Conservation Ecology Jobs in Reno, NV (NOW HIRING)

***THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE*** Job Summary The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (NDCNR), protects, manages, and enhances the State's resources to provide the highest quality of life for Nevada's citizens and visitors. The NDCNR with over 900 employees consists of the Director's Office and the following divisions and programs: Environmental Protection, Forestry, State Lands, State Parks, Water Resources, Outdoor Recreation, Natural Heritage, State Historic Preservation Office, Off-Highway Vehicles, Sagebrush Ecosystem, and the Conservation Districts Program.

The Department also provides support staff to the Nevada Tahoe Regional Planning Agency and has responsibility for numerous Boards, Commissions, and Councils. The Department has locations and/or provides program services in every community of the State. The mission of the Nevada Division of Forestry (NDF) is to protect and enhance Nevada's ecosystems and communities through natural resource stewardship and wildfire management.

The Division of Forestry has a unique partnership with the Department of Corrections to train and provide labor skills in natural resources and wildland fire management to minimum security inmates to provide professional job skills for rehabilitation and to reduce recidivism. This position oversees the Nevada Division of Forestry operations at the Three Lakes Valley Conservation Camp (TLVCC) near Indian Springs, located approximately 38 miles from the City of Las Vegas. Conservation Camp Supervisors manage the Division of Forestry's inmate worker program that supports field implementation of natural resources, mobile kitchen unit support, and wildfire management at one or more correctional facilities.

Incumbents are responsible for facility maintenance, budgeting, project planning, customer relations, asset management, security planning, reporting and supervision of assigned crew supervisors. The Conservation Camp Supervisor is responsible for ensuring the assigned Conservation Crew Supervisors have clear direction and expectations for their daily work assignments. This position administers daily camp operations and ensures their camp meets agency targets by providing leadership, training and direction to assigned staff; ordering equipment and supplies; preparing camp budgets; monitoring camp expenditures; tracking camp performance; producing various reports; assigning and review work; and initiating disciplinary action.

This position visits project sites to develop estimates of funding, resources, equipment and labor required to complete projects and establishes agreements with cooperators for project implementation. The position serves as the liaison with the Department of Corrections officials and resolves operational issues and ensures the missions of both agencies are being met. The Conservation Camp Supervisor schedules natural resource management work year-round and coordinates their crews' wildfire response within and outside the state, as approved.

The position is responsible for fostering good communication between all program areas of the Division, as well as with external partners and cooperators. The Conservation Camp Supervisor reports directly to the Conservation Camp Area Supervisor. Positions in this series supervise the inmate work program at an assigned conservation camp facility or geographic area and are responsible for budget maintenance, project planning, community relations, camp resource and fire suppression programs, security planning, and supervision of assigned personnel.

Essential Qualifications Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in biology, ecology, forestry, natural resource management, business or public administration, or related field and one year of journey level experience supervising work crews assigned to fire suppression and/or resource management; recordkeeping; inventory control; and equipment maintenance; OR Associate's degree from an accredited college or university in forestry, natural resource management, business or public administration, or related field and two years of journey level experience as described above; OR graduation from high school or equivalent education and three years of journey level experience as described above; OR one year of experience as a Conservation Crew Supervisor III in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above. Job Duties Manage the operation of a Nevada Division of Forestry (NDF) Conservation Camp or geographic area; represent programs to other government agencies, non-profit organizations, private companies and individuals; solicit, plan, assess and coordinate conservation work projects; negotiate and establish agreements for the completion of work. Prepare assigned budgets; compile and review financial and statistical data; oversee the budget and monitor expenditures; plan and prepare equipment purchases; prepare, review and audit inmate payroll data and maintain good time credit records.

Prepare and review operational and incident reports; implement corrective actions as appropriate; develop and maintain security and emergency plans to ensure the safety of personnel, equipment and facilities. Develop estimates for time, labor, skill level and equipment needed for conservation work projects; inspect work sites and evaluate work in progress; ensure compliance with established safety policies and procedures; evaluate security factors and implement appropriate precautions for community service and fire suppression projects. Prepare and maintain records and reports related to camp equipment and supplies, fuel consumption, vehicle maintenance, purchasing and other operational needs; analyze requests for purchases, repairs and replacement of vehicles and equipment and determine appropriate course of action.

Manage and control inventory of equipment and supplies; inspect camp facilities and property; direct and arrange for service and repairs; field test equipment to provide resources necessary for work projects. Select, train, supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned personnel in the disciplines of natural resource management and wildland fire suppression; delegate assignments and develop work performance standards; counsel and discipline staff as appropriate. Assess staff training needs in conjunction with area and headquarters staff; schedule and implement training opportunities; locate reference materials and provide for instruction in safety, equipment operation and specialized resource conservation techniques.

Perform related duties as assigned. Under general supervision of a Conservation Camp Area Supervisor, incumbents are responsible for the overall management and operation of the inmate work program at an assigned conservation camp including budget maintenance, project planning, community relations, and supervision of Conservation Crew Supervisors to include performance evaluations, work performance standard development, assigning and reviewing work, scheduling, training and discipline. Incumbents also serve as the liaison with the Department of Corrections officials of the facility to which assigned in order to coordinate procedures and resolve operational problems and issues related to inmate labor.

Incumbents negotiate agreements for camp labor with NDF staff and/or local cooperators; actively market the conservation camp and its programs to landowners and land managers who have need of a skilled conservation labor force; ensure Conservation Crew Supervisors are meeting the negotiated agreements; ensure project hazard assessments are completed and submitted; inspect projects for compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements. Incumbents are responsible for direct oversight of training programs for staff that prepare them for inmate supervision, conservation, and wildland fire suppression work. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Working knowledge of: natural resource conservation principles and forest and rangeland management practices; wildland fire behavior and suppression tactics, techniques, strategies and logistical support to include the use of tools and equipment.

General knowledge of: operation of computers including word processing, spreadsheet and database management software. Ability to: plan, organize and coordinate the work of assigned personnel and inmate crews; compile data and calculate inmate good time credits; establish cooperative and effective working relationships with federal, State and county agencies, non-profit organizations, private companies and individuals; promote the services of the Conservation Camp program to the community; estimate the time required and cost of personnel, equipment and materials for completion of work projects; develop and administer emergency action plans; audit equipment use, inventory and funds to ensure proper utilization and accounting; evaluate training needs of staff and provide for training opportunities; prepare budget requests and monitor expenditures; coordinate inmate activities with Department of Corrections administrators. Recruiter Contact Information: Susan Ashley - q.ashley@admin.nv.gov The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them

All applicants are considered without regard to 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. Please send direct Inquiries or correspondence to the recruiter listed on this announcement.