FIELD ASSISTANT - MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS WAIVED

FIELD ASSISTANT - MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS WAIVED

Salary

$44,766.72 - $64,769.76 Annually

Location

Elko

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

2026-03158

Department

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Opening Date

07/26/2026

Closing Date

8/3/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit

A

Max Number of Applicants

50

Salary Grade

25

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

Elko, NV 89801

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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 Agriculture (NDA), Division of Animal Industry, is seeking to fill one vacant Field Assistant position in Elko. Field Assistants within the Predatory Animal and Rodent Control (PARC) program utilize wildlife damage management techniques such as surveying, documenting, tracking, trapping and/or eradicating of preparatory animals, property destroying birds, nuisance animals, and rodents in order to protect livestock, wildlife, and to reduce the economic losses caused by these predators to livestock producers and the citizens of the state, utilizing firearms, and pesticide application to protect livestock, agriculture, game, and the economic interests of ranchers, wool growers, agriculture producers, industry, and homeowners.

The role requires knowledge in pesticides and obtaining a Nevada Restricted Use Pesticide Certification, disease sampling, identifying and reporting and successful completion of firearms training for safe usage during the course of their duties.

Essential Qualifications

PER EXECUTIVE ORDER 2026-002, ALL MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS HAVE BEEN WAIVED FOR THIS POSITION UNTIL DECEMBER 31, 2026. Please refer to the link for more information:https://gov.nv.gov/Newsroom/ExecOrders/Executive-Orders/

One year of applicable experience as described in the job duties and graduation from high school or equivalent education.

Job Duties

• Track, locate, and identify predators or rodent species in rural and urban areas, evaluating the type of depredation or damage, and compiling related data.
• Respond to requests from livestock and agriculture producers, wildlife managers, industry, and the public to resolve wildlife and rodent damage to livestock, agriculture, wildlife, and control of nuisance animals in urban and rural areas.
• Verify losses to livestock and agriculture, determine the depredating species, and implement efficient and effective damage management methods, such as firearm application, trapping, snaring, and pesticide use.
• Check for and report evidence of animal-borne disease.
• Meet with grazing boards, livestock and agriculture producers, and concerned citizens to discuss strategies for protecting livestock, agriculture, economic interests of ranchers, wool growers, and homeowners.
• Operate, maintain, and safeguard a variety of equipment and chemicals, including firearms, vehicles, ATVs, trailers (including utility and sheep camps), traps, snares, pyrotechnics, and pesticides in local and remote locations in Nevada throughout the year.
• Manage damage caused by wildlife and rodents through surveys and application of firearms, traps, snares, and pesticides in accordance with established guidelines.
• Utilize various electronic mapping programs and devices to record locations of damage management equipment and areas with current and historic loss to determine patterns and corresponding solutions.
• Maintain records related to surveys, travel time/mileage, equipment usage, wildlife and rodent species removed, capture activities, and other events for compiling information for statistical and narrative reports.
• Provide information to ranchers, agriculture producers, woolgrowers, homeowners, industry, and interested citizens.
• Demonstrate wildlife and rodent damage management techniques, device usage, and identification techniques.
• Ground crew and/or utilize firearms in fixed-wing and rotary-wing aerial operations.
• Offer technical assistance in wildlife and rodent damage management to increase public understanding.
• Follow disease sampling and reporting protocols.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of:

• Predatory and depredating wildlife and rodent species, including characteristics and diseases, as well as familiarity with local, federal, State and local laws and regulations governing wildlife/rodent damage management.
• North American wildlife species, their behavior and habitats, especially those that may threaten economic interests or human health and safety.
• Lethal and non-lethal wildlife and rodent damage management techniques.

Skill in:

• Math and recordkeeping of daily activities and observations.
• Tool maintenance, trap construction, firearm handling, and utilizing working animals in rough terrain.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written.
• The use of office and job-related equipment, electronics, and software.
• Utilizing wildlife damage management techniques to carry out a full range of common technical duties including: exclusion, trapping, snaring, non-lethal harassment, firearm use and pesticide application.
• Utilizing specialty equipment such as ATVs, UTV's, snowmobiles, 4-wheel drive vehicles, and trailers (including towing and backing).

Ability to:

• Operate computer systems for documenting daily activities, messaging and data collection.
• Negotiate with landowners and conduct training sessions for individuals and groups.
• Maintain relationships with stakeholders.
• Provide effective wildlife damage management technical assistance to livestock and agriculture producers, wildlife managers and members of the public.
• Recognize wildlife species behavior, characteristics and habitats.

Recruiter Contact Information: Sonja Grass - SonjaGrass@admin.nv.gov

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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Pursuant to NRS 284.4066, positions in this series have been identified as affecting public safety. Persons offered employment in these positions must submit to a pre-employment screening for controlled substances. Can you meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No

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Incumbents must meet firearms qualification/certification standards and proficiency requirements training as established by agency policy during the course of their duties. Can you meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No

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As a condition of appointment and continuing employment, positions are subject to call-back, overtime on short notice, stand-by status, and must work various hours and/or shifts including evenings, weekends, and/or holidays. Are you willing to accept this condition of employment?

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• No

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A valid drivers license is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment. Can you meet this requirement?

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• No

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A State of Nevada/FBI background check will be required of the selected applicant. Persons offered employment in this position will be required to pay for these items. Can you meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No

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Please describe your level of experience in performing wildlife damage management activities.

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