CONSERVATION AID 1 - MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS WAIVED

These 3-6-month duration seasonal status positions within the Habitat Division are focused on Wildlife Management Areas (WMA's) and Water Development related activities. Water Development positions will conduct activities involving guzzler maintenance, construction, and new builds. These positions may have ability to work in Winnemucca, Fallon, and/or Las Vegas, working four 10-hour days in the field and camping at remote location sites on the workdays. The position involves use of various construction equipment, power tools, lifting heavy materials, etc. The WMA seasonal positions are responsible for maintaining, in a safe and aesthetically pleasing manner, all property, equipment, structures and other public use facilities on various WMAs across the State. The employee must be familiar with wetland management strategies, the principles of plant succession and be able to identify the most common and important plant species found on the WMA's. Seasonal housing during the employment period for these positions is available at most of the WMA's and in Winnemucca. All positions require a valid driver's license at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment. The positions will be recruited at all levels - Conservation Aid 1, Conservation Aid 2, and Conservation Aid 3. Conservation Aids assist professional staff in a variety of projects involving the conservation and preservation of the State's natural resources.

PER EXECUTIVE ORDER 2026-001, ALL MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS HAVE BEEN WAIVED FOR THIS POSITION UNTIL JUNE 30, 2026.

Please refer to the link for more information: https://gov.nv.gov/Newsroom/ExecOrders/Executive-Orders/ Perform creel census surveys at boat landings or shorelines; obtain and record data regarding the number of individuals fishing, state of residence, number of hours fishing, type of fishing method used, location of catches and species sought; identify species, sex, and number of fish caught; weigh and measure fish; collect, label, store and transport fish stomach samples and scales for laboratory analysis as assigned. Conduct standardized stream survey and inventory including measurements of habitat attributes utilizing standard methods; perform electroshocking procedures consistent with the physical stream characteristics; operate motor vehicles and semi-technical equipment. Assist with the operation of hunter check stations; request appropriate hunting license, tag, or permit; record species and numbers taken through bag checks and species identification; complete forms and record information for wildlife harvest analysis. Assist in a variety of conservation education and public relations activities; contact volunteers and coordinate workshops, demonstrations, and instructional presentations; register participants; prepare visual aids and equipment. Assist with surveys to obtain wildlife population data; identify wildlife species and count males, females and broods; trap, tag, mark and classify wildlife by size; participate in wildlife surveys, observation and transplants; assist in hauling and planting fish. Assist in conducting surveys related to range and forest health, air and water quality, insect populations and soils; identify species and the condition of trees and shrubs; record and enter data in order to assess environmental and ecological conditions and changes. Assist in habitat management projects including erosion control, building dikes and dams, clearing brush and controlling water levels. Participate in resource conservation projects such as timber stand improvement, timber harvest, insect and disease abatement, vegetative fuels reduction, tree planting, reclamation of damaged lands, riparian enhancement, watershed and range improvement, wildlife habitat enhancement and park maintenance. Perform a variety of clerical support duties; answer telephones and greet the public; verify information and complete forms; enter data in computer equipment; maintain records, duplicate materials, and operate office machines. Perform related duties as assigned. Under direct supervision of professional staff, incumbents in this class receive training in performing part of the duties described above. This is the entry level in the series, and progression to the next level may occur upon meeting the minimum qualifications, satisfactory performance and with the approval of the appointing authority.

General knowledge of:

basic math and measuring techniques; recordkeeping methods.

Ability to:

read and follow oral and written directions; communicate orally with co-workers and the public; assist professional staff in conservation related projects.

Recruiter Contact Information:

Kristin Bowling - Klbowling@ndow.org