What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hazardous Materials (HazMat) Technician - Firefighters position at City of Henderson?
Specialized Assignment Recruitment - Hazardous Materials (HazMat) Technician - Firefighters
- Specialized assignments will post on January 1st and close on December 31st of each year; employees who are interested in the assignment can apply throughout the year.
- Interviews will be held only if a vacancy for the specialized assignment occurs.
- When a vacancy for a specialized assignment occurs, an email will be sent at least one (1) week prior to the interview date(s). This email will announce the vacancy, include an application deadline, remind employees to apply if they are interested, and announce the date(s) of the interview date.
- Eligible applicants will be invited to the interview.
- Selection(s) will be made from the pool of candidates who interviewed for the current vacancy/vacancies.
- If another vacancy occurs prior to December 31st an email will be sent out as listed above, new selection interviews will take place for that vacancy.
General Qualifications:
- Must complete a Nevada State Fire Marshal Hazmat Technician certification within one year of assignment.
- Must become truck certified within one year of assignment.
- Fulfill all responsibilities of a Station 98 Team Member.
- This written exam is based on the IFSTA Hazardous Materials Technician book (2nd edition) and NFPA 1072.
1. Completed employment applicationThe selection process will consist of a Selection Interview.
An email will be sent to the Fire Department at least one (1) week prior to the interview date(s) announcing the vacancy, application deadline, and the date(s) of the interview.
Uniform: Class B
