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< Back NCDP hiring for Conservation Staff Specialists Hiring in Southern Nevada and Elko, NV NCDP (Nevada Conservation District Program) is hiring for two Conservation Staff Specialists (I or II) in Southern Nevada and Elko, NV. See attached flyer and visit the NV Job Postings page to view more details for each position. Links provided below: Conservation Staff Specialist I https://nvapps.state.nv.us/NEATS/Recruiting/ViewAnnouncement.aep2?recruitmentId=51581 Conservation Staff Specialist II https://nvapps.state.nv.us/NEATS/Recruiting/ViewAnnouncement.aep2?recruitmentId=51580 NCDP jobs flyer 5_25 .pdf Download PDF • 1.18MB Previous Next

John Karr Supervisor (2022 - 2026) John is a native Nevadan and grew up in the Las Vegas suburbs. He is an Environmental Scientist and Certified Environmental Manager (CEM) with the Nevada Division of Environmental Protection (NDEP), Bureau of Corrective Actions. He holds a B.Sc. in Earth and Environmental Sciences with a focus on Contaminant Hydrogeology from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. His career focuses on surficial and groundwater contamination, contaminant modeling and mitigation, remediation management and oversight, and protection of sources according to analytical interpolation. In addition to contaminant hydrogeology and its clean up, John is a desert tortoise advocate, member of the Desert Tortoise Council and a volunteer with the Mojave Max and Desert Conservation Programs. These programs represent communities, private, state, and federal entities that strive to preserve the Desert Tortoise species and their habitats. In his free time, John enjoys the family life, playing clarinet for the community, mountain biking, and learning about his Polish culture. Back to Supervisors

What are Supervisors? Openings - City Representative Executive Board Conservation districts are subdivisions of state government. Each district is governed by a board of five to seven supervisors. Supervisors are locally elected residents who serve without pay. Five are elected by local citizens, and two are appointed by the local city or county as their representatives. Supervisors Supervisors facilitate conversations between landowners and agency personnel, as well as coordinate funding opportunities for local entities in order to promote conservation projects. addressing natural resource concerns within jurisdictions. All Supervisors operate based on state laws defined in Chapter 548 of the Nevada Revised Statutes (NRS), and are regulated by Chapter 548 of the Nevada Administrative Code (NAC). NRS 548.08 - “Supervisor” defined. NAC 548 - Chapter 548 Interested in becoming a Supervisor? Contact SouthernNevadaCD@gmail.com, or attend a meeting . Resources for Supervisors Supervisors Handbook More information: Supervisors are often invited to educational workshops or forums for natural resources and have opportunities to interact closely with local NRCS personnel in order to provide appropriate technical assistance to landowners or entities. Associations such as the National Association for Conservation Districts (NACD) and the Nevada Association for Conservation Districts (NvACD) also provide support to Conservation Districts (CD) through training and funding opportunities.

National Association for Conservation Districts (NACD) The National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) represents a unified voice for more than 3,000 conservation districts across the United States. The organization's member-elected board of directors determines conservation policy priorities, which shape the creation and assessment of environmental and natural resource legislation, while also working to secure necessary funding for natural resource conservation programs. Visit the NACD website Resources from NACD News Compilation of press releases, event media, and news articles produced or shared by NACD. Visit page Find Your District NACD serves over 3,000 Conservation Districts across the United States, find yours. Visit page Events Educational and networking events on emerging technologies, services, and policies regarding conservation. Visit page

Mark Damron Supervisor (2022 - 2026) Mark has over 50 years of federal government, education, and contractor experience. He is a native of the San Diego, CA, area, and has also lived in Omaha, NE, Isla Vista, CA, Oxnard, CA, Kauai, HI, and has now been in Las Vegas, NV, for over 25 years. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Electronic Engineering and a Master’s Degree in Computer Science from the University of California, Santa Barbara. In addition to his federal government work, he taught for the University of Phoenix for many years. He is also active with several professional organizations including being Chairman of the Las Vegas Chapter of the IEEE Computer Society, and he is also a Past-President of the Rotary Club of North Las Vegas. He and his wife enjoy going on cruises and spending time with their mixed-breed dog. Back to Supervisors

Welcome to Our Gallery We are pleased to present a collection of events that CDSN has engaged in, and w e encourage you to browse through the images and click on each one for a detailed description. NvACD 2025 Annual Meeting Explore some highlights of the NvACD 2025 Annual Meeting held in Reno, NV. These photos feature attending CDSN personnel and local farm tours. The event emphasized community collaboration and showcased innovative agricultural practices. See photos

Contact Us Thank you for your interest in resource conservation. Should you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us. We are committed to supporting the local community in their conservation efforts, and assist groups and programs addressing natural resource concerns. We look forward to working with you. Mailing Address (courtesy of NRCS) 7080 La Cienega St. Las Vegas, Nevada 89119 Email SouthernNevadaCD@gmail.com Social Media First Name Last Name Email Message Send Thanks for submitting!

NvACD 2024 Annual Meeting (Reno, NV) Back to Gallery

Community Garden Portal Southern Nevada hosts urban centers, where gardening in poor soil conditions with limited space is a challenge for producers and hobbyists alike. The community garden portal provides guides for beginning gardeners and a map of community gardens for those looking for a shared space or resource. Link to portal Career center There are multiple avenues for a career in conservation. See the Career Center for agency job boards and postings when available. Link to center Poseidon Education "Water education is key to shaping the next generation of water professionals who will step into essential roles across the industry. By introducing students to these critical career paths and empowering them through knowledge and skill development, we help ensure a future with clean, safe water for all. Our NGSS-aligned programs guide students to design effective water quality solutions in their school communities, connect students with future career paths, and help water agencies meet their regulatory goals." (Poseidon Education website) Poseidon Education hosts multiple programs, two of which are provided below. Stormwater quality Water resources General resources Standard acronym list for agencies or groups commonly associated with Conservation Districts. Agency acronym list

Meet the Board Chair and Supervisors 2022 - 2026 (Term) Chris Magee Chair 2022 - 2026 Supervisor Mark Damron Read bio 2022 - 2026 Supervisor John Karr Read bio 2024 - 2026 Rebecca Choi Supervisor / County rep. 2024 - 2028 Laura McSwain Supervisor 2024 - 2028 Supervisor Matthew Brown Read bio Alternates Alternate Integrated Cities Representative N/A Alternate County Representative N/A Staff and Volunteers 2024 - Present Angelina Lapitan Administrative assistant 2024 - Present Rachel Lewison Treasurer (previous Supervisor) Partners A special thank you to the dedication and commitment from volunteers and partners: NvACD, NDEP, DCNR, USFWS, NDF, Southern NV Conservancy, NRCS, DA, and Downtown Cactus Club. Find links to our partners on our Partner List and Links Page.

Meetings & Documents See calendar When are meetings held? Meetings are held bimonthly and are predominantly remote with a physical location provided as needed; in-person attendees must notify at least 3 days in advance. If you would like to be added to the distribution list (email) for upcoming meetings or to notify physical attendance, please reach out to SouthernNevadaCD@gmail.com Missed a meeting? Catch up with past documents including agendas, minutes, annual reports, amongst others. Documents are provided below. Agendas Meeting minutes Annual reports Other Documents