CONSERVATION STAFF SPECIALIST 2

The salary range indicated in this announcement is based on the Employee/Employer retirement compensation schedule. An employer-only option is available at a reduced salary range. Generally, salaries start at the lowest level of a step 1 and increase with each year of service to the highest level of a step 10.

For more information on benefit and retirement programs, please see the sections below.
In order to receive consideration, applicants must indicate their availability for any work type, travel, and location requirements listed.

The Position

Conservation Staff Specialists assist in developing, formulating, and coordinating programs, policies and procedures related to areas such as resource management, safety and training, fire management and policy management pertinent to the assigned area of natural resource management, preservation, conservation and protection.

This position represents the Nevada Division of State Parks (NDSP) on the Nevada Tahoe Resource Team (NTRT). The NTRT implements Nevada?s portion of the Environmental Improvement Program (EIP) to enhance Lake Tahoe?s water quality, sustainable recreation, forest health, and wildlife habitats. This position plays a key role in planning and executing sustainable recreation projects in the Tahoe Basin. Conservation Staff Specialists assist in developing, formulating, and coordinating programs, policies and procedures related to areas such as resource management, safety and training, fleet and inventory management, fire management and policy management pertinent to the assigned area of natural resource management, preservation, conservation, and protection. The NTRT Conservation Staff Specialist position requires excellent communication, teamwork, problem-solving, critical thinking, conflict management, adaptability, time management, and organizational skills. Key duties include: collaborate with park supervisors of NDSP?s Tahoe Region parks (Cave Rock, Sand Harbor, Spooner Lake and Backcountry, Van Sickle) to identify and address resource concerns; develop and implement park improvement projects to support sustainable recreation; assist in the development of scope of work, funding, planning, and execution of park projects such as trail construction, restoration, and maintenance; participate in Tahoe regional planning projects and coordinate sustainable recreation efforts aligned with EIP goals; lead multidisciplinary teams to enhance recreational opportunities while preserving natural resources; collaborate with federal and local partners to address recreation impacts on Tahoe Basin beaches and lands. This position represents NDSP and NTRT in the public eye and is responsible for developing effective working relationships with a range of private and public partners. Day to day duties consist of a wide range of professional and technical responsibilities, including: plan, organize, and manage sustainable recreation efforts within the Lake Tahoe Environmental Improvement Program; set goals and objectives in alignment with NDSP's mission; analyze issues and develop effective solutions; prepare and justify budget requests; conduct cost and statistical analysis; coordinate and implement training and resource management programs; negotiate contracts, grants, leases, and agreements; interpret and explain technical documents related to assigned programs; communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing; build and maintain relationships with federal, state, and local entities, contractors, and other stakeholders in natural resource management and conservation; present information to various audiences; analyze data, identify problem areas, and develop logical solutions; create and manage spreadsheets for data tracking and analysis.

To Qualify:

In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements: