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Under general supervision, Vocational Education Instructors instruct students of varying ages and educational level in one or more of the vocational skills. Incumbents possess a degree of knowledge and proficiency sufficient to perform work independently with little or no additional training. Nevada DIVISION OF CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES (DCFS) is seeking multiple Vocational Education Instructors to work at Independence High School located on the campus of the NEVADA YOUTH TRAINING CENTER (NYTC) in Elko, NV. NYTC is a 60-bed staff secure facility for male youth age 12 to 18. Located in Northern Nevada Elko is a growing, progressive small City with an exceptional quality of life. With some of the most majestic views in Nevada and an abundance of recreational activities, Elko is an outdoor paradise! Incumbents possess a degree of knowledge and proficiency sufficient to perform work independently with little or no additional training. Under the general direction of the Principal, the instructor will notify the Principal of each student the instructor believes is inappropriately assigned to class after assessing student goals. The instructor will instruct students in areas where he/she is certified. The instructor will use a variety of approved methods of instruction to insure a well-rounded learning experience with work appropriate to the subject in accord with the state course of studies being assigned. The assigned work will qualify the students for a Nevada High School diploma. Curriculum will include remedial instruction and the teaching of higher order thinking skills using instructional materials, methods, and activities which will contribute to the student's goals. The instructor will have student assignments and appropriate materials organized to teach all classes assigned. Lesson plans/or student assignments will be maintained and provide for individual work at least one week in advance. The quantity of work to be learned or performed depends on the student's needs and their goals. If the student is not achieving at a satisfactory rate, the teacher shall notify the cottage by appropriate documentation. Ongoing evaluation will be made of students who are two or more weeks behind in assignments or failing to work satisfactorily. Students will be reported on the weekly Deficiency list and on Treatment Team Reports. This is a permanent position open for ANY candidate with a valid Nevada secondary teaching license and an Endorsement in any Career and Technical Education (CTE). This is a full time position with an anticipated work schedule of 8 am to 5 pm, Monday through Friday that includes a variable work agreement with overtime after 40 hours per week. The State of Nevada and DCFS offer an excellent benefits package that includes health, dental and vision insurance, participation in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), accrual of 15 days of annual and 15 days of sick leave, 11 paid holidays and no city, county, state or social security tax! DCFS also encourages education by providing on-going trainings and paid release time for staff to obtain CEU's. Some positions may also be eligible for an additional 5% Shift Differential pay. DCFS together in partnership with families, communities and other governmental agencies provides support and services to assist Nevada's children and families in reaching their full human potential. We recognize that Nevada's families are our future and children, youth and families thrive when they live in safe permanent settings, experience a sense of sustainable emotional and physical wellbeing, and receive support to consistently make positive choices for family and the common good. DCFS is an extremely complex organization with incredibly dedicated and professional staff committed to serving Nevada's youth and families! More information on our Division and the valuable services we provide Nevada's children and families can be found at: http://dcfs.nv.gov/ Closing Date/Time:

Under general supervision, Academic Teachers counsel, evaluate and instruct adjudicated juveniles who are assigned to a youth training facility; develop curriculum and individualized educational programs; monitor student progress; participate in behavior modification programs and the treatment team process; and develop and present in-service training for staff members. Nevada DIVISION OF CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES (DCFS) is seeking an Academic English Teacher to work at Independence High School located on the campus of the NEVADA YOUTH TRAINING CENTER (NYTC) in Elko, NV. NYTC is a 60-bed staff secure facility for male youth age 12 to 18. Located in Northern Nevada Elko is a growing, progressive small city with an exceptional quality of life. With some of the most majestic views in Nevada and an abundance of recreational activities, Elko is an outdoor paradise! Incumbents possess a degree of knowledge and proficiency sufficient to perform work independently with little or no additional training. Under the general direction of the Principal, the instructor will notify the Principal of each student the instructor believes is inappropriately assigned to class after assessing student goals. The instructor will instruct students in areas where he/she is certified. Class work will be assigned to students upon class entry. The instructor will use a variety of approved methods of instruction to insure a well-rounded learning experience. The instructor will assign work appropriate to the subject in accord with the state course of studies. The assigned work will qualify the students for a Nevada High School diploma. Curriculum will include remedial instruction and the teaching of higher order thinking skills using instructional materials, methods, and activities which will contribute to the student's goals. The instructor will have student assignments and appropriate materials organized to teach all classes assigned. Lesson plans/or student assignments will be maintained and provide for individual work at least one week in advance. The quantity of work to be learned or performed depends on the student's needs and their goals. If the student is not achieving at a satisfactory rate, the teacher shall notify the cottage by appropriate documentation. Ongoing evaluation will be made of students who are two or more weeks behind in assignments or failing to work satisfactorily. Students will be reported on the weekly Deficiency list and on Treatment Team Reports. This is a permanent position open for ANY candidate with a valid Nevada secondary teaching license and an endorsement in English. This is a full time position with an anticipated work schedule of 8 am - 5 pm, Monday - Friday that includes a variable work agreement with overtime after 40 hours per week. The State of Nevada and DCFS offer an excellent benefits package that includes health, dental and vision insurance, participation in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), accrual of 15 days of annual and 15 days of sick leave, 11 paid holidays and no city, county, state or social security tax! DCFS also encourages education by providing on-going trainings and paid release time for staff to obtain CEU's. Some positions may also be eligible for an additional 5% Shift Differential pay. DCFS together in partnership with families, communities and other governmental agencies provides support and services to assist Nevada's children and families in reaching their full human potential. We recognize that Nevada's families are our future and children, youth and families thrive when they live in safe permanent settings, experience a sense of sustainable emotional and physical wellbeing, and receive support to consistently make positive choices for family and the common good. DCFS is an extremely complex organization with incredibly dedicated and professional staff committed to serving Nevada's youth and families! More information on our Division and the valuable services we provide Nevada's children and families can be found at: http://dcfs.nv.gov/ Closing Date/Time:

Group Supervisors perform duties involving the education, employment, training, treatment, care and custody of juvenile offenders residing within a State Youth Training Center; maintain comprehensive records of assigned youths' program activities; and provide individual guidance pursuant to State or federal laws and regulations. The Nevada DIVISION OF CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES (DCFS) is recruiting for a Group Supervisor II located at the Nevada Youth Training Center (NYTC) a 60-bed staff secure facility for male youth age 12 to 18 located in Elko, NV. Elko is a growing, progressive small city with an exceptional quality of life. With some of the most majestic views in Nevada and an abundance of recreational activities, Elko is an outdoor paradise! NYTC's goal is to promote positive self-growth, create change in behavior, attitudes, values and ways of thinking through education, therapeutic treatment and appropriate medical and mental health services. Incumbents supervise the activities of youths within assigned unit; directly observe work habits, social behavior, and attitude to ensure conduct meets established rules and regulations of the institution; provide assistance and direction to youths in the performance of assignments, acceptable behavior, proper dress and personal hygiene; and participate as a member of a treatment team to implement a treatment plan; document progress or problems in youths' development. Some Group Supervisor 2 positions may be used to under fill the Group Supervisor 3 level. This is a full time position that includes a variable work agreement that may be scheduled to work hours and days different than 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday such as swing shift and weekends. The State of Nevada and DCFS offer an excellent benefits package that includes health, dental and vision insurance, participation in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), accrual of 15 days of annual and 15 days of sick leave, 11 paid holidays and no city, county, state or social security tax! Closing Date/Time:

Engineering Technician positions perform a broad range of duties involving technical engineering work in support of professional engineers. Duties include but are not limited to drafting, engineering calculations, surveying, materials/soils testing, construction inspection, roadway design, right-of-way engineering, planning, permitting and inspection, water rights appropriation and land acquisition in support of civil or related professional engineering work. Duties require the application of technical engineering skills, methods, and practices in compiling technical data, drafting, computers, computer aided software, operating specialized equipment, and preparing engineering related documents. Under general direction, incumbents function independently at the advanced journey level performing technical work requiring knowledge of engineering theories, principles, concepts and practices in a specialized area.. This position is located in District III, Elko. Under the direction of the District Engineer incumbent plays critical a critical role in the development, delivery, and administration of district construction projects. Responsibilities will include: survey functions; assisting construction crews; drafting plans and specifications; field inspection of projects; material testing; cost estimation; computer aided drafting; and project coordination. Women and under-represented groups are encouraged to apply. Nevada Department of Transportation 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, pregnancy, genetic information (GINA), or gender identity and expression. Closing Date/Time: 04/27/2018

Biologists conduct fisheries, wildlife and/or habitat management projects and research studies including data collection, analysis and interpretation; develop and implement project proposals and work plans; prepare recommendations; and participate in public relations activities. Incumbents possess a degree of knowledge and proficiency sufficient to perform work independently with little or no additional training. This position works within the Department of Agriculture and is located in Elko, NV. Under the supervision of the State Veterinarian the incumbent will coordinate with the Nevada Department of Wildlife, Wildlife Services, livestock producers and the state disease laboratory on predatory animal programs and wildlife habitat management studies. Duties to include collecting and analyzing wildlife, land, water and resource use survey data to help the department and implement land and predator management plans; field investigations addressing habitat and land use practices associated with predatory work; maintain files on all predatory animal work including, but not limited to federal NEPA and clearance documentation, original projects design, work & costs, maintenance work & cost, and long-term trends and results; track, document and prepare reports and summaries of field activities and program accomplishments; and plan, budget, coordinate and participate in surveys and inspections associated with determining new and ongoing projects. Additional duties include working closely with the State Veterinarian on collecting and analyzing disease outbreaks in all animal species. The collection of samples include, but are not limited to, post mortem sample collection. This position will be required to travel and work in remote areas at project sites throughout Nevada and in some situations, spend up to five consecutive days. Closing Date/Time:

Commercial Vehicle Safety Inspectors perform skilled mechanical inspections on commercial vehicles and review related records to ensure compliance with State and federal motor carrier laws and regulations and to identify potential safety problems and mechanical deficiencies; conduct mechanical inspections at crashes; and provide technical assistance to the NHP and the motor carrier industry on the regulatory and mechanical aspects of commercial vehicle safety. The Division of Nevada Highway Patrol (NHP) is recruiting to fill a vacancy in the Elko office. This position will support the Nevada Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program (MCSAP) and the state's school bus inspection program. This position requires an understanding of motor carrier laws and regulations and the application of those laws; requires the ability to identify mechanical deficiencies and to determine safety deficiencies based on laws and regulations; the ability to conduct mechanical inspections of vehicles post-crash; the ability to conduct mechanical inspections on school buses; the ability to provide technical assistance to NHP commercial law enforcement personnel and the motor carrier industry on mechanical issues; the ability to read and understand business records; verbal communication skills for scheduling, conducting and explaining inspections; and writing skills necessary to complete state and federal reports. May require occasional work on weekends and evenings. THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. Closing Date/Time:

Correctional Officers maintain and supervise inmates in state Correctional facilities in a controlled humane environment. This position may be at a Maximum Security Prison. Incumbents perform in a trainee capacity and acquire the knowledge, skills and abilities required in this occupation. Current vacancies related to this recruitment are located at Carlin Conservation Camp in Carlin, NV (outside Elko, NV) Minimum qualification is to list 2 years of your most recent work history. Work history can be full time work, military or college experience after high school graduation. Please list the most recent 10 years of work history and any additional correctional officer related experience. All correspondence will be done through the NVAPPS notification system and the email address that you list on your application. Make sure you have your email settings set to accept email from the internet domain of "doc.nv.gov". Many systems will send "doc" email to spam bin and that will keep you from receiving the invitations to test. As a condition of continuing employment, applicants must: *Be willing to work overtime on short notice, as well as weekends and holidays. *Be willing to be recalled on short notice, as well as weekends and holidays. *Be willing to be placed on stand-by status if necessary. * Be available to work any post/shift assignment. * Be willing to work 8, 10, or 12 hour shifts. * Pass all phases of orientation training (Failure to pass all phases will result in rejection from probation). Closing Date/Time:

Mental Health Counselors provide counseling, case management, direct clinical services, community and home based services, and behavioral and human services to mentally ill, developmentally disabled and/or emotionally disturbed clients in an outpatient, residential, community or similar setting. Incumbents possess a degree of knowledge and proficiency sufficient to perform work independently with little or no additional training. *** THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME BASED ON THE AMOUNT OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. *** DCFS is recruiting for a Mental Health Counselor 2 located in Elko, NV. These positions are part of the Advanced Foster Care Program (AFCP) approved in 2015 Legislation. Mental Health Counselors will provide coaching, mentoring, and training to foster families in the AFCP by using an evidence-based model. Incumbents will work closely with foster families in the program through weekly in-home visits to address the training and parenting needs of the foster parents the AFCP. The position may also assist with the recruitment and training of prospective foster families who will participate in the program. The program's goals include increasing placement stability and achieving permanency timely for youth in foster care. Incumbents train foster parents in the evidence based parenting program, "Together Facing the Challenge" and the trauma informed care training "Caring For Children Who Have Experienced Trauma," provide weekly in-home coaching to foster parents in the program, participate in recruiting homes for the program, collect data as required, enter information into UNITY, and document interactions with foster parents. The positions are full-time with a regular work schedule that includes a variable work agreement with overtime after 40 hours per week. The Nevada DIVISION OF CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES (DCFS), together in partnership with families, communities and other governmental agencies, provides support and services to assist Nevada's children and families in reaching their full human potential. Closing Date/Time:

Food Service Cook/Supervisors prepare and/or supervise quantity food preparation and serving according to standardized menus and recipes in an institutional setting. Incumbents possess a degree of knowledge and proficiency sufficient to perform advanced-level work and may provide work direction and training to others. The Nevada DIVISION OF CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES (DCFS) is seeking a Food Service Cook/Supervisor II for the Nevada Youth Training Center (NYTC), a 48-bed secure facility for male youth age 14 to 18 located in Elko NV. NYTC's goal is to promote positive self-growth, create change in behavior, attitudes, values and ways of thinking through education, therapeutic treatment and appropriate medical and mental health services. Under general supervision, incumbents perform or supervise the performance of the full range of duties described in the series concept. Incumbents work in a youth correctional facility serving three meals daily; order and obtain food and kitchen supplies; schedule, assign, coordinate and review work of a staff of five or more students or inmates on an assigned shift; monitor security of the general kitchen area and food as required; provide training and orientation to new staff regarding agency policies and procedures, food preparation and service, and health and safety regulations. Serve or supervise the serving of meals in a controlled environment cafeteria style, or the delivery of bulk or individual servings as special situations may require; ensure food quality and food portion control by utilizing standard measuring devices, equipment, standardized recipes, and food production sheets to maintain established food cost control and quality. Monitor cost control on a per plate basis by ordering appropriate quantities of food items and supplies in accordance with established policies and guidelines and by using portion control; maintain necessary reports and records for analysis and accounting purposes. Closing Date/Time:

Agricultural Enforcement Officers are field agents and inspectors (peace officers) of the Department of Agriculture, and as such, enforce all State agricultural laws and regulations. Incumbents possess a degree of knowledge and proficiency sufficient to perform work independently with little or no additional training. This position works within the Nevada Department of Agriculture (NDA) and is located in Elko, NV. The Agricultural Enforcement Officer 2 is a Sworn Peace Officer for the Nevada Department of Agriculture, Animal Industry, Enforcement Division. Under general supervision, the position will: provide protection of public health and safety for the residents and visitors of the state; provide inspection, investigation, and law enforcement duties for all livestock, estray/feral horses, or animal related events or incidents, to include animal health inspection requirements, theft of livestock and animal cruelty; conduct traffic stops on commercial/private agricultural vehicles on roadways and inspections at highway check sites; monitor animals entering the area or state from other areas or states and international locations, inspecting for zoonotic and non-endemic diseases; assist State Veterinarian, State Entemologist, State Pathologist, and State Weed Coordinator, as needed for disease outbreaks and emergencies; provides law enforcement support for other NDA divisions; inspect vehicles from quarantined states for actionable quarantine insects; provides assistance to local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies; train, supervise, and evaluate brand inspection personnel; and provide training of new hires in all aspects of the positions required essential functions and responsibilities. ** Please note the selected candidates will be subject to an extensive background investigation including a polygraph and physical examination. ** Closing Date/Time:

Biologists conduct fisheries, wildlife and/or habitat management projects and research studies including data collection, analysis and interpretation; develop and implement project proposals and work plans; prepare recommendations; and participate in public relations activities. This position will work with the Game Management Division to coordinate with Game Division and field staff (including seasonal technicians, graduate students, and volunteers) to effectively and efficiently conduct both field and data management work including mountain goat and bighorn sheep disease transmission monitoring and mule deer migration and survival monitoring. Other duties as agreed upon by the Game Division staff could also include: supporting area biologists with Elk Landowner Incentive Tag monitoring; supporting Landowner Deer and Antelope Compensation Tag biologists with counts; participating in aerial and ground based wildlife surveys and wildlife capture and transplant projects; documenting field observations; collecting and properly transferring biological samples from sick or dead animals; monitoring satellite collar data transmissions; collecting dropped big game collars; and converting previously collected Game Division survey, hunt, disease, and GPS animal location data into the proper electronic form. Closing Date/Time:

Mental Health Counselors provide counseling, case management, direct clinical services, community and home based services, and behavioral and human services to mentally ill, developmentally disabled and/or emotionally disturbed clients in an outpatient, residential, community or similar setting. Licensure in Nevada as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Psychologist OR as registered intern as a Clinical Social Worker, Clinical Professional Counselor, Marriage and Family Therapist or Psychological Assistant as issued by the appropriate licensing board is required within three months of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment. This recruitment is for several clinicians at Nevada Youth Training Center in Elko. Mental Health Counselors in this setting complete clinical assessments, treatment planning, individual, family and group counseling, case staffing, case management for youth who are placed in this DCFS juvenile justice residential correctional facility. The Nevada DIVISION OF CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES (DCFS), together in partnership with families, communities and other governmental agencies, provides support and services to assist Nevada's children and families in reaching their full human potential. DCFS programs include child protective and welfare service delivery in rural Nevada and oversight of urban county-operated child protective and welfare services, children's mental/behavioral health treatment and residential services (outpatient and inpatient acute) in urban Nevada, and statewide juvenile justice services including state-operated youth training centers and youth parole. DCFS is an extremely complex organization with incredibly dedicated and professional staff committed to building strong communities through strengthening families. Closing Date/Time: 04/24/2018

Group Supervisors perform duties involving the education, employment, training, treatment, care and custody of juvenile offenders residing within a State Youth Training Center; maintain comprehensive records of assigned youths' program activities; and provide individual guidance pursuant to State or federal laws and regulations. The Nevada DIVISION OF CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES (DCFS) is recruiting for Group Supervisor I located at the Nevada Youth Training Center (NYTC) a 60-bed staff secure facility for male youth age 12 to 18 located in Elko, NV. Elko is a growing, progressive small City with an exceptional quality of life. With some of the most majestic views in Nevada and an abundance of recreational activities, Elko is an outdoor paradise! NYTC's goal is to promote positive self-growth, create change in behavior, attitudes, values and ways of thinking through education, therapeutic treatment and appropriate medical and mental health services. Incumbents perform in a trainee capacity and acquire the knowledge, skills and abilities required in this occupation. The incumbent will supervise the activities of youths within assigned unit; directly observe work habits, social behavior, and attitude to ensure conduct meets established rules and regulations of the institution; provide assistance and direction to youths in the performance of assignments, acceptable behavior, proper dress and personal hygiene; participate as a member of a treatment team to implement a treatment plan; and document progress or problems in youths' development. This is a full time position that includes a variable work agreement that may be scheduled to work hours and days different than 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday such as swing shift and weekends. The State of Nevada and DCFS offer an excellent benefits package that includes health, dental and vision insurance, participation in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), accrual of 15 days of annual and 15 days of sick leave, 11 paid holidays and no city, county, state or social security tax. Closing Date/Time:

Mental Health Counselors provide counseling, case management, direct clinical services, community and home based services, and behavioral and human services to mentally ill, developmentally disabled and/or emotionally disturbed clients in an outpatient, residential, community or similar setting. Incumbents perform in a trainee capacity and acquire the knowledge, skills and abilities required in this occupation. This recruitment is to underfill Mental Health Counselor II positions with Mental Health Counselor I's.The eligible list will be used to fill clinician positions at Nevada Youth Training Center in Elko. Mental Health Counselors in this setting complete clinical assessments, treatment planning, individual, family and group counseling, case staffing, case management for youth who are placed in this DCFS juvenile justice residential correctional facility. Applicants must be eligible for an internship for licensure with the Nevada Board of Examiners for Social Workers, Nevada Board of Examiners for Marriage and Family Therapy and Clinical Professional Counselors or the Nevada Board of Examiners for Psychologists. DCFS can provide supervision and clinical hours for interns. The Nevada DIVISION OF CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES (DCFS), together in partnership with families, communities and other governmental agencies, provides support and services to assist Nevada's children and families in reaching their full human potential. DCFS programs include child protective and welfare service delivery in rural Nevada and oversight of urban county-operated child protective and welfare services, children's mental/behavioral health treatment and residential services (outpatient and inpatient acute) in urban Nevada, and statewide juvenile justice services including state-operated youth training centers and youth parole. DCFS is an extremely complex organization with incredibly dedicated and professional staff committed to building strong communities through strengthening families. Closing Date/Time: 04/23/2018

Agricultural Enforcement Officers are field agents and inspectors (peace officers) of the Department of Agriculture, and as such, enforce all State agricultural laws and regulations. Incumbents perform in a trainee capacity and acquire the knowledge, skills and abilities required in this occupation. This position works within the Department of Agriculture and is located in Elko, NV. This recruitment will be used to underfill an Agricultural Enforcement Officer II. Automatic progression may occur upon the supervisor's approval and when minimum qualifications of higher level have been met. The incumbent will be trained to perform law enforcement duties in a Nevada Peace Officer Standards & Training (POST) law enforcement academy. Upon successful graduation from the academy and under close supervision, the incumbent will be trained to provide protection of public health and safety for the residents and visitors of the state; conduct inspections, investigations and law enforcement duties for all livestock, stray/feral horses or animal related events or incidents to include animal health inspection requirements, theft of livestock and animal cruelty. Additional responsibilities consist of monitoring animals entering the area of state from other areas of states and international locations; conducting traffic stops on commercial/private agricultural vehicles on roadways and carrying out inspections at highway check sites. Travel up to 50% of the time may be required. **Please note that selected candidates will be subject to an extensive background investigation including a polygraph and physical examination.** Closing Date/Time:

Biologists conduct fisheries, wildlife and/or habitat management projects and research studies including data collection, analysis and interpretation; develop and implement project proposals and work plans; prepare recommendations; and participate in public relations activities. Incumbents possess a degree of knowledge and proficiency sufficient to perform work independently with little or no additional training. The incumbent will work under the Eastern Region Habitat Supervisor to coordinate habitat conservation, enhancement and restoration activities on private land in Eastern Nevada. The focus of the incumbent will largely be to develop, manage, and implement projects, including conservation easements, with a specific emphasis and priority on private lands. This will require the incumbent to have inter-personal communication skills to facilitate working effectively with private landowners to explain and prepare proposals for potential funding through the Nevada Department of Wildlife (NDOW) or partner programs. The incumbent must also be capable of developing and administering scopes of work for effective and timely project implementation. Because of the shared duties of this position between Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and NDOW, the incumbent will need to effectively communicate with and work in close coordination with leadership and staff from both organizations to identify and develop projects using the best conservation practices for habitat restoration, enhancement, and management of habitats on private land. The incumbent will be required to communicate project progress thru reports to maintain communication between NDOW, NRCS and other partner agencies or non-governmental organizations (NGOs), as applicable. Incumbent will be well versed in developing project proposals and to effectively build working relationships with other agencies and organizations that provide biological assistance to landowners. This position is also being recruited as Biologist 1 & Biologist 2. Closing Date/Time:

Biologists conduct fisheries, wildlife and/or habitat management projects and research studies including data collection, analysis and interpretation; develop and implement project proposals and work plans; prepare recommendations; and participate in public relations activities. The incumbent will work under the Eastern Region Habitat Supervisor to coordinate habitat conservation, enhancement and restoration activities on private land in Eastern Nevada. The focus of the incumbent will largely be to develop, manage, and implement projects, including conservation easements, with a specific emphasis and priority on private lands. This will require the incumbent to have inter-personal communication skills to facilitate working effectively with private landowners to explain and prepare proposals for potential funding through the Nevada Department of Wildlife (NDOW) or partner programs. The incumbent must also be capable of developing and administering scopes of work for effective and timely project implementation. Because of the shared duties of this position between Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and NDOW, the incumbent will need to effectively communicate with and work in close coordination with leadership and staff from both organizations to identify and develop projects using the best conservation practices for habitat restoration, enhancement, and management of habitats on private land. The incumbent will be required to communicate project progress thru reports to maintain communication between NDOW, NRCS and other partner agencies or non-governmental organizations (NGOs), as applicable. Incumbent will be well versed in developing project proposals and to effectively build working relationships with other agencies and organizations that provide biological assistance to landowners. This position is also being recruited as Biologist 1 & Biologist 3. Closing Date/Time:

Biologists conduct fisheries, wildlife and/or habitat management projects and research studies including data collection, analysis and interpretation; develop and implement project proposals and work plans; prepare recommendations; and participate in public relations activities. Incumbents perform in a trainee capacity and acquire the knowledge, skills and abilities required in this occupation. The incumbent will work under the Eastern Region Habitat Supervisor to coordinate habitat conservation, enhancement and restoration activities on private land in Eastern Nevada. The focus of the incumbent will largely be to develop, manage, and implement projects, including conservation easements, with a specific emphasis and priority on private lands. This will require the incumbent to have inter-personal communication skills to facilitate working effectively with private landowners to explain and prepare proposals for potential funding through the Nevada Department of Wildlife (NDOW) or partner programs. The incumbent must also be capable of developing and administering scopes of work for effective and timely project implementation. Because of the shared duties of this position between Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and NDOW, the incumbent will need to effectively communicate with and work in close coordination with leadership and staff from both organizations to identify and develop projects using the best conservation practices for habitat restoration, enhancement, and management of habitats on private land. The incumbent will be required to communicate project progress thru reports to maintain communication between NDOW, NRCS and other partner agencies or non-governmental organizations (NGOs), as applicable. Incumbent will be well versed in developing project proposals and to effectively build working relationships with other agencies and organizations that provide biological assistance to landowners. This position is also being recruited as Biologist 2 & Biologist 3. Closing Date/Time:

Biologists conduct fisheries, wildlife and/or habitat management projects and research studies including data collection, analysis and interpretation; develop and implement project proposals and work plans; prepare recommendations; and participate in public relations activities. Incumbents perform in a trainee capacity and acquire the knowledge, skills and abilities required in this occupation. This position will work with the Game Management Division to coordinate with Game Division and field staff (including seasonal technicians, graduate students, and volunteers) to effectively and efficiently conduct both field and data management work including mountain goat and bighorn sheep disease transmission monitoring and mule deer migration and survival monitoring. Other duties as agreed upon by the Game Division staff could also include: supporting area biologists with Elk Landowner Incentive Tag monitoring; supporting Landowner Deer and Antelope Compensation Tag biologists with counts; participating in aerial and ground based wildlife surveys and wildlife capture and transplant projects; documenting field observations; collecting and properly transferring biological samples from sick or dead animals; monitoring satellite collar data transmissions; collecting dropped big game collars; and converting previously collected Game Division survey, hunt, disease, and GPS animal location data into the proper electronic form. Closing Date/Time:

Maintenance Repair Specialists perform a variety of skilled work in two or more of the mechanical and construction trades in order to repair, construct, and/or maintain buildings, grounds and equipment. The Nevada DIVISION OF CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES (DCFS) is looking to hire a Maintenance Repair Specialist. Incumbents possess a degree of knowledge and proficiency sufficient to perform work independently with little or no additional training. Under general supervision, incumbent will perform: 1) basic plumbing work in order to maintain, repair and modify plumbing systems and fixtures; install and repair valves and fixtures and open clogged drains; 2) basic carpentry work to maintain, repair and modify facilities and fixtures; install and repair locks, make keys, install venetian blinds, etc.; may construct special use features or objects; 3) basic and interior painting work such as taping, texturing and patching sheetrock and masonry surfaces, setting up ladders and scaffolding, etc.; 4) basic electrical work, including installing new parts in defective equipment, replacing ballasts on 120, 277 and 480 volt fixtures, adjusting and cleaning electronic controls; 4) basic equipment maintenance and repair work, including tuning and adjusting equipment and/or vehicles, preventive maintenance, replacing worn or damage parts, etc.; 5) basic welding and machine work such as shaping, joining and installing ductwork; constructing racks for storage; welding gates; repairing tools and equipment, etc. This position may be required to work nights, weekend and holidays, as well as share stand by responsibilities with other maintenance staff. This is a full time position with a variable work agreement with overtime after 40 hours per week. The State of Nevada and DCFS offer an excellent benefits package that includes health, dental and vision insurance, participation in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), accrual of 15 days of annual and 15 days of sick leave, 11 paid holidays and no city, county, state or social security tax! Closing Date/Time: