APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY - $69,008.40 to $103,335.12 PAY GRADE: 39

For more information on benefit and retirement programs, please see the sections below.
In order to receive consideration, applicants must indicate their availability for any work type, travel, and location requirements listed.

The Position

Game Wardens protect the wildlife and fisheries resources of the State and the public by enforcing wildlife, boating and natural resource laws and by providing education in areas such as wildlife management, and hunter, boating and firearms safety.

Incumbents possess a degree of knowledge and proficiency sufficient to perform work independently with little or no additional training. This is a Game Warden Investigator position located in either Reno or Elko, NV, which leads and/or assists in large scale or in-depth regional and State-wide investigations related to both wildlife and boating related incidents.

This position requires a considerable amount of office time vs. field time. Game Warden Investigators must establish and maintain good working relationships with other agencies, courts and individuals, both in and out of state. The incumbent must possess good communication skills, both verbal and written as well as good organizational and time management skills. Investigative skills, including proficiency in conducting interview and interrogations and crime scene management are required. Incumbent will be required to attend training in investigative subject matters, examples of which are, digital forensics, cellular and computer technologies, social media, warrants and search and seizure law. Game Warden Investigators will maintain current training certifications. Game Warden Investigators must be able to work any hours, days, or shifts, including holidays and weekends. Incumbent must be able to travel and camp as needed with little to no prior notice. Examples of investigations include residency fraud, SLAP/ Guide violations, Gross Misdemeanor and felony level wildlife and boating crimes, assisting other agencies on case work. Game Warden Investigators will be required to work in a plain clothes, non-uniformed capacity and occasionally in covert capacity. To apply for the recruitment, you will need to submit application online at: https://nvapps.state.nv.us. 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, partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages.

To see full Class Specifications visit: http://hr.nv.gov/Resources/ClassSpecs/Class_Specifications-13_0/

To Qualify:

In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements: