CONSERVATION CAMP SUPERVISOR

State of Nevada; Indian Springs (NV); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vacation pay

Sick Leave

Holidays

Retirement (PERS)

Deferred Compensation

No Nevada state income tax

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Longevity payments

Job summary

State of Nevada’s Department of Conservation and Natural Resources seeks a Conservation Camp Supervisor to oversee TLVCC operations near Indian Springs. You will lead Conservation Crew Supervisors, manage budgets, and coordinate field projects with inmate crews and cooperating agencies.

You will develop safety plans, monitor expenditures, and ensure compliance with OSHA and agency policies while maintaining strong external partnerships and reporting to the Conservation Camp Area Supervisor.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-, associate-, or equivalent education with experience supervising fire suppression/resource management.
• Proven ability to manage budgets, records, and equipment maintenance.
• Experience supervising inmate crews and coordinating field projects.
• Knowledge of safety policies, OSHA requirements, and emergency plans.
• Ability to develop and maintain cooperative relationships with agencies and partners.

Responsibilities

• Manage operation of a Nevada Conservation Camp or geographic area.
• Represent programs to agencies, non-profits, private companies and individuals.
• Plan, coordinate conservation work projects and agreements.
• Prepare and monitor budgets, expenditures, and equipment purchases.
• Oversee inmate payroll records and time credits; ensure safety and records.
• Schedule training, assign and review work, and discipline staff when needed.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Budgeting

Inmate supervision

Wildfire management

Safety procedures

Education

Bachelor’s degree in biology/ecology/forestry/natural resource management/public administration

Associate’s degree in forestry/natural resource management/business/public administration

High school diploma + 3 years journey level experience

Conservation Crew Supervisor III in Nevada State service

Equivalent education/experience

Job description

• No Nevada state income tax.

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 conservationwork 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 conservationwork 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; scheduleand 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.

Benefits Include

• Health Insurance: Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance programs for employees and their dependents/family are offered through the Public Employees’ Benefits Program (PEBP).
• Vacation: Accrual of three weeks of annual leave each year.
• Sick Leave: Accrual of three weeks of sick leave each year.
• Holidays: 12 paid holidays per year.
• Retirement: Participation in the Nevada Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). Employees do not contribute to Social Security but will contribute to PERS if their position is at 50% or more full-time equivalency. For more information on how PERS service may impact Social Security benefits, visit the SSA publication.
• Deferred Compensation: The State offers a voluntary Deferred Compensation Program.
• No Nevada state income tax.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness: Eligible due to public sector employment.
• Longevity Payments Eligibility: Employees who have received a performance rating of “standard” or better and have completed eight (8) or more years of continuous service are eligible for longevity pay.

Additional benefits may apply to employees covered under a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), depending on their designated bargaining unit. For more information, visit the Labor Relations Unit (LRU).

For more details about your rights and responsibilities as a State of Nevada employee, please review the State of Nevada Employee Handbook (PDF).

The Following Are Legal Holidays

• January 1.............................................. New Year's Day
• Third Monday in January.................. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday
• Third Monday in February................ Washington’s Birthday
• Last Monday in May........................... Memorial Day
• June 19................................................ Juneteenth Day
• July 4.................................................... Independence Day
• First Monday in September.............. Labor Day
• Last Friday in October....................... Nevada Day
• November 11........................................ Veterans' Day
• Fourth Thursday in November........ Thanksgiving Day
• Friday following the Fourth Thursday in November...................... Family Day
• December 25........................................ Christmas Day

When January 1, June 19, July 4, November 11, or December 25 falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday is the observed legal holiday. If these days fall on Sunday, the following Monday is the observed holiday. Eligibility for holiday pay is covered by the provisions of NAC 284.255

01

Do you have any of the following?

• 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.
• 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.
• Graduation from high school or equivalent education and three years of journey level experience as described above.
• One year of experience as a Conservation Crew Supervisor III in Nevada State service.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.
• None of the above.

02

This position requires a valid driver's license at the time of appointment and for continuing employment. Can you meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No

03

Pursuant to NRS 284.4066, positions in this series have been identified as affecting public safety. Persons offered employment in these positions must submit to a pre-employment screening for controlled substances. Can you meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No

04

Applicants are required to undergo a Nevada Department of Corrections (NDOC) background investigation prior to being considered for employment. Are you willing to accept this condition of employment?

• Yes
• No

05

This position operates inside facilities overseen by the Nevada Division of Forestry and by the Nevada Department of Corrections (NDOC) where qualified minimum-security inmates are living and working nearby. As a condition of hiring and continuing employment, you will be required to submit an NDOC background check and to maintain a legal status sufficient to gain access to NDOC managed properties. Are you able to meet these requirements?

• Yes
• No

06

Applicants may be required to pass a medical examination and physical agility test prior to appointment and/or for continuing employment. Are you willing to accept this condition of employment?

• Yes
• No

07

Incumbents must be able to regularly work outside in weather conditions, including temperature extremes, during day and night shifts. Are you willing to accept this condition of employment?

• Yes
• No

08

All positions in this series are required to work varied shifts including evenings, weekends and holidays. Can you meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No
• Required Question