Nevada Employee Action and Timekeeping System APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY: $47,021.76 to $69,008.40 PAY GRADE: 30 For more information on benefit and retirement programs, please see the sections below. JOB INFORMATION Work Type: A Seasonal, full-time vacancy 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 Foresters perform professional duties in forestry, natural resource management and conservation, fire prevention and suppression, and related areas. Incumbents perform in a trainee capacity and acquire the knowledge, skills, and abilities required in this occupation. 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 Department 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 has locations and/or provides program services in every community of the State. The Nevada Division of State Lands, Nevada Tahoe Resource Team (NTRT) is seeking a seasonal forester to assist with the management of state lands in the Tahoe Basin. The NTRT is responsible for managing 450 urban lots in the Lake Tahoe Basin. This program is an ideal position for those seeking entry-level experience in forestry. Due to the seasonal nature of the position, the NTRT is willing to work around college schedules. This position assists the program forester in planning, implementing, and completing forest health projects on urban lots and may also assist with management of contractors performing forest health projects on state lands. Responsibilities include inspecting urban lots for signs of trespass, identifying property boundaries, documenting issues of trespass, and working with team members to resolve identified issues. Incumbents possess a degree of knowledge and proficiency sufficient to perform work under the supervision of a Forester 2. Work will require regular travel into the Tahoe Basin, the ability to work independently, and may involve work in arduous terrain and inclement weather. This position is based out of the Bryan Building in Carson City. 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. THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. Minimum Qualifications: Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in forestry or closely related natural resources field; OR two years of experience in conducting forest harvesting, vegetative fuels reduction, and enforcing forestry laws and regulations; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above. Special Requirements: A valid driver's license is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment. As a condition of employment, pursuant to NRS 284.4066, this position has been identified as affecting public safety. Persons offered employment in this position must first submit to a pre-employment screening test for controlled substances. 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. Direct Inquiries or Correspondence to: Division of Human Resource Management Northern Nevada 515 East Musser Street, First Floor Carson City, Nevada 89701-4204 TDD for the Hearing Impaired (800) 326-6868 Division of Human Resource Management Southern Nevada 7251 Amigo St, Suite 120 Las Vegas, NV 89119 TDD for the Hearing Impaired (800) 326-6868 J-18808-Ljbffr
