WILDLIFE AREA SUPERVISOR 1

State-of-Nevad; Fallon (NV); On-site; USD 55,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Nevada Department of Wildlife (NDOW) seeks a Wildlife Area Supervisor 1 to oversee Carson Lake, Humboldt, and Fernley Wildlife Management Areas. The role involves managing habitat, budgets, and staff, plus engaging with hunters and the public to promote wildlife resources.

The position requires a biology/wildlife degree or equivalent experience, with leadworker duties and field operation skills. Fallon-based with state governance and collaboration across agencies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in biology, wildlife management or related field plus two years of wildlife habitat experience.
• Must have led work teams for at least one year; alternatives include Nevada state progression or equivalent.
• Experience with habitat conservation, surveys, and equipment operation is required.

Responsibilities

• Plan, budget, supervise, and perform maintenance for one or more WMAs.
• Operate and maintain equipment for habitat management.
• Survey wildlife populations and monitor habitat conditions.
• Engage with hunters at check stations and in the field; educate the public.
• Develop and manage budgets for WMAs; coordinate with agencies.

Skills

Wildlife management

Budgeting

Supervision

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in biology or wildlife management

High school diploma + 4 years wildlife management experience

Job description

Nevada Department of Wildlife (NDOW) is recruiting for a Wildlife Area Supervisor 1 within the Habitat Division. This position oversees the conservation and management of the Carson Lake Wildlife Management Area, Humboldt Wildlife Management Area (WMA) and Fernley Wildlife Management Area (WMA). This position is responsible for the maintenance of wildlife habitat by operating and maintaining light and heavy equipment, surveying wildlife populations, performing and engaging with hunters at check stations and in the field, controlling water levels in wetland areas, managing vegetation and maintaining public-use facilities as well as engaging with various government and non-government agencies. The incumbent will ensure effective execution of habitat and wildlife management plans; develop and maintain budgets for Carson Lake WMA, Humboldt WMA and Fernley WMA, participate in land and water right acquisitions processes, engage in discussions on water rights, land issues and grazing leases related to NDOW’s interests. Engage in collaboration with various government and non-government agencies, CAB’s and other organizations on wildlife-related issues.

Wildlife Area Supervisors manage one or more Wildlife Management Areas by planning, budgeting, supervising, and performing maintenance and development activities to provide for an efficient operation and preserve wildlife resources and associated habitat.

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in biology, wildlife management or closely related field and two year of experience such as establishing and maintaining quality wildlife habitat to meet the needs of a variety of wildlife species; operating equipment to maintain suitable habitats for wildlife; conducting surveys and inventory of wildlife and associated habitats; netting, trapping and banding of wildlife; and providing for security of wildlife management areas. One year of the above experience must have been in a leadworker capacity; OR graduation from high school or equivalent education and four years of experience in wildlife management such as installing and maintaining wildlife structures; operating equipment to maintain suitable habitats for wildlife; conducting surveys and inventory of wildlife and associated habitat; netting, trapping and banding of wildlife; and providing for security of wildlife management areas; one year of the above experience must have been in a leadworker capacity; OR one year of experience as a Wildlife Area Technician III in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.

Prepare budgets and control expenditures; develop estimates of labor, materials, supplies and equipment for projects; purchase needed items; negotiate contracts, leases and vendor services; complete reports and compile statistics; set priorities; oversee maintenance of wildlife habitat, buildings and facilities; modify work programs to meet stated objectives; develop goals and objectives; and resolve problems to provide for an efficient operation and completion of projects.

Supervise staff by developing work schedules and delegating assignments; prepare work programs including estimates of personnel, materials, supplies and operating expenses; develop and modify work performance standards; counsel, discipline, and train employees to accomplish objectives.

Supervise or perform a variety of operational tasks; monitor status of all projects and programs; operate, maintain and repair equipment; construct buildings or other needed structures; improve and maintain land and water conditions; provide biological expertise; inventory supplies and equipment; survey wildlife; net, trap or band wildlife; identify and treat diseases to provide for the implementation and completion of projects.

Perform security duties by patrolling, observing and providing information about fishing, hunting, boating and trapping laws to management area visitors; note wildlife violations and report to appropriate authorities; and implement and maintain a security plan to protect wildlife resources, equipment and facilities.

Respond to questions from the public and provide information regarding wildlife management area resources; explain procedures, rules and regulations; and give tours to enhance public awareness and education, and to maintain good public relations.

Perform related duties as assigned.

Under limited supervision, incumbents manage one wildlife management area and perform the full range of duties outlined above.

Working knowledge of: farming methods and techniques conducive to sustaining and encouraging wildlife populations; operation and maintenance of light and heavy equipment; water conservation and water management techniques used to influence habitat for wildlife and to discourage undesirable vegetative growth in waterfowl wetland areas and in primary fishery impoundments; habitat management techniques; names, identification, life histories, habits and life requirements of wildlife species; common plant species related to particular species of wildlife and their requirements for stable populations; mathematics used in calculating water flows, surveying, estimating wildlife populations, and mixing commercial fertilizers and herbicides; safety standards, requirements and precautions when operating light and heavy equipment in construction or farming; use of herbicides, insecticides, fertilizers and plant foods to maintain growth of desirable plants for wildlife; safe and proficient use of firearms in hunting.

General knowledge of: basic supervisory techniques and practices.

Ability to: coordinate personnel, work activities, time, and assignments; communicate effectively both orally and in writing.