Division Administrator - Data and Technology Services

Announcement Number: 529619731

Submit Resume and Letter of Interest to:
STATE OF NEVADA
DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE
6980 Sierra Center Parkway, Suite 120
Reno, Nevada 89511
Phone (775) 688-1500
• Fax (775) 688-1595
Division Administrator - Data & Technology Services
Full-Time Unclassified Position
Posted: May 22, 2024
Annual Salary: Up to $111,773
*Salary is based on Employer/Employee Paid Retirement. Employer-Paid Retirement is available with a reduced annual salary.
Recruitment Open To:Open to all qualified persons
Position Location: Reno, Nevada (with moderate statewide travel)
Recruitment Close Date: Until Position Has Been Filled
Benefits: Paid medical, dental, and vision care; life and disability insurance; 12 paid holidays; 3 weeks each of annual
and sick leave; State retirement system; and an optional tax deferred compensation plan. State employees
do not contribute to Social Security but must contribute to Medicare.
The Division Administrator of Data and Technology Services Division directs a staff of 33 which includes Management Analyst, IT
Professional, IT Technicians, GIS Analysts, Program Officers, Biologists, Wildlife Staff Specialists, and Administrative Assistants. The
position requires strong operations oversight experience within information technology, call centers, Geographic Information
Systems (GIS), and data analytics and processing. Knowledge of wildlife programs and licenses is highly preferred. This position will
have the authority under the Department's Deputy Directors and Director to carry out the Division's mission and will plan, organize,
direct, and control Division resources to achieve overall Departmental goals. The position is also responsible for oversight and
direction of:
• Licensing, boat registration and title processing, and management of licensing and clerical staff at regional offices. Licensing
consists of all hunting, fishing, special licenses and permits (SLAP) and boat licenses and includes processing, tracking, and
issuing of licenses through the consumer Nevada Department of Wildlife (NDOW) website, regional locations, and statewide
license agents (e.g., Walmart, Big 5 Sporting Goods, etc.).
• Implementation and enhancement to the Department's licensing data system which is an online license application program
and administers the license draw activity, game tag applications and processing.
• Oversight of GIS which manages all spatial and tabular wildlife data, centralized database, and development of applications
for mobile data collection and create standardized map products.
• Oversight of Information Technology support for the Department, which includes staff and programs located at 24 state-wide
locations, including field offices, fish hatcheries and wildlife management areas.
• Attends and participates in leadership level meetings including but not limited to: Nevada Board of Wildlife Commissioners
meetings and committee meetings, Western Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies (WAFWA) and Association of Fish and
Wildlife Agencies (AFWA).
• Prepares, controls and monitors the Division's budget in close coordination with the Director's Office.
• Plans, develops and manages divisional programs; establishes and evaluates priorities; coordinates activities between
geographical regions, outside agencies and other Divisions in the Department.
Qualifications:
• Bachelors' Degree from an accredited college or university in wildlife management, business management, Information Systems, or related
field and at least five years progressively responsible experience in the field of operations management and/or budgeting, including at least
two year supervisory experience.
• OR, an equivalent combination of related education and experience; Advanced degree from an accredited college or university is preferred.
Kristin Bowling, Personnel Officer
Nevada Department of Wildlife - Human Resources
6980 Sierra Center Parkway, Suite 120
Reno, NV 89511
Telephone: 775-688-1522
E-mail: klbowling@ndow.org
JOE LOMBARDO
Governor
ALAN JENNE
Director
JORDAN GOSHERT
Deputy Director
CALEB MCADOO
Deputy Director
MIKE SCOTT
Deputy Director

Closing Date/Time: Until recruitment needs are satisfied

Reno, Nevada United States View Map