APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY -
$50,195.52 to
$74,813.04
PAY GRADE: 37
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.
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 function as first-line supervisors who train, supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned staff; assign and review work; and initiate disciplinary action.
This position is the Fire Management Officer for the Western Region. The incumbent will provide operational direction, training and supervision to assigned staff, including Battalion Chiefs, Fire Captains, Firefighters, and Seasonal Firefighters. They are also responsible for the fire program budget for Western Nevada; grant administration; coordination of planning, prevention and suppression operations in cooperation with other Nevada Division of Forestry (NDF) staff, dispatch centers and other fire agencies and cooperators.
In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:
Education and Experience (Minimum Qualifications)
Bachelor'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 Associate's degree from an accredited college or university in forestry, fire science or closely related field, and five years of professional experience in fire or natural resource management in areas such as fire suppression and fuels management; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience; OR two years of experience as a Forester III in Nevada State service with required certifications; OR one year of experience as Battalion Chief in Nevada State service.
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
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.
Applicants may be required to pass a thorough medical examination and physical agility test prior to appointment and for continuing employment.
Applicants may be required to undergo a background investigation prior to being considered for 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.
All positions in this series must have certifications as identified by the agency at the time of application.
Incumbents must obtain additional certifications, as identified by the agency, within one year of appointment, and must maintain those certifications as a condition of continuing employment.
Additional Position Criteria
A current Red Card showing the following qualifications (or higher) is required and a copy must be attached to your application:
1) NWCG Firefighter I and II
2) Engine Boss or Crew Boss Single Resource
3) Incident Commander Type 4
4) Strike Team Leader Engine
5) Task Force Leader
6) Division Supervisor
The Examination
Fire Management Officer-Western Region
The exam will consist of a rating of training and experience weighted 100%. It is essential that applications include extensively detailed information with time frames regarding education and experience. Your score will be based on the information provided in your application and your responses to the questions asked below. If there are several parts to a question, answer each part separately. Along with each answer, identify the position(s) and/or training (as described in your application) where you gained the background asked for in the question. Absence of experience/training asked for in a question is not necessarily disqualifying. Failure to answer the questions will result in a score based solely on the application.
Qualified applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for interview.
1) Describe your experience with wildland fire prevention and suppression.
2) Describe your experience in urban interface fire prevention and suppression.
3) Describe your experience in the following areas: a) Supervision and/or leadership of staff; b) Incident Command System experience; and/or c) Providing training.
4) Describe your experience in the following areas: a) fuels/vegetation management; b) prescribed fire; and/or development of land management plans.
5) Describe your experience working with Volunteer Fire Departments and/or Combination Departments.
6) Describe your experience making public presentations and public speaking.
