FIREFIGHTER 1 - ELKO/CARLIN

THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.Job Summary This position is for the Nevada Division of Forestry Grindstone Mountain Fire and Fuels Crew located near Carlin, Nevada, approximately 20 miles southwest of Elko. Under the supervision of the Fire Captain, the crew member participates in all functional areas of wildland fire and resource management, including wildfire training, public education and prevention, fire suppression and rehabilitation, fuels reduction treatments, and natural resource landscape restoration projects. This position does not include fighting structural fires.Essential Qualifications Graduation from high school or equivalent education and one year of firefighting experience.Job Duties Manage, supervise, and participate in functional areas of fire protection; compile information, develop plans, and make recommendations concerning training, prevention, suppression, emergency operations, fuels management, support services, and administration; develop plans, regulations, guidance documents, and reports on regional wildfire activities; implement and coordinate activities with federal, state, and local partners.Exercise leadership through direct command or implementation of the Incident Command System (ICS).Respond to wildland fires, floods, and other emergencies.Control wildland fires; build hand lines, fell trees, lay hose lines, direct nozzles, lead dozers, set backfires, direct aerial drops, provide structural protection, and mop up and patrol fire areas to safeguard life, natural resources, and structures.Supervise and/or participate in prerelease (presuppression) activities; develop preplans and preattack fire plans; check fire access roads, gates, and water supplies; and review and update dispatch response cards.Supervise and/or participate in hazardous fuels mitigation; determine fuel types and fuel loading; and plan, direct, and implement fuels management activities including prescribed burning.Supervise and/or participate in fire prevention activities; inspect areas designated for prescribed burning; advise land owners of regulations; determine approval or denial of fire permits; check campfires; advise the public of fire danger, safety, and fire restrictions; make safety presentations to homeowners, students, and civic groups; conduct defensible space inspections; and post signs to educate the public and reduce fire occurrence.Train volunteer fire departments, cooperative fire agencies, and various firefighting personnel; schedule classes or demonstrations; review materials, techniques, and strategies; and provide on‑the‑job training to improve firefighting techniques and effectiveness.Enforce forestry and fire laws and prosecute offenders; investigate complaints of illegal burning, camp fires, and plant material harvesting; interview witnesses and suspects; collect evidence, preserve the crime scene, and determine the point of origin and cause of fire; advise the public of applicable laws, write citations, and testify in court.Supervise or maintain fire apparatus and equipment to maintain constant readiness; make daily inspections and follow preventive maintenance schedules; check, clean, sharpen, adjust, and make minor repairs to equipment; report mechanical problems and arrange for repairs; and replace used equipment and supplies.Perform related duties as assigned.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities General knowledge of fire behavior in various weather conditions; fire suppression tactics applicable to wildland incidents; characteristics and application of chemical fire retardants; facility and equipment maintenance.Working knowledge of 2‑way radio operations and frequencies; use and limitations of personal safety equipment; first aid and CPR.Ability to function effectively in potentially dangerous and life‑threatening situations for extended periods of time; function under the IC system; plan, organize, and prioritize daily activities; read and follow written procedures and operational guidelines; communicate effectively orally about fire prevention programs to groups of adults and children; read topographical maps; use wildland fire tools; and use rescue and extrication tools.Recruiter Contact Information Quinn Ashley – q.ashley@admin.nv.govThe State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages.Benefits Include Health Insurance: Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance programs for employees and their dependents/family are offered through the Public Employees' Benefits Program (PEBP).Vacation: Accrual of three weeks of annual leave each year.Sick Leave: Accrual of three weeks of sick leave each year.Holidays: 12 paid holidays per year.Retirement: Participation in the Nevada Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). Employees do not contribute to Social Security but will contribute to PERS if their position is at 50% or more full‑time equivalency. For more information on how PERS service may impact Social Security benefits, visit the SSA publication.Deferred Compensation: The State offers a voluntary Deferred Compensation Program.No Nevada state income tax.Public Service Loan Forgiveness: Eligible due to public sector employment.Longevity Payments Eligibility: Employees who have received a performance rating of “standard” or better and have completed eight (8) or more years of continuous service are eligible for longevity pay.#J-18808-Ljbffr

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