APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY -
$60,635.52 to
$90,180.72
PAY GRADE: 36
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.
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Positions in this series manage, supervise and participate in wildland and structural fire suppression; medical,
hazardous materials, and other emergencies; fire prevention and education; presuppression; equipment and
facility maintenance; and forestry and fire law enforcement.
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.
Under general direction, the incumbent is responsible for managing,
administering and supervising the operations of the two districts in the southern region. Because the region is
limited in geographical area, the position functions as both the Battalion Chief and Fire Management Officer.
This position is the Fire Management Officer for the Southern Region. The incumbent will provide operational direction, training and supervision to assigned staff. This position is responsible for the program budget for the Southern Region; grant administration; coordination of planning, preventing and suppression operations in cooperation with other NDF staff, dispatch centers and other fire agencies and cooperators.
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. *** THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE***
In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:
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Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in forestry, fire science or closely related field, and three years of professional experience in fire or natural resource management in areas such as fire suppression and fuels management; OR Associate's degree from an accredited college or university in forestry, fire science or closely related field, and four years of professional experience in fire or natural resource management in areas such as fire suppression and fuels management; OR Graduation from high school or equivalent education and five years of professional experience in fire or natural resource management in areas such as fire suppression and fuels management; OR one year of experience as a Battalion Chief in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above. |
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Some positions in this series are required to obtain and maintain a Nevada commercial driver's license with endorsements as specified by the agency. |
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Positions in this series are required to work varied shifts including evenings, weekends and holidays. |
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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. |
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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. |
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A valid driver's license is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment. |
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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. |
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