GAME WARDEN 2 APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY - $70,282.08 to $104,713.20 PAY GRADE: 37 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. JOB INFORMATION Work Type: Permanent, full time vacancies as they may occur Statewide. Department: Wildlife (http://ndow.org/) Division: Law Enforcement Job Class Code: 13.123 RECRUITMENT INFORMATION Announcement Number: 50012 Open to all qualified persons. Posted 01/02/2025 Close Date: 01/31/2025 Recruiter: KRISTIN BOWLING Phone: (775)688-1522 Email: klbowling@ndow.org Applications accepted for another 17 Days 1 Hrs 10 Mins The Position Game Wardens protect the wildlife and fisheries resources of the State and the public by enforcing wildlife, boating and natural resource laws and by providing education in areas such as wildlife management, and hunter, boating and firearms safety. Incumbents perform in a trainee capacity and acquire the knowledge, skills and abilities required in this occupation. OR Incumbents perform basic tasks or elements of the job not requiring the additional knowledge, skills and abilities to perform at the next level in the series. Game Wardens patrol more than 110,567 square miles of Nevada, responding to boat accidents, search and rescue operations and general public safety as needed. An average patrol area is 3,567 square miles, with Wardens in remote areas patrolling up to 10,000 square miles. Communication skills, both verbal and written, are highly desirable. Game Wardens must be able to work any hours, days, or shifts, including holidays and weekends. Training must be maintained and current. Applicants must meet current POST (Peace Officers' Standards and Training) Category 1 requirements, as outlined in NRS 289 and NAC 289. Per NAC 289, applicants must be a citizen of the United States and must be at least 21 years of age at the time of appointment. Game Wardens are required to be POST Category 1 certified in Nevada. Game Warden Officers are provided with all firearms, duty gear, uniforms, and a take-home patrol vehicle at no expense to the employee. The positions available are for Game Warden 3 (Grade 39), but are being recruited for Game Warden levels 1 & 2 (Grade 34 & 37). Upon completion of training and approval, Game Wardens will progress to the next level in the series, up to Game Warden 3. The positions may be filled at any level. Applicants will be notified of Physical Agility Testing dates and locations at the time of the RSVP notification which will be sent by email. To apply for the recruitment, you will need to submit application online at: https://nvapps.state.nv.us. The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages. To see full Class Specifications visit: http://hr.nv.gov/Resources/ClassSpecs/Class\_Specifications-13\_0/ To Qualify: In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements: Education and Experience (Minimum Qualifications) Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in wildlife management, biology, criminal justice or closely related field and one year of professional experience in enforcing wildlife, criminal laws or boating safety laws; investigating suspected violations of wildlife law, criminal or boating safety laws; receiving and responding to citizen complaints; or presenting related wildlife information and programs to the public; OR one year of experience as a Game Warden I in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above. Special Notes Candidates hired in this series must acquire Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST) certification in Nevada. Special Requirements Pursuant to NRS 284.4066, all positions in this class series have been identified as affecting public safety. Persons offered employment in this series must first submit to a pre-employment screening test for controlled substances. Candidates must successfully pass background investigation prior to being considered for appointment. A pre-employment criminal history check and fingerprinting are required. Persons offered employment in this position will be required to pay for these items. A State of Nevada/FBI background check will be required of the selected applicant. For insurance purposes and home storage of state vehicles, employee must reside in the State of Nevada at time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment. A valid driver's license is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment. Successful completion of a medical examination; physical agility test; psychological test and evaluation, which will include polygraph testing; and a background investigation are required at the time of appointment. The Examination Application Evaluation Exam The exam will consist of an application evaluation. It is essential that applications include detailed information with time frames regarding education and experience. The most qualified applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for interview. The hiring agency may require specific skills related testing as part of the interviewing process. The following additional questions are part of this Recruitment 1) Please list the geographical areas within State of Nevada you are willing to work in: Eastern Region, Western Region and/or Southern Region. 2) Environmental conditions include office and field environments with a wide range of temperatures, conditions, and terrain. Are you able to work in these environments? 3) Physical conditions may require maintaining physical fitness necessary to carry out the job functions such as dexterity to write and shoot a gun, running, climbing, standing, squatting drag, carry and lift objects. Would you be able to meet this requirement? 4) Positions are subject to call-out or call-back. Can you meet this requirement? 5) Positions are subject to work on evenings, weekends, and/or holidays. Can you meet this requirement? 6) A physical agility test is required to proceed forward in the selection process. The test includes a 100 yard continuous swim in 5 minutes or less; dragging a 75 pound sandbag 50 feet and lifting it into a truck; a 1.5 mile run in 16 minutes and 57 seconds or less; vertical jump of 14 inches; agility run in 19.5 seconds; 30 sit-ups in one minute; 23 push-ups with no time limit; 300 meters run in 68 seconds. Can you meet this requirement? INFORMATIONAL LINKS For more information about state employment, visit the following: Division of Human Resource Management: http://hr.nv.gov Public Employees Retirement System: http://www.nvpers.org Public Employees Benefits Program: https://pebp.nv.gov/ More Benefits Information: http://nvjobs.nv.gov/Applicants/EB REFER A FRIEND Help us reach qualified candidates! Refer a friend by clicking here: Email Direct Inquiries or Correspondence to: Division of Human Resource Management Northern Nevada 515 East Musser Street, First Floor Carson City, Nevada 89701-4204TDD for the Hearing Impaired (800) 326-6868 Division of Human Resource Management Southern Nevada 7251 Amigo St, Suite 120 Las Vegas, NV 89119TDD for the Hearing Impaired (800) 326-6868 The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. 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