IT TECHNICIAN 5
Salary
$62,347.68 - $92,414.88 Annually
Location
Reno
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Number
2026-03123
Department
DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE
Opening Date
07/16/2026
Closing Date
7/23/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit
C
Max Number of Applicants
50
Salary Grade
34
Full Physical Address of Position (City, State, Zip)
Reno, NV
Job Summary
Nevada Department of Wildlife is recruiting for IT Technician 5 within the Data and Technology Services Division. The position supports all aspects of the Department's IT infrastructure, including desktop computer support, including deployment, maintenance, and help desk requests. Other responsibilities include software management and support including O365; Printer and print server management; Installing and troubleshooting local and wide area networks; Installing and maintaining physical and virtual servers; Active Directory user account creation and management; O365 Exchange Server management; using Windows Deployment Services for computer setups; and Mobile device management. The incumbent will travel within the State of Nevada up to 30% to other NDOW offices. Incumbent will support the physical and digital installation, configuration, monitoring, and maintenance of hardware and software associated with the functions listed above, along with ensuring security requirements are met regarding networking, server and computer configuration and use, mobile devices, and other aspects of IT infrastructure. This includes specialized security requirements for Law Enforcement infrastructure.
This position works closely with the IT Professional 4 to make recommendations for improving IT infrastructure, policies, and procedures. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are desired to support and train Department staff on the use of IT infrastructure. The position requires attention to detail and high levels of organization, as well as the ability to prioritize and accomplish diverse tasks in a timely and efficient manner.
Information Technology (IT) Technicians install, configure, monitor, and maintain networks and monitor and maintain help desk user support or mainframe and server operations. Incumbents may perform duties associated with one or more IT specialization areas depending on the needs of the agency.
Essential Qualifications
Graduation from high school or equivalent education and two years of IT work experience in the installation, maintenance, and repair of network workstation hardware and software; OR one year of relevant experience as an IT Technician IV in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.
Job Duties
Participate in the development and revision of policies and procedures related to a functional area; review policies and procedures for changes applicable to IT; maintain operations, tasks, security, and/or functional area logs; review instructions from other IT staff and correct or return for revisions as necessary.
Perform related duties as assigned.
Under general supervision, incumbents provide network support for work group business functions; enable data transfer, peripheral sharing, and applications sharing within the work group to include wireless transport methods. Duties are performed in accordance with established standards for hardware, software, and work group functionality. This is the journey level for network operations and support.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
This job specification lists the major knowledge, skills and abilities of the job and is not all inclusive. Incumbent(s) will be expected to have knowledge, skills and abilities from a previous level.
Working knowledge of: installation, maintenance, and configuration of workstations and applications; network connectivity with regard to network interface cards, IP addressing configurations, and DNS settings.
General knowledge of: IP addressing schemes and subnet configuration.
Ability to: install and maintain work group operating systems; identify and correct hardware and software problems; provide effective customer service to users; communicate effectively orally and in writing; upgrade hardware components on the base unit; configure applications for optimum performance; establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; and interview users to identify needs and resolve workstation issues.
Recruiter Contact Information: Susan Ashley - q.ashley@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).
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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Do you have any of the following?
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Describe your experience creating and managing users in Active Directory and where it was gained.
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Describe your experience imaging, deploying and supporting Windows computers and where it was gained.
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Describe your experience with Office 365 Suite support and where it was gained.
Required Question
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See Above for Posting Location, Nevada, 89701
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