DEPUTY DIRECTOR - UNCLASSIFIED

DEPUTY DIRECTOR - UNCLASSIFIED

Salary

$151,902.00 Annually

Location

Reno

Job Type

Unclassified Full-Time

Job Number

2026-02749

Department

DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Opening Date

07/06/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

FLSA

Exempt

Bargaining Unit

N/A

Max Number of Applicants

50

Salary Grade

Not Assigned

Full Physical Address of Position (City, State, Zip)

Reno, NV

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• THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE*

Job Summary

The Nevada Department of Wildlife is recruiting for a Deputy Director. Reporting directly to the Director, the Deputy Director works alongside two other Deputy Directors who together provide administrative oversight and coordination of statewide programs including: Game, Fisheries, Biodiversity, Habitat, Law Enforcement, Conservation Education, Data and Technology Services, Fiscal Services, Engineering Services and Human Resources. The Deputy Director oversees biological studies related to fish and wildlife management, ensures development, implementation and documentation of the Department's strategic plan; oversees operational function of the Department and acts on behalf of the Director in matters related to Department operations, activities and personnel, as directed by the Director.

Essential Qualifications

Seven or more years of applicable experience managing comprehensive programs involving natural resources, conservation or life sciences, with a minimum of three years of managerial experience, Bachelor's or above degree in a natural science discipline such as wildlife management, conservation biology, zoology or closely related field preferred, or combination of experience and education.

Job Duties

• Provides administrative direction and supervises staff including up to 4 Division Administrators.
• Plans and directs the management team and strategic planning process for the Department as a team member in the Director's Office.
• Plans, organizes and provides statewide coordination of programs while balancing needs and initiatives of competing/conflicting interest groups.
• Provides narrative, statistical and oral reports on program and operational progress to the Director, Nevada Board of Wildlife Commissioners, State Legislators and other interested parties; evaluates effectiveness of programs in relation to established outcome measures.
• Plans and organizes Nevada Board of Wildlife Commissioners, Leadership Team, and other meetings.
• Provides oversight and coordination in development and maintenance of division budgets and contracts; monitors federal funding levels to ensure compliance with established rules and grant requirements.
• Manages development of proposed legislation and regulatory initiatives related to the Department's mission and the Governor's strategic priorities.
• Ensures compliance with local, state and federal laws, regulations and requirements; evaluates impact of proposed legislation; formulates and implements policies, procedures and regulations in response to new statutory requirements; ensures the preparation and maintenance of mandated records and reports.
• Conducts special analyses and writes comprehensive reports and recommendations; researches legislative proposals and prepares responses; drafts text and position statements; develops and modifies policy in response to legal mandates; serves on committees and attends a variety of meetings to represent the Department's interests.
• Reviews and responds to Public Records requests in accordance with applicable law.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

The Deputy Director of Resource Management must possess extensive knowledge of wildlife conservation, natural resource management, state and federal laws, public administration, budgeting, strategic planning, and personnel management. This position requires strong leadership, communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills to oversee diverse programs, develop policy, manage resources, and guide organizational priorities. The incumbent must be able to interpret scientific, legal, and fiscal information; make sound decisions on complex and often controversial issues; build collaborative relationships with all stakeholders, including sportsmen, NGO's, producers, and partner agencies; effectively supervise senior staff; and represent the Department before the Nevada Board of Wildlife Commissioners, legislators, governmental entities, and the public.

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.

Please send direct Inquiries or correspondence to the recruiter listed on this announcement.

Benefits include:

• Health Insurance: Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance programs for employees and their dependents/family are offered through the Public Employees' Benefits Program (PEBP).

• Vacation: Accrual of three weeks of annual leave each year.

• Sick Leave: Accrual of three weeks of sick leave each year.

• Holidays: 12 paid holidays per year.

• Retirement: Participation in the Nevada Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). Employees do not contribute to Social Security but will contribute to PERS if their position is at 50% or more full-time equivalency. For more information on how PERS service may impact Social Security benefits, visit the SSA publication.

• Deferred Compensation: The State offers a voluntary Deferred Compensation Program.

• No Nevada state income tax.

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness: Eligible due to public sector employment.

• Longevity Payments Eligibility: Employees who have received a performance rating of "standard" or better and have completed eight (8) or more years of continuous service are eligible for longevity pay.

Additional benefits may apply to employees covered under a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), depending on their designated bargaining unit. For more information, visit the Labor Relations Unit (LRU).

For more details about your rights and responsibilities as a State of Nevada employee, please review the State of Nevada Employee Handbook (PDF).

• State Holidays The holiday schedule for State employees is established by the Legislature.

The following are legal holidays:

January 1.............................................. New Years Day

Third Monday in January.................. Martin Luther King, Jr.s Birthday

Third Monday in February................ Washington's Birthday

Last Monday in May........................... Memorial Day

June 19................................................ Juneteenth Day

July 4.................................................... Independence Day

First Monday in September.............. Labor Day

Last Friday in October....................... Nevada Day

November 11........................................ Veterans Day

Fourth Thursday in November........ Thanksgiving Day

Friday following the Fourth Thursday in November...................... Family Day

December 25........................................ Christmas Day

When January 1, June 19, July 4, November 11, or December 25 falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday is the observed legal holiday. If these days fall on Sunday, the following Monday is the observed holiday. Eligibility for holiday pay is covered by the provisions of NAC 284.255

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