CONSERVATION STAFF SPECIALIST 2

　　APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY - $60,635.52 to $90,180.72 PAY GRADE: 36

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　　JOB INFORMATION

　　Work Type: A Permanent, full time vacancyDepartment: Conservation and Natural Resources (http://dcnr.nv.gov/)

　　Division: Division of Forestry

　　Location: Carson, Minden, Gardnerville, Genoa

　　Job Class Code: 01.810

　　RECRUITMENT INFORMATION

　　Announcement Number: 45865

　　Open to all qualified persons.

　　Posted 01/18/2024

　　Close Date: 02/01/2024

　　Recruiter:

　　JON TERRAZAS

　　Phone: (775)684-0116

　　Email: [email protected]

　　Applications accepted for another 2 Days 1 Hrs 19 Mins

　　The Position

　　Conservation Staff Specialists assist in developing, formulating, and coordinating programs, policies and procedures related to areas such as resource management, safety and training, fire management and policy management pertinent to the assigned area of natural resource management, preservation, conservation and protection.

　　The Fire Adapted Nevada Partnership (FAN) is a statewide partnership of land and fire management agencies, communities, homeowners, and businesses that promote and facilitate implementation of wildfire education and preparedness actions, including defensible space, home hardening and threat mitigation activities. The Coordinator is responsible for providing the leadership and coordination necessary to facilitate the creation and operations of a sustainable partnership that provides necessary support to fire adapted communities pursuing full preparedness for the occurrence of wildfire, support the development of and monitor community wildfire protection planning efforts that allow communities, counties and agencies to follow a blueprint for effective mitigation and preparedness actions, promote community investment and incentives for reducing risk of loss through fuels reduction, defensible space, home hardening, and other effective mitigation actions, and promote community adoption of Firewise USA and Ready, Set, Go! Programs and use of the Fire Adapted Community Learning Network to aid community unification toward effective wildfire preparedness actions.

　　The Coordinator will provide programmatic development, establishment, and operations management following the recommendations of the Multi-Agency Coordinating Group. Supervisory, legal, logistical, and fiscal oversight provided by staff of the Nevada Division of Forestry. The position is planned to supervise multiple community liaison positions who will facilitate programmatic field activities in communities across broad regions within the state. 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. * THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE*

　　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 biology, ecology, environmental studies, environmental science, fire management, forestry, geology, natural resource management, parks management, or related field and three years of professional experience in a relevant resource management field that included assisting in developing, formulating, and coordinating programs, policies and procedures; coordinating special grant programs and/or contracts; and coordinating training programs; OR graduation from high school or equivalent education and five years of professional experience as described above; OR one year of experience as a Conservation Staff Specialist I in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.Special Notes

　　Incumbents may be required to obtain and maintain certification as an Agency Certified Contract Monitor. Some positions require specialized skills and experience in grant management, policy development, equipment and property management, fire and/or resource management, or other natural resource field and will be identified at the time of recruitment. Current Certification as a Professional in Rangeland Management (CPRM) from the Society of Range Management, current certification as a Certified Forester from the Society of American Foresters, or current certification as an Associate Wildlife Biologist (AWB) from the Wildlife Society is equivalent to one year of professional experience. This certification must be attached at the time of application. Successful completion of the Research Associate Program through the Great Basin Institute will qualify applicants at the Conservation Staff Specialist Trainee II level. One year of experience in the AmeriCorps Program will qualify applicants at the Conservation Staff Specialist Trainee I level.Special Requirements

　　Applicants may be required to undergo a background investigation prior to being considered for employment. Some positions require a valid Nevada Class A or B driver's license at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment. A valid drivers license is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment. Applicants are required to pass a thorough medical examination and physical agility test prior to appointment and for 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) Describe your supervisory experience.

　　2) Describe your project management experience.

　　3) Describe your experience with stakeholder collaboration, meeting facilitation, and coalition building.

　　4) Describe your experience with community wildfire preparedness.

　　5) Describe your grants management experience.

　　6) Describe your experience with map-based tracking, analysis, and planning tools and approaches.

　　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: http://pebp.state.nv.us

　　More Benefits Information: http://nvjobs.nv.gov/Applicants/EB

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　　Division of Human Resource Management Northern Nevada 209 East Musser Street, Room 101 Carson City, Nevada 89701-4204TDD for the Hearing Impaired (800) 326-6868 Division of Human Resource Management Southern Nevada 555 East Washington Avenue, Suite 1400 Las Vegas, Nevada 89101-1046TDD for the Hearing Impaired (800) 326-6868

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