Below is a position announcement for two Conservation Aide positions with
the Nevada Department of Wildlife. Work will be done out of the Las Vegas
office with native fish and amphibians throughout central and southern
Nevada. Please forward to anyone who might be interested!
Brian Hobbs
Biologist-Native Fish and Amphibians
Nevada Department of Wildlife
4747 Vegas Drive
Las Vegas, NV 89108
702-486-5127 ext. 3310
702-486-5133 fax
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
Nevada Department of Wildlife
NATIVE FISH AND AMPHIBIAN PROGRAM
SEASONAL APPOINTMENTS
There are two Conservation Aide positions open in Las Vegas. These
positions are scheduled to start in early to mid May, but start date is
negotiable. One position is funded for 9 months and the other is funded for
3 months. These are full time positions (40 hours/week). Although the duty
station is located in Las Vegas, program activities occur throughout the
southern and central portion of the state.
DUTIES: These positions assist the native fish and
amphibian biologist with monitoring and research activities associated with
native fish and amphibian populations, habitat assessment and restoration
projects, and exotic species control and eradication. The positions will
involve work with Endangered, Threatened and other sensitive native fish and
amphibian species.
REQUIREMENTS: At least one year of education from an accredited college
or university in biology, wildlife management or closely related field. The
ability to work independently, often in remote areas for up to 5 days at a
time (the Department provides per diem). Working conditions may involve
camping and backpacking. Must possess a valid driver's license and be able
to operate a four-wheel drive vehicle. Must provide own housing.
TO APPLY: Go to the NEATS website
<https://neats.state.nv.us/NEATS/admin/Home.aep>
(https://neats.state.nv.us/), click on the Jobs
<https://neats.state.nv.us/NEATS/Recruiting/ViewJobsHome.aep> tab and then
click on the Register
<https://neats.state.nv.us/NEATS/Recruiting/ViewApplicantRegistrationForm.ae
p> link, on the left side of the page. Please read the instructions for
applying which can be found at this link:
http://dop.nv.gov/InstructionsPage.pdf. The Applicant or personal profile
is the application. Once that is finished and submitted you can apply for
the Conservation Aide positions found in the Agriculture
<https://neats.state.nv.us/NEATS/Recruiting/SearchJobs.aep?selectedLocationI
d=0&searchText=&selectedCategoryId=1> & Conservation link on the Jobs
<https://neats.state.nv.us/NEATS/Recruiting/ViewJobsHome.aep> page above.
Classification into one of the Conservation Aide classes (I-III) depends on
the amount of education and/or experience of the applicant. NOTE: For your
application to be considered for these jobs, you must be sure to specify Las
Vegas or All for job location.
CONTACT: If you have any questions about this rewarding and
challenging opportunity, or have difficulty applying online at the NEATS
website, please contact Brian Hobbs at: 702-486-5127 ext. 3310 or
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
The State of Nevada is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not
discriminate because of race, color, creed, religion, national origin,
gender or disability.
