Wildlife Area Supervisor: Habitat, Budgets & Field Ops

State of Nevada (NV); Fallon (NV); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Nevada Department of Wildlife is seeking a Wildlife Area Supervisor 1 to oversee the Carson Lake, Humboldt, and Fernley Wildlife Management Areas. Responsibilities include habitat maintenance, equipment operation, wildlife surveys, and hunter interactions at check stations in the field.

The role requires leading teams, budgeting, and coordinating with various agencies to implement habitat and management plans. Knowledge of water levels, vegetation, and public-use facilities is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in biology, wildlife management or closely related field with two years of related experience.
• Or high school diploma plus four years wildlife management experience; one year leadworker capacity.
• Or one year as Wildlife Area Technician III in Nevada State service.
• Prepare budgets and control expenditures; develop estimates of labor, materials, supplies and equipment; negotiate contracts and leases; complete reports.

Responsibilities

• Oversee one or more wildlife management areas, planning and budgeting to ensure efficient operation.
• Operate and maintain light and heavy equipment for habitat management.
• Survey wildlife populations and monitor habitats; conduct field checks with hunters at check stations.
• Develop and maintain budgets for Carson Lake WMA, Humboldt WMA and Fernley WMA.
• Collaborate with government and non-government agencies and CABs on wildlife issues.

Skills

Supervision

Budgeting

Equipment operation

Wildlife surveys

Public outreach

Education

Bachelor's degree in biology or wildlife management

High school diploma with 4 years wildlife experience

Job description

Nevada Department of Wildlife is seeking a Wildlife Area Supervisor 1 to oversee the Carson Lake, Humboldt, and Fernley Wildlife Management Areas. Responsibilities include habitat maintenance, equipment operation, wildlife surveys, and hunter interactions at check stations in the field.

The role requires leading teams, budgeting, and coordinating with various agencies to implement habitat and management plans. Knowledge of water levels, vegetation, and public-use facilities is essential.