What are the responsibilities and job description for the STAFF CONSERVATION EDUCATOR position at State of Nevada?
State of Nevada Announces
An Open Competitive Recruitment for:
STAFF CONSERVATION EDUCATOR
APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY - $73,309.68 to $109,640.88 PAY GRADE: 38
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.
In order to receive consideration, applicants must indicate their availability for any work type, travel, and location requirements listed.
JOB INFORMATION
Work Type: A Permanent, full time vacancy
Department: Wildlife
Division: Conservation Education
Location: Reno, Sparks
Job Class Code: 01.750
RECRUITMENT INFORMATION
Announcement Number: 52747
Open to all qualified persons.
Posted 10/20/2025
Recruiter:
KRISTIN BOWLING
Phone: (775)233-6622
Email: klbowling@ndow.org
KRISTIN BOWLING
Phone: (775)233-6622
Email: klbowling@ndow.org
Applications accepted until recruitment needs are satisfied
** Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. Lists of eligible candidates will be established and hiring may occur early in the recruiting process. Recruitment will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made.
** Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. Lists of eligible candidates will be established and hiring may occur early in the recruiting process. Recruitment will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made.
The Position
Conservation Educators plan, organize, implement and evaluate educational programs designed to teach hunter and boating safety, environmental concepts and other wildlife related areas to the public, and participate in public relations activities.
Incumbents function as first-line supervisors who train, supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned staff; assign and review work; and initiate disciplinary action.
This position is responsible for directing and supervising the operations of the Statewide Boating Education Program. Key duties include developing, planning, implementing, and evaluating the program, as well as overseeing its preparation and ongoing monitoring. The role involves collaboration with resource agencies and other organizations to promote conservation education. Additionally, this position supervises the Public Information Officer II/Publications Coordinator and serves as the primary Public Information Officer for the Law Enforcement Division. To apply for the recruitment, you will need to submit application online at: https://nvapps.state.nv.us.
To see full Class Specifications visit: http://hr.nv.gov/Resources/ClassSpecs/Class_Specifications-1_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 education, journalism, communications, outdoor recreation/leadership/education, wildlife management, biology or related field and four years of professional experience in conservation education which included presenting and evaluating educational programs, writing news releases, developing written materials for the public, providing interviews for print and broadcast media and/or preparing and presenting radio and television broadcasts; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience; OR two years of experience as a Conservation Educator III or one year of experience as a Conservation Educator IV in Nevada State service.
Special Requirements
A valid driver's license is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment.
Statewide travel is required.
Occasional nights and/or weekends may be required.
Pursuant to NRS 432A.170, positions offered employment in these positions must submit to a State of Nevada/FBI pre-employment background investigation.
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 describe your experience running education/outreach programs
2) Please describe any experience you have in graphic design.
3) Please describe your boating experience or knowledge (such as boating rules, operations, ability, etc).
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
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
Salary : $73,310 - $109,641
