Director: Appointment; qualifications; classification.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 501.333
in effect1. The Governor shall appoint a Director of the Department, who is its Chief Administrative Officer. The Director serves at the pleasure of the Governor.
2. The Governor shall select as Director a person having an academic degree in the management of wildlife or a closely related field, substantial experience in the management of wildlife and a demonstrated ability to administer a major public agency. When appointing the Director, the Governor may consider any person nominated by the Commission.
3. The Director is in the unclassified service of the State.
Source: NV Statutes (Official Site)URL: https://www.leg.state.nv.us/nrs/NRS-501.htmlFetched: 10/4/2026
