What are the responsibilities and job description for the WILDLIFE AREA TECHNICIAN 3 position at State of Nevada, Division of Human Resource Management?
Announcement Number: 50321 Open to all qualified persons. Posted 01/30/2025 Close Date: 02/06/2025 Recruiter:
KRISTIN BOWLING
Phone: (775)688-1522
Email: klbowling@ndow.org Applications accepted for another 5 Days 13 Hrs 31 Mins
The Position
Wildlife Area Technicians may be assigned to work at a wildlife management area, on a water development crew or as a regional utility person. Typical duties involve the maintenance of wildlife habitat by operating light and heavy equipment, controlling water levels in wetland areas, managing vegetation and related activities intended to develop and enhance an environment which will support the State's wildlife species.
Incumbents possess a degree of knowledge and proficiency sufficient to perform advanced-level work and may provide work direction and training to others.
Under the supervision of the Biologist 3, this position is a member of a two-person Wildlife Water Development crew in Southern Nevada that performs a wide range of necessary water development related inspections, maintenance, repair, and construction duties to expand usable habitats and improve populations of game and non-game wildlife by means of water development. The position will be responsible to operate and maintain vehicles, light and heavy equipment, and various hand and power tools to assure the proper operation and safety on all projects. Incumbents are also responsible for managing an extensive materials inventory and planning/executing materials purchasing for the build season. This position interacts with many volunteer groups that are assisting the crew on water development construction and maintenance projects. This position also participates in other programs as needed to achieve assigned habitat program objectives the meet the mission of the Nevada Department of Wildlife. Duties may require this position to work for extended periods in locations that are a significant distance from the home base, inclusive of camping out in remote areas. Position is being recruited at three levels, Wildlife Area Technician 1, Wildlife Area Technician 2, and Wildlife Area Technician 3. 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 or equivalent education and five years experience in maintenance, farming or construction, two of which included experience in maintaining lands for wildlife, managing water levels and manipulating water flow, maintaining and/or constructing equipment and facilities, and surveying wildlife by counting and taking inventory of species; OR one year of experience as a Wildlife Area Technician II in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above. Special Notes Incumbent is required to obtain and maintain a valid Nevada commercial driver's license. Special Requirements A valid driver's license is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continued employment. Positions in this series are required to obtain and maintain a valid Nevada commercial driver's license with tanker endorsement and air brake certification within six months of appointment. Pursuant to NRS 284.4006, positions in this series have been identified as affecting public safety. Persons offered employment in these positions 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
KRISTIN BOWLING
Phone: (775)688-1522
Email: klbowling@ndow.org Applications accepted for another 5 Days 13 Hrs 31 Mins
The Position
Wildlife Area Technicians may be assigned to work at a wildlife management area, on a water development crew or as a regional utility person. Typical duties involve the maintenance of wildlife habitat by operating light and heavy equipment, controlling water levels in wetland areas, managing vegetation and related activities intended to develop and enhance an environment which will support the State's wildlife species.
Incumbents possess a degree of knowledge and proficiency sufficient to perform advanced-level work and may provide work direction and training to others.
Under the supervision of the Biologist 3, this position is a member of a two-person Wildlife Water Development crew in Southern Nevada that performs a wide range of necessary water development related inspections, maintenance, repair, and construction duties to expand usable habitats and improve populations of game and non-game wildlife by means of water development. The position will be responsible to operate and maintain vehicles, light and heavy equipment, and various hand and power tools to assure the proper operation and safety on all projects. Incumbents are also responsible for managing an extensive materials inventory and planning/executing materials purchasing for the build season. This position interacts with many volunteer groups that are assisting the crew on water development construction and maintenance projects. This position also participates in other programs as needed to achieve assigned habitat program objectives the meet the mission of the Nevada Department of Wildlife. Duties may require this position to work for extended periods in locations that are a significant distance from the home base, inclusive of camping out in remote areas. Position is being recruited at three levels, Wildlife Area Technician 1, Wildlife Area Technician 2, and Wildlife Area Technician 3. 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 or equivalent education and five years experience in maintenance, farming or construction, two of which included experience in maintaining lands for wildlife, managing water levels and manipulating water flow, maintaining and/or constructing equipment and facilities, and surveying wildlife by counting and taking inventory of species; OR one year of experience as a Wildlife Area Technician II in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above. Special Notes Incumbent is required to obtain and maintain a valid Nevada commercial driver's license. Special Requirements A valid driver's license is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continued employment. Positions in this series are required to obtain and maintain a valid Nevada commercial driver's license with tanker endorsement and air brake certification within six months of appointment. Pursuant to NRS 284.4006, positions in this series have been identified as affecting public safety. Persons offered employment in these positions 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
- Do you have a Commercial Driver's License?
- Are you able to work and camp remotely, including weekends, for a period up to 8 days? 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
