JOB
This position within the Fisheries Division at Nevada Department of Wildlife is responsible for assisting Biologists with numerous activities on waters in Clark, Esmeralda, Lincoln, and Nye counties. Primary duties generally include assisting Biologists with aquatic species population monitoring, angler surveys, fish introductions and translocations, stocking fish, nonnative species eradication projects, hatchery duties, aquatic habitat restoration, aquatic habitat monitoring, data collection and entry, and maintaining field equipment in good working order. The position will serve as the liaison and principal coordinator for stocking the urban ponds. This will require planning, scheduling, and coordinating with Department hatcheries and private live fish contractors to ensure the urban ponds are stocked appropriately and according to Department stocking plans. This position will be assisting Biologists and in projects focused on sportfish, native fish, amphibians, springsnails, and nonnative species management. The position will also represent the Department while assisting with public events and conservation education programs. This position will represent the Department while working on interagency conservation projects including working with US Bureau of Land Management, US Fish and Wildlife Service, US National Park Service, and other state and local agencies. This position will require extensive travel during times of the year.
Wildlife Area Technicians may be assigned to work at a wildlife management area, on a water development crew or as a regional utility person. Typical duties involve the maintenance of wildlife habitat by operating light and heavy equipment, controlling water levels in wetland areas, managing vegetation and related activities intended to develop and enhance an environment which will support the State's wildlife species. EXAMPLE OF DUTIES Graduation from high school or equivalent education and three years of experience in maintenance, farming, or construction work; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Working knowledge of: basic mechanical servicing procedures such as oil change, lubrication and basic tune-ups to service vehicles and mechanical equipment.
General knowledge of: plumbing, electrical, masonry or carpentry as needed to assist in construction and maintenance of facilities and structures and equipment related to wildlife area management or water development projects; basic mathematics including percentages and ratios.
Skill in: using hand and power tools.
Ability to: read and follow written procedures and instructions; operate light and heavy equipment.
Recruiter Contact Information: Kristin Bowling - [email protected]
