What are the responsibilities and job description for the FIREFIGHTER 2 position at State of Nevada?
State of Nevada Announces
An Open Competitive Recruitment for:
FIREFIGHTER 2
APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY - $54,434.16 to $80,053.92 PAY GRADE: 31
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: Carson, Minden, Gardnerville, Genoa
Job Class Code: 01.819
RECRUITMENT INFORMATION
Announcement Number: 51021
Open to all qualified persons.
Posted 04/01/2025
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 until recruitment needs are satisfied
** Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. Lists of eligible candidates will be established and hiring may occur early in the recruiting process. Recruitment will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made.
** Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. Lists of eligible candidates will be established and hiring may occur early in the recruiting process. Recruitment will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made.
The Position
Positions in this series manage, supervise and participate in wildland fire suppression; fire prevention and education; presuppression; equipment and facility maintenance; and forestry and fire law enforcement. Assist the Forestry Program Manager - Fire to ensure that the components of the divisions Wildland Fire Protection Program are managed and operated in an efficient, accurate and safe manner consistent with federal, State, and division regulations, policies and procedures.
Incumbents possess a degree of knowledge and proficiency sufficient to perform advanced-level work and may provide work direction and training to others.
This position is located in Minden and is assigned to Air Operations with the Fire Program. As a Firefighter 2 under Air Operations, you are responsible for safe and effective fire response via helicopter while directing Seasonal Firefighters on initial attack and extended attack fire assignments. The positions are required to have extensive knowledge in all aspects firefighting tactics and strategies, fire line leadership/incident management, and aviation operations. The positions will be required to maintain qualifications and proficiency relating to fire response, helicopter crewmember and hoist rescue related work. To conduct day-to-day state business, these positions may be required to have a working knowledge of state-required training and policy, ordering and procurement and natural resource enhancement through best management practices. These positions will be utilized to advance the Division of Forestry's mission and provide crew supervision on resource projects ranging from timber stand improvement, prescribed fire, insect and disease abatement, tree planting, wildfire damage mitigation, wildlife habitat enhancement and helicopter aerial reseeding. *** 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 three years of firefighting experience; OR two years of experience as a Firefighter I in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.
Special Notes
Some positions in this series are required to obtain and maintain a Nevada commercial driver's license with endorsements as specified by the agency.
Special Requirements
Applicants may be required to pass a thorough medical examination and physical agility test prior to appointment and for continuing employment.
Positions in this series are required to work varied shifts including evenings, weekends and holidays.
A valid driver's license is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment.
Incumbents must obtain additional certifications, as identified by the agency, within specific timeframes identified by the agency, and must maintain those certifications as a condition of continuing employment.
All positions in this series must have certifications as identified by the agency at the time of application.
Applicants may be required to undergo a background investigation prior to being considered for employment.
Pursuant to NRS 284.4066, all positions in this series have been identified as affecting public safety. Persons offered employment in this class must submit to a pre-employment screening for controlled substances.
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 : $54,434 - $80,054
