be covered under the Heart and Lung bill. 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.*** Closing Date/Time: 08/05/2020