The Position Conservation Aids assist professional staff in a variety of projects involving the conservation and preservation of the State's natural resources .

Incumbents perform in a trainee capacity and acquire the knowledge, skills and abilities required in this occupation. PER EXECUTIVE ORDER 2024-007, ALL MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS HAVE BEEN WAIVED FOR THIS POSITION UNTIL JUNE 30TH, 2025. Please refer to the link for more information: https://gov.nv.gov/Newsroom/ExecOrders/Executive-Orders/

These 3-6 month duration seasonal status positions within the Habitat Division are focused on Wildlife Management Areas (WMA's) and Water Development related activities. Water Development positions will conduct activities involving guzzler maintenance, construction, and new builds. These positions may have ability to work in Winnemucca, Fallon, and/or Las Vegas, working four 10-hour days in the field and camping at remote location sites on the workdays. The position involves use of various construction equipment, power tools, lifting heavy materials, etc. The WMA seasonal positions are responsible for maintaining, in a safe and aesthetically pleasing manner, all property, equipment, structures and other public use facilities on various WMAs across the State. The employee must be familiar with wetland management strategies, the principles of plant succession and be able to identify the most common and important plant species found on the WMA's. Seasonal housing during the employment period for these positions is available at most of the WMA's and in Winnemucca. All positions require a valid driver's license at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment. The positions will be recruited at all levels - Conservation Aid 1, Conservation Aid 2, and Conservation Aid 3. 

To Qualify:In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:Education and Experience (Minimum Qualifications)   Graduation from high school or equivalent education.

Special Notes   Work may be performed under adverse weather conditions and include extensive walking under difficult conditions and camping in remote, primitive locations.