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Job Description
Announcement Number: 50719 Open to all qualified persons. Posted 03/05/2025 Recruiter:
DANIEL LABARBERA
Email: d.labarbera@admin.nv.gov 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
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.
Under close supervision, incumbents continue to receive training in performing the duties described in the series concept related to the assigned area of natural resource management, preservation, conservation, and protection. This is the continuing trainee level in the series and incumbents may progress to the next level in the series upon meeting the minimum qualifications, satisfactory performance, and with the recommendation of the appointing authority. This recruitment is for a Conservation Staff Specialist Trainee 2 underfilling a Conservation Staff Specialist 2 position. The incumbent may auto-progress to the next level in the Conservation Staff Specialist series after meeting the minimum qualifications for the classification and satisfactory performance and endorsement by their appointing authority. This position represents the Nevada Division of State Parks (NDSP) on the Nevada Tahoe Resource Team (NTRT). The NTRT implements Nevada's portion of the Environmental Improvement Program (EIP) to enhance Lake Tahoe's water quality, sustainable recreation, forest health, and wildlife habitats. This position plays a key role in planning and executing sustainable recreation projects in the Tahoe Basin. Conservation Staff Specialists assist in developing, formulating, and coordinating programs, policies and procedures related to areas such as resource management, safety and training, fleet and inventory management, fire management and policy management pertinent to the assigned area of natural resource management, preservation, conservation, and protection. The NTRT Conservation Staff Specialist position requires excellent communication, teamwork, problem-solving, critical thinking, conflict management, adaptability, time management, and organizational skills. Key duties include: collaborate with park supervisors of NDSP's Tahoe Region parks (Cave Rock, Sand Harbor, Spooner Lake and Backcountry, Van Sickle) to identify and address resource concerns; develop and implement park improvement projects to support sustainable recreation; assist in the development of scope of work, funding, planning, and execution of park projects such as trail construction, restoration, and maintenance; participate in Tahoe regional planning projects and coordinate sustainable recreation efforts aligned with EIP goals; lead multidisciplinary teams to enhance recreational opportunities while preserving natural resources; collaborate with federal and local partners to address recreation impacts on Tahoe Basin beaches and lands. This position represents NDSP and NTRT in the public eye and is responsible for developing effective working relationships with a range of private and public partners.
Day to day duties consist of a wide range of professional and technical responsibilities, including: plan, organize, and manage sustainable recreation efforts within the Lake Tahoe Environmental Improvement Program; set goals and objectives in alignment with NDSP's mission; analyze issues and develop effective solutions; prepare and justify budget requests; conduct cost and statistical analysis; coordinate and implement training and resource management programs; negotiate contracts, grants, leases, and agreements; interpret and explain technical documents related to assigned programs; communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing; build and maintain relationships with federal, state, and local entities, contractors, and other stakeholders in natural resource management and conservation; present information to various audiences; analyze data, identify problem areas, and develop logical solutions; create and manage spreadsheets for data tracking and analysis. *** 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, natural resource management, parks management, or related field and one year of professional experience in a relevant resource management field as described above; OR graduation from high school or equivalent education and three years of experience as described above; OR one year of experience as a Conservation Crew Supervisor II, Conservation Staff Specialist Trainee I, Firefighter II, Fish Hatchery Technician III, or Wildlife Area Technician III in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above. Special Notes Successful completion of the Research Associate Program through the Great Basin Institute will qualify applicants at the Conservation Staff Specialist Trainee II level. 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. 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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ABOUT THE COMPANY
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STATE OF NEVADA
Show moreThe 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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