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  • WILDLIFE AREA TECHNICIAN 3

    Winnemucca, Nevada United States State of Nevada Full Time $54,434.16 - $80,053.92 PAY GRADE: 31 May 21, 2025
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    State of Nevada

    The 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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    Job Description

    Announcement Number: 51500 Open to all qualified persons. Posted 05/20/2025 Recruiter:
    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

    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.

    Member of a three-person Wildlife Water Development crew that performs a wide range of necessary water development (guzzler) -related inspection, maintenance, repair, and construction duties. 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 and individual projects. Incumbent will provide training and supervision on relevant equipment and construction to volunteers and, at times, seasonal employees. This position also participates in other programs as needed to achieve assigned habitat program objectives. Duties may require this position working for extended periods in locations that are a significant distance from the home base, inclusive of camping out in remote areas for up to eight days at a time. This position interacts with NDOW and non-NDOW people including the many volunteers assisting the crew on guzzler construction and major rebuild projects. The position is being recruited at Wildlife Area Technician 1, 2, and 3 levels. Position may be filled at any 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 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

    1) Do you have a Commercial Driver's License?

    2) Will you be able to work in remote areas for days at a time, camping with use of a tent?
    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,
    First Floor
    Carson City, Nevada 89701-4204

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Conservation and Management Roles

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