DIVISION ADMINISTRATOR - GAME MANAGEMENT - UNCLASSIFIED
Salary
$124,068.00 Annually
Location
Reno
Job Type
Unclassified Full-Time
Job Number
2026-02751
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
Job Summary
The Nevada Department of Wildlife is recruiting for Division Administrator of Game Management. The position directly supervises 5 Wildlife Staff Specialists, 3 Regional Supervising Biologists, 1 Chief Pilot an administrative assistant and is responsible for the entire Division staff of 47 FTE positions, including Biologists, Wildlife Staff Specialists, Pilots, Aircraft Maintenance Specialists, a Veterinarian, along with supporting seasonal employees. The position is responsible for the management, protection, research, monitoring, and conservation of wildlife classified as game mammals, upland and migratory game birds, and furbearing mammals. The Division's program areas include: avian and terrestrial game species management, wildlife depredation control and compensation, predator management, wildlife health and disease monitoring, and coordination of game-related habitat and conservation initiatives.
Essential Qualifications
Job Duties
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
The Game Division Administrator must possess extensive knowledge of wildlife ecology, population management, wildlife health, habitat conservation, wildlife disease surveillance, aviation operations in support of wildlife management, and state and federal laws and regulations governing wildlife resources. This position requires strong leadership, strategic planning, communication, and decision-making skills to direct statewide game management, wildlife health, and air operations programs. The incumbent must be able to evaluate complex biological and operational information; develop and implement management strategies; oversee budgets, personnel, and program priorities; coordinate with governmental agencies, stakeholders, and the public; and ensure safe, effective, and scientifically sound wildlife management activities. The ability to lead multidisciplinary teams, address emerging wildlife conservation challenges, and represent the Department in public, regulatory, and professional forums is essential.
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).
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
Employer State of Nevada (NV)
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See Above for Posting Location, Nevada, 89701
Website https://nvjobs.nv.gov