DEPUTY ADMINISTRATOR, FORESTRY

***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 Division of Forestry (NDF) Deputy Administrator is a senior leadership position within the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (NDCNR). The NDF Deputy Administrator serves as one of two first assistants under the direct supervision of the State Forester Firewarden, in coordination and conjunction with the other Deputy Administrator at the Division. The incumbent must have a working knowledge of the full mission and scope of NDF as well as have strong leadership skills. The position is primarily responsible for the administrative oversight and coordination of the natural resource management, safety and training, conservation camps, and data management program areas. The Deputy Administrator must have a working knowledge of the other NDF program areas including wildland fire, aviation, support services, personnel and payroll, and fiscal operations to ensure the protection of forest, range and watershed resources in Nevada. This position is expected to be a unifying agent for the agency, its programs, staff, and cooperators. The incumbent must have a working knowledge of principles, practices and methods of effective natural resource management for forests, rangelands, and watersheds; wildland fire suppression, mitigation and prevention; federal, State and local governmental relationships and collaborative processes; and leadership principles and practices. The incumbent functions as a senior leader who directly manages, trains, supervises and evaluates the performance of subordinate program managers. The incumbent develops policies and procedures, updates and ensures progress in strategic planning efforts, and allocates staff and resources to accomplish the agency's mission, goals and objectives. The Deputy must maintain a working knowledge of the full NDF budget and fiscal operations and must be able to draft testimony and provide oral presentations to the State Legislature and other political bodies as required. The Deputy must be able to perform all duties of the State Forester Firewarden as requested and when the State Forester Firewarden is unavailable.

Under general administrative direction of the State Forester, provide leadership and guidance in directing the day-to-day programs, operations, services, activities, and staff of the Division of Forestry; assist the State Forester in strategic planning, and program evaluation; act on behalf of the State Forester in all matters related to division activities as directed or in his/her absence.

Essential Qualifications

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in forest, range or resource management or closely related field and six years of professional program management experience involving resource management and fire suppression, including two years of experience supervising professional staff; OR two years of experience as a Forestry Program Manager in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.

Job Duties

Provide administrative oversight to ensure continuity of fire management administration within the assigned region in conformance with division policies; ensure adequate fire management support between regions for fire suppression and back-up; oversee intra- and inter-agency training and coordination; provide oversight to liaison with National Guard, Division of Emergency Management and other divisions within the department to coordinate activities and resources.

Assist the State Forester with various administrative functions and activities within the division; provide guidance concerning operational projects; conduct research and special projects and make recommendations for program improvements and increased efficiencies.

Provide administrative oversight to ensure the continuity of resource management within the assigned region; ensure the cooperation and coordination of program plans to facilitate and promote sharing of funding, labor, and equipment whenever possible.

Provide for statewide coordination of fire and resource programs through efforts of regional and central office staff; provide uniform delivery of statewide forestry programs within the regions while balancing the needs of the public and private landowners with sound resource management practices.

Train, supervise and evaluate the performance of program managers, regional managers, and other staff as assigned; assign and review work; coordinate program activities in assigned functional areas; counsel and discipline staff in accordance with federal and State laws .and regulations.

Lead and/or participate in strategic planning processes to ensure fulfillment of the agency mission and objectives of protecting natural resources from wildland fires; oversee and coordinate the preparation of drafts and revisions of division policies, procedures, and regulations.

Coordinate resource fire management programs with federal, State, and local entities; represent the division at meetings including city councils, county commissions, State agencies, national groups, and civic organizations as required.

Make presentations before legislative committees and other entities to justify funding requests and explain agency needs and priorities; represent the State Forester and the agency at meetings, conferences; establish and maintain positive working relationships with representatives of federal, State, county, and local jurisdictions and fire districts.

Perform related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Working knowledge of: principles, practices, and methods of effective management; forest and resource management plans and practices; fire suppression techniques and equipment; federal, State, and local governmental relationships and interaction regarding forestry, fire suppression, and resource programs.

General knowledge of: supervisory principles and practices.

Ability to: assist the State Forester in administration of programmatic activities; plan, organize, direct, and control statewide programs related to the conservation and protection of forest, range, and watershed resources; establish and maintain effective working relationships with federal, State, local, private agencies, and individuals; represent the division and act on behalf of the State Forester; communicate effectively both orally and in writing; prepare statistical and analytical reports regarding program activities; interpret and explain complex and sometimes conflicting policies, procedures, laws, and regulations; understand and balance the diverse demands of users with natural resource stewardship; supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned personnel including management, professional, technical, and support staff.

RECRUITER CONTACT INFORMATION: Jon Terrazas at j.terrazas@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 Year's 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

Closing Date/Time: 3/25/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

• 

• STATE OF NEVADA

Show more