Conservation Staff Specialist 2

***THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE***

ConservationStaff Specialists assist in developing formulating and coordinating programs policies and procedures relatedto 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.

Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in biology ecology environmental studies environmental science fire management forestry geology natural resource management parks management or related field and three years of professional experience in a relevant resource management field that included assisting in developing formulating and coordinating programs policies and procedures; coordinating special grant programs and/or contracts; and coordinating training programs; OR graduation from high school or equivalent education and five years of professional experience as described above; OR one year of experience as a Conservation Staff Specialist I in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.

This Conservation Staff Specialist 2 position is located in Carson City Nevada and represents the Nevada Division of State Parks (NDSP) on the Nevada Tahoe Resource Team (NTRT). The NTRT implements Nevadas portion of the Environmental Improvement Program (EIP) to enhance Lake Tahoes 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 NDSPs 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 NDSPs 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 and out of state travel may be required up to 25% of the time.

This job specification lists the major knowledge skills and abilities of the job and is not all inclusive. Incumbent(s) will be expected to have knowledge skills and abilities from a previous level.

Working knowledge of: practices and procedures applicable to obtaining and distributing grant funds; wildland and structural fire prevention and suppression; current bestpractices in natural resource conservation and management; safety practices and principles.

Ability to:plan organize and coordinate one or more statewide programs; establish goals objectives and timetables consistent with the divisions mission; analyze problems and develop and recommend effective solutions; develop and justify budgetary requests; perform statistical and cost management analysis;coordinate and implement training and resource management programs; negotiate contracts leases and agreements; readinterpret and explain technical documents applicable to assigned programs; communicate effectively both orally and in writing; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with federal State and local entities private contractors boards and commissions involved in natural resource management and conservation.

RECRUITER CONTACT INFORMATION: Jon Terrazas at

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.

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