What are the responsibilities and job description for the CONSERVATION CREW SUPERVISOR I, OPTION B: FIRE SUPPRESSION position at State of Nevada?
State of Nevada Announces
An Open Competitive Recruitment for:
CONSERVATION CREW SUPERVISOR I, OPTION B: FIRE SUPPRESSION - Underfill Conservation Crew Supervisor 3 (Three Lakes Valley)
APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY - $50,153.76 to $73,309.68 PAY GRADE: 29
The salary range indicated in this announcement is based on the Employee/Employer retirement compensation schedule. An employer-only option is available at a reduced salary range. Generally, salaries start at the lowest level of a step 1 and increase with each year of service to the highest level of a step 10.
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.
In order to receive consideration, applicants must indicate their availability for any work type, travel, and location requirements listed.
JOB INFORMATION
Work Type: Permanent, full time vacancies as they may occur in this geographical location.
Department: Conservation and Natural Resources
Division: Division of Forestry
Location: Las Vegas, Boulder City, Indian Springs, Jean, Henderson
Job Class Code: 01.825 B
RECRUITMENT INFORMATION
Announcement Number: 51055
Open to all qualified persons.
Posted 04/04/2025
Close Date: 04/11/2025
Recruiter:
JON TERRAZAS
Phone: (775)684-0116
Email: j.terrazas@admin.nv.gov
JON TERRAZAS
Phone: (775)684-0116
Email: j.terrazas@admin.nv.gov
Applications accepted for another 5 Days 14 Hrs 12 Mins
The Position
Conservation Crew Supervisors supervise crews of Nevada Department of Corrections (NDOC) inmates and/or Nevada Division of Forestry (NDF) staff, maintain security, and provide training in equipment use and safety in completing projects in resource conservation and/or fire management.
This recruitment is for a Conservation Crew Supervisor 1 underfilling a Conservation Crew Supervisor 3 located in Las Vegas. Under the supervision of the Conservation Camp Supervisor, this position supervises and directs up to 12 inmate crew members on natural resource conservation projects and wildland fire suppression incidents. Conservation projects can include, but are not limited to, timber stand improvement, timber harvest, insect and disease abatement, vegetative fuels reduction, tree planting, reclamation of wildfire damaged lands, riparian enhancement, watershed and range improvement, wildlife habitat enhancement, park maintenance, prescribed fire fuel reduction projects, and application of herbicide and pesticide for noxious weed and insect control. Wildland Fire response can be required in and out of state for durations up to 21 days. The selected applicant must pass the arduous pack test that consists of a three (3) mile walk, carrying a forty-five (45) pound pack within forty-five (45) minutes. ***THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE***
To see full Class Specifications visit: http://hr.nv.gov/Resources/ClassSpecs/Class_Specifications-1_0/
To Qualify:
In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:
Education and Experience (Minimum Qualifications)
Graduation from high school or equivalent education and two years of general work experience; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.
Special Notes
Applicants for Option B: Fire Suppression, are required to pass a physical agility test prior to appointment and as a condition for continuing employment.
Possession of a Class B driver's license with air brake endorsement is required within one year of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment.
A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in biology, ecology, natural resource management, forestry, or closely related field can be substituted for the NDF Resource Task Book.
Positions within Option B: Fire Suppression, must pass a strict annual physical examination according to agency standards and to meet requirements of the provisions of the Heart/Lung Bills.
All positions must obtain Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers (CPR & AED) American Heart Association certification and a qualification of First Aid or higher certification during the probationary period and must maintain certification as a condition of continuing employment.
Positions must obtain and maintain required qualifications within agency defined time frames as a condition of continuing employment.
Special Requirements
Possession of a valid driver's license is required at the time of application and as a condition of continuing employment.
Pursuant to NRS 284.4066, all positions in this class have been identified as affecting public safety. Persons offered employment in this class must submit to a pre-employment screening for controlled substances.
Positions are required to work weekends and/or holidays and must be available for emergency assignments up to 14 days in duration.
Positions must complete a 40-hour pre-service training in supervision of NDOC crews after hire.
Applicants are required to undergo a Nevada Department of Corrections (NDOC) background investigation prior to being considered for employment.
Incumbents employed at the Conservation Crew Supervisor I and II - Both Options, must initiate and successfully complete the required NDF or National Wildland Coordinating Group (NWCG) task books within three years of appointment, and as a condition of continuing employment, in order to progress to the next level in the series.
The Examination
Application Evaluation Exam
The exam will consist of an application evaluation. It is essential that applications include detailed information with time frames regarding education and experience. The most qualified applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for interview. The hiring agency may require specific skills related testing as part of the interviewing process.
INFORMATIONAL LINKS
For more information about state employment, visit the following:
Division of Human Resource Management: http://hr.nv.gov
Public Employees Retirement System: http://www.nvpers.org
Public Employees Benefits Program: https://pebp.nv.gov/
More Benefits Information: http://nvjobs.nv.gov/Applicants/EB
Division of Human Resource Management: http://hr.nv.gov
Public Employees Retirement System: http://www.nvpers.org
Public Employees Benefits Program: https://pebp.nv.gov/
More Benefits Information: http://nvjobs.nv.gov/Applicants/EB
Salary : $50,154 - $73,310
