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Job Description
Announcement Number: 53403 Open to all qualified persons. Posted 12/23/2025 Close Date: 12/30/2025
Recruiter:
JON TERRAZAS
Phone: (775)684-0116
Email: j.terrazas@admin.nv.gov Applications accepted for another 7 Days 1 Hrs 28 Mins
The Position
Under general administrative direction, incumbents serve as deputy to the Administrator of one of the regulatory agencies in the Department of Conservation & Natural Resources. Duties include management of professional, technical and administrative support staff; budget development and monitoring; development of policies and regulations; and ensuring compliance with applicable federal and State regulations and statutes.
The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (NDCNR), protects, manages, and enhances the State's resources to provide the highest quality of life for Nevada's citizens and visitors. The NDCNR with over 900 employees consists of the Director's Office and the following divisions and programs: Environmental Protection, Forestry, State Lands, State Parks, Water Resources, Outdoor Recreation, Natural Heritage, State Historic Preservation Office, Off-Highway Vehicles, Sagebrush Ecosystem, and the Conservation Districts Program. The Department also provides support staff to the Nevada Tahoe Regional Planning Agency and has responsibility for numerous Boards, Commissions, and Councils. The Department has locations and/or provides program services in every community of the State.
The Division of Water Resources (NDWR) is recruiting for a Deputy Administrator position that is located in Carson City, NV with no option to telework, and will report directly to the Division Administrator/State Engineer. This senior leadership role oversees key programs and operations within the Division of Water Resources. The incumbent will work closely with the State Engineer and other Deputy Administrators on high-level strategy and daily decision-making to address Nevada's complex water resource needs, while also supervising the dedicated staff of the Division. This position will also provide oversight on statewide water management initiatives, proactively addressing future water needs. This position is responsible for leading, guiding, and supporting a team of professional, technical, and administrative staff. The position also manages budgets, drafts policies, and proposes regulatory and statutory language aligned with state and federal water laws. The incumbent will ensure projects and rulings meet Division standards, remain in compliance with applicable laws, and are defensible under judicial review. The incumbent also represents the Division in engagements with boards, committees, civic groups, the legislature, tribes, and other water resource stakeholders. Additionally, the position works closely with the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources and other agencies to coordinate policies impacting water resources across Nevada. This role will directly supervise managers and section heads, assign projects, oversee progress, and ensure high-quality outcomes and also support the professional growth of the team and help establish the Division's strategic goals.
To see full Class Specifications visit: http://hr.nv.gov/Resources/ClassSpecs/Class_Specifications-6_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 engineering, the natural or physical sciences, public administration, law or related field and four years of experience supervising natural resource regulatory programs or relevant specialized programs in areas of water resources or environmental protection. The required experience must have included program planning, budget development and maintenance, policy analysis and interpretation, and training and supervision of professional staff; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above. 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 a complex water resource management project you have led. What were the main challenges, how did you coordinate with other agencies or stakeholders, and what was the outcome of your efforts? Include any specific legal or policy interpretations you had to address. If you do not have experience with a complex water resource management project, please answer these questions describing a different complex management project you have led.
2) Provide an example of a time when you developed or implemented a new policy or regulatory framework related to water resources, environmental protection, or other relevant subject matter. Explain your approach, the stakeholders involved, and how you ensured compliance with state and federal statutes.
3) How have you managed budget planning and allocation for a large program, division, or business? Describe your process for monitoring expenditures, justifying budget decisions, and adjusting to changes in funding or program priorities. If possible, include an example related to natural resource or water management.
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: https://pebp.nv.gov/
More Benefits Information: http://nvjobs.nv.gov/Applicants/EB
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Email Direct Inquiries or Correspondence to: Division of Human Resource Management Northern Nevada
515 East Musser Street,
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ABOUT THE COMPANY
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STATE OF NEVADA
Show moreThe presence of Nevada's earliest inhabitants, beginning about 12,400 years ago, is marked by many petroglyphs and archaeological sites. Baskets, decoys, and ingenious traps are evidence of the resourcefulness of these early people in a harsh and arid environment.
European explorers traveled through Nevada in the early 19th century, but it was not until 1851 that the first settlements were established. An Act of Congress created the Territory of Nevada on March 2, 1861. James W. Nye of New York was appointed Nevada's first Territorial Governor by President Abraham Lincoln later that year. On October 31, 1864, President Lincoln proclaimed Nevada's admission to the Union as the 36th state. The State's first elected Governor, Henry Blasdel, took office on December 5, 1864.
Today, Nevada is the nation's seventh largest state in land area. Several hundred mountain ranges cross its landscape, many with elevations over 10,000 feet. In contrast, the State's lowest point (along the Colorado River) is only 470 feet above sea level. From majestic mountains to desert valleys, nature has endowed Nevada with diverse and unique ecosystems.
The Nevada Legislature has honored the State's natural resources and cultural heritage with a variety of State designations described below.
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