What are the responsibilities and job description for the CONSERVATION AID 3 position at State of Nevada, Division of Human Resource Management?
Announcement Number: 51189 Open to all qualified persons. Posted 04/16/2025 Recruiter:
KRISTIN BOWLING
Phone: (775)688-1522
Email: klbowling@ndow.org Applications accepted until recruitment needs are satisfied
Incumbents possess a degree of knowledge and proficiency sufficient to perform work independently with little or no additional training.
Positions perform a variety of duties related to wildlife management, conservation, and wildlife ecology. Conduct waterfowl trapping and banding, Collect and report demographic data on trapped waterfowl, enter banding data into organized banding tables, Write annual banding summary report, Biological sample collection related to wildlife disease, Conduct waterfowl disease surveillance, Maintenance and care of assigned vehicle, optics, GPS, tools. 3-month seasonal status position. The Game Division has a seasonal opening in Fallon. This position requires a valid driver's license at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment. Due to needed skill level this position being recruited at Conservation Aid 3 level. To apply for the recruitment, you will need to submit application online at: https://nvapps.state.nv.us
To see full Class Specifications visit: http://hr.nv.gov/Resources/ClassSpecs/Class_Specifications-1_0/
To Qualify
In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:
Education and Experience (Minimum Qualifications) Graduation from high school and one year of experience in resource conservation projects or wildlife management projects such as assisting with creel census, surveys, identifying fish and wildlife species, vegetation management or similar work; OR six months of experience as a Conservation Aid II in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above. Special Notes Work may be performed under adverse weather conditions and include extensive walking under difficult conditions, camping in remote, primitive locations. 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
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 possess a degree of knowledge and proficiency sufficient to perform work independently with little or no additional training.
Positions perform a variety of duties related to wildlife management, conservation, and wildlife ecology. Conduct waterfowl trapping and banding, Collect and report demographic data on trapped waterfowl, enter banding data into organized banding tables, Write annual banding summary report, Biological sample collection related to wildlife disease, Conduct waterfowl disease surveillance, Maintenance and care of assigned vehicle, optics, GPS, tools. 3-month seasonal status position. The Game Division has a seasonal opening in Fallon. This position requires a valid driver's license at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment. Due to needed skill level this position being recruited at Conservation Aid 3 level. To apply for the recruitment, you will need to submit application online at: https://nvapps.state.nv.us
To see full Class Specifications visit: http://hr.nv.gov/Resources/ClassSpecs/Class_Specifications-1_0/
To Qualify
In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:
Education and Experience (Minimum Qualifications) Graduation from high school and one year of experience in resource conservation projects or wildlife management projects such as assisting with creel census, surveys, identifying fish and wildlife species, vegetation management or similar work; OR six months of experience as a Conservation Aid II in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above. Special Notes Work may be performed under adverse weather conditions and include extensive walking under difficult conditions, camping in remote, primitive locations. 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
- Do you possess a valid driver's license?
- Are you willing to work a non-traditional work schedule, including weekends?
- What dates are you available for work? (Position scheduled June 23 - September 17, 2025)
- What experience do you have with banding birds and identifying waterfowl? 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 REFER A FRIEND Help us reach qualified candidates! Refer a friend by clicking here: Email Direct Inquiries or Correspondence to: Division of Human Resource Management Northern Nevada 515 East Musser Street, First Floor Carson City, Nevada 89701-4204
