Seasonal Firefighter 2 - Underfill Seasonal Firefighter 3 (Las Vegas/Boulder City/Indian Springs)

***THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE***

This recruitment is for the Seasonal Firefighter II underfilling Seasonal Firefighter 3 in the Nevada Division of Forestry (NDF) Fire Program. This recruitment is open to fire and fuels crew, and engine program. The Seasonal Firefighter performs in a trainee capacity to acquire the knowledge, skills, and abilities in this occupation. The incumbent is responsible for supporting safe and effective wildfire response, facilitating fire adapted community improvements and maintaining healthy and resilient forest, rangeland and watershed ecosystems. When not assigned to a wildland fire, a Seasonal Firefighter's duties will be working as a crew member to implement hazardous fuel reduction and ecosystem restoration projects. This will involve thinning excess vegetation, piling thinned material, using prescribed burning, applying herbicides, seeding and planting, and other methods that reduce the risk a wildfire, restore health ecosystems and protect communities in the wildland urban interface. This agency does not fight structure fires.

Seasonal Firefighters assist in wildland fire suppression, fire prevention and education, medical and hazardous materials emergencies, pre-suppression, hazardous fuels management, wildland fire aviation, equipment and facility maintenance, and forestry and fire law enforcement activities.

Graduation from high school or equivalent education, completion of certifications as required by the agency, and one year of firefighting experience; OR one year of experience as a Seasonal Firefighter II in Nevada State service.

Assist in wildland and structural fire suppression operations; lay hose and direct hose streams; construct and patrol fire control lines; protect property and natural resources. 

Assist in structural and vehicle fire suppression operations; raise and climb ladders; use fire extinguishers; ventilate structures; perform overhaul and salvage work.  

Participate in pre-suppression activities; conduct inspections of division and volunteer fire department equipment; perform daily clean-up and maintenance of equipment, buildings, and vehicles; check inventory and supplies in order to maintain equipment and prepare for fire suppression response. 

Participate in hazardous fuels management projects; operate woodchippers, chainsaws and other forestry tools and equipment to mitigate fire hazard and improve forest health.

Participate in wildland fire aviation; manifest cargo and passengers; load and unload helicopters; coordinate helicopter bucket drops and sling loads.

Instruct students, campground users, and public groups in fire prevention; post, paint, install and maintain danger and prevention signs; conduct home defensible space inspections to identify hazards and recommend corrective measures; patrol areas to identify and reduce potential hazards in order to reduce the incidence of wildland fires. 

Assist in forestry and fire law enforcement; observe people or vehicles and their activities in order to detect and report violations; preserve evidence and protect and control fire scenes. 

Assist with medical emergencies, hazardous materials incidents and traffic accidents; provide first aid and cardiovascular pulmonary resuscitation (CPR); operate rescue and extrication tools; assist with other all-risk emergencies to protect life and property.

Perform related duties as assigned. 

Under close supervision, positions allocated to this class serve as crewmembers on an engine crew and receive training in performing all or part of the duties outlined above. Progression to the next level is dependent upon assigned duties and completion of all training required by agency. In addition, progression is dependent upon meeting the minimum qualifications, satisfactory job performance and with the approval of the appointing authority.

This job specification lists the major knowledge, skills and abilities of the job and is not all inclusive. Incumbent(s) will be expected to have knowledge, skills and abilities from a previous level. 

Working knowledge of: hand and power tools, and facilities maintenance. 

Ability to: perform basic maintenance to vehicles and equipment; haul and pack fire equipment and supplies; read and follow written procedures and operations guidelines; communicate effectively both orally and in writing; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others; demonstrate manual dexterity and stamina in performing physical labor for extended periods of time.

RECRUITER CONTACT INFORMATION: Jon Terrazas at j.terrazas@admin.nv.gov  

The 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.

Please send direct Inquiries or correspondence to the recruiter listed on this announcement.