WILDLIFE STAFF SPECIALIST APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY - $73,309.68 to $109,640.88 PAY GRADE: 38 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. JOB INFORMATION Work Type: A Permanent, full time vacancy Department: Wildlife (http://ndow.org/) Division: Fisheries Job Class Code: 01.712 RECRUITMENT INFORMATION Announcement Number: 49499 Open to all qualified persons. Posted 11/01/2024 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 Under general direction, Wildlife Staff Specialists perform program research, planning, analysis and evaluation; draft proposed legislation, policies, procedures and regulations related to wildlife management programs and activities throughout the State. Under direction of the Fisheries Division Administrator, the incumbent is responsible for the Department's statewide hatchery production, distribution, and broodstock programs and is the lead for fish health and disease matters. Position is responsible for administering various grant programs including Sportfish Restoration, focusing on grant submission, budget, yearly completion reporting, and work program development for the Nevada Statewide Trout Production and Stocking Program. The position serves as the line supervisor and oversees maintenance and refurbishment of the Department's three fish culture facilities. The incumbent provides technical assistance to regional fisheries and hatchery staff, represents the agency on various committees and working groups, and provides technical guidance on a host of other fisheries-related projects statewide. To apply for the recruitment, you will need to submit application online at: https://nvapps.state.nv.us. The State of Nevada is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action in recruitment of its employees and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages. 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) Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in wildlife management, biology or closely related field and four years of professional experience that included organizing, planning and completing wildlife management studies, writing technical reports and preparing species or land use management plans and recommendations related to wildlife management; OR one year as a Biologist III in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above. Special Requirements A valid drivers license is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment. 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) What is your preferred duty location: Reno, Elko, or Fallon? 2) Are you able and willing to work at Reno Headquarters Office? 3) What is your experience with trout production and distribution in a hatchery setting? 4) What is your experience with federal grants (such as WSFR grants)? 5) What is your experience with large budgets from multiple sources? 6) Do you have experience in the acquisition, synthesis, and summary of information from multiple sources to prepare extensive reports under a deadline? 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 89701-4204TDD for the Hearing Impaired (800) 326-6868 Division of Human Resource Management Southern Nevada 7251 Amigo St, Suite 120 Las Vegas, NV 89119TDD for the Hearing Impaired (800) 326-6868 To begin the application process, click on the Apply button. Click Cancel to return to the previous page.