What are the responsibilities and job description for the CONSERVATION AID 1 position at State of Nevada?
State of Nevada Announces
An Open Competitive Recruitment for:
CONSERVATION AID 1 - Minimum Qualifications Waived
APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY - $35,182.80 to $50,153.76 PAY GRADE: 20
The salary range indicated in this announcement is based on the Employee/Employer retirement compensation schedule. An employer-only option is available at a reduced salary range. Generally, salaries start at the lowest level of a step 1 and increase with each year of service to the highest level of a step 10.
For more information on benefit and retirement programs, please see the sections below.
In order to receive consideration, applicants must indicate their availability for any work type, travel, and location requirements listed.
In order to receive consideration, applicants must indicate their availability for any work type, travel, and location requirements listed.
JOB INFORMATION
Work Type: Seasonal, full time vacancies as they may occur in this geographical location.
Department: Wildlife
Division: Wildlife Diversity
Location: Reno, Sparks
Job Class Code: 01.747
RECRUITMENT INFORMATION
Announcement Number: 50927
Open to all qualified persons.
Posted 03/25/2025
Recruiter:
KRISTIN BOWLING
Phone: (775)688-1522
Email: klbowling@ndow.org
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.
** 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
Conservation Aids assist professional staff in a variety of projects involving the conservation and preservation of the State's natural resources.
Incumbents perform in a trainee capacity and acquire the knowledge, skills and abilities required in this occupation. PER EXECUTIVE ORDER 2024-007, ALL MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS HAVE BEEN WAIVED FOR THIS POSITION UNTIL JUNE 30TH, 2025. Please refer to the link for more information: https://gov.nv.gov/Newsroom/ExecOrders/Executive-Orders/
The Biodiversity Division has a single seasonal opening based in the Headquarters Office located in Reno, NV. This position is a 6-month duration over the late spring-summer and potentially early fall months, working up to 1035 hours. The position will perform a variety of duties related to wildlife management, conservation, and wildlife ecology, however, it will primarily focus on wildlife data management, manipulation, and analyses. This position requires a valid driver's license at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment. Applicant is responsible for securing housing. This position is being recruited at Conservation Aid 1, 2 and 3 levels. Apply for any or all levels that you feel you meet the qualifications for. To apply for the recruitment, you will need to submit application online at: https://nvapps.state.nv.us. ***THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE***
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.
Special Notes
Work may be performed under adverse weather conditions and include extensive walking under difficult conditions and 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
1) Describe your experience collecting wildlife data.
2) Describe your experience and aptitude working with wildlife data in databases, excel, or other software, and data analysis.
3) This position may require traveling and incumbent will be required to drive to areas around the state. Are you comfortable with and capable of 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: https://pebp.nv.gov/
More Benefits Information: http://nvjobs.nv.gov/Applicants/EB
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
Salary : $35,183 - $50,154
