STAFF GAME WARDEN

Announcement Number: 48154 Open to all qualified persons. Posted 07/18/2024 Recruiter:
KRISTIN BOWLING
Phone: (775)688-1522
Email: klbowling@ndow.org 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

Incumbents function as first-line supervisors who train, supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned staff; assign and review work; and initiate disciplinary action.

Position is responsible to research and write Division policy for the Chief Game Warden, research and write regulations for the Nevada Board of Wildlife Commission, research and write Bill Drafts for presentation to the Nevada Legislature, establish and write training standards for the Division. Position will investigate administrative investigations as assigned, oversee the Division Training Program, act as the Single Point of Contact (SPOC) with Nevada POST. Position will provide direct support to the Chief Game Warden for critical daily operational needs. To apply for the recruitment, you will need to submit application online at: https://nvapps.state.nv.us. 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.

To see full Class Specifications visit: http://hr.nv.gov/Resources/ClassSpecs/Class_Specifications-13_0/

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 wildlife management, biology or closely related field and four years of professional experience in the enforcement of wildlife and boating safety laws and regulations; OR one year of experience as a Game Warden III in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience. Special Notes Applicants must meet Peace Officers' Standards and Training (POST) requirements as established in the Nevada Revised Statutes and Nevada Administrative Code. Special Requirements A background investigation is required prior to being considered for appointment. A pre-employment criminal history check and fingerprinting are required. Persons offered employment in this position will be required to pay for these items. A State of Nevada/FBI background check will be required of the selected applicant. 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. 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.
The following additional questions are part of this Recruitment

1) Describe your experience with law enforcement training (e.g., Field Training Officer or Law Enforcement Trainer).

2) Describe your experience with technical writing (such as policy development).

3) Do you have a current Nevada POST Category 1 Certification?

4) Describe your experience supervising law enforcement personnel.
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: http://pebp.state.nv.us
More Benefits Information: http://nvjobs.nv.gov/Applicants/EB
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Northern Nevada
515 East Musser Street,
First Floor
Carson City, Nevada 89701-4204

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