Wildlife Area Supervisor

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 lead worker 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 lead worker 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…