CONSERVATION STAFF SPECIALIST TRAINEE 1 - Underfill Conservation Staff Specialist 1

Announcement Number: 48644 Open to all qualified persons. Posted 08/26/2024 Close Date: 09/16/2024 Recruiter:
JON TERRAZAS
Phone: (775)684-0116
Email: j.terrazas@admin.nv.gov Applications accepted for another 16 Days 18 Hrs 49 Mins
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. This position is located at Walker River State Recreation Area in Yerington, Nevada and is primarily a field work position to assist the park with all conservation objectives. As team member for the Division, you will be presented with opportunities to explore, and work in, some of our beautiful parks. Position will work on projects geared toward park planning and recreation for visitor enjoyment. Actively work with other Conservation Staff and Park Staff with weed and other noxious vegetation removal, revegetation efforts, irrigation, mosquito abatement, and tree health, and park?s overall conservation goals. Position will perform a variety of duties that are subject to change. Will work to improve trails and trail enhancements (trail mapping, familiar with drones and GIS mapping, lead with trail maintenance, signage, informational/interpretive, trail enhancements to increase access to river and safety). Assist Rangers with maintaining hunting and fishing areas, assist the park with planning, enhancing, and developing existing and new park recreational sites for visitor enjoyment or resource protection. May apply for and administer conservation related grants and other funding opportunities within conservation program objectives.

May assist with purchases for conservation needs. May assist with clearances, SHPO-NIPPA, liaison with other agencies or businesses on park's conservation related projects. Use GIS, Tremble units, Scout software to track weed inventory. Help organize and share weed inventory information with appropriate other agencies. May assist Park with Grazing Leases and Grazing Prescription Plans including interface with ranch leases on proper stock rotation, water needs, fence construction, vegetation enhancements, etc. Assist the Park with public outreach, education, special events. This position has a 25% travel requirement. 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 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. 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) Are you willing to obtain a Department of Agriculture Pesticide Applicator Certificate within 12 months of appointment and maintain certification as a condition of continuing employment

2) Are you willing to complete Department of Conservation and Natural Resources standard flight training and obtain a FAA Part 107 UAV (unmanned aerial vehicle)/drone pilot's license within 12 months of appointment and maintain certifications as a condition of continuing employment? Demonstrate knowledge, proficiency, and sound judgement in safely planning and flying UAV missions.

3) This position requires in State and out of State travel up to 25% of the time. Are you willing to meet this requirement?
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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