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APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY -
$34,305.84 to
$49,777.92
PAY GRADE: 26
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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Seasonal Firefighters assist in wildland and structural fire suppression, fire prevention and education, medical and hazardous materials emergencies, presuppression, equipment and facility maintenance, and forestry and fire law enforcement activities.
Incumbents perform in a trainee capacity and acquire the knowledge, skills and abilities required in this occupation.
The incumbents are required to pass a work capacity test which consists of a three (3) mile walk, carrying forty-five (45) pounds in less than forty-five (45) minutes.
Seasonal Firefighter positions are located in Carson, Elko, Las Vegas, and Winnemucca. When applying for this recruitment, you will be asked to answer a question that indicates your willingness to accept employment for any or all of these areas above.
Also, on the "Availability Tab" of your application for this recruitment, you must indicate the geographical area you are willing to accept employment. You must choose either "Carson, Minden, Gardnerville, Genoa;" "Elko;", "Las Vegas, Boulder City, Indian Springs, Jean, Henderson", "Winnemucca;" or all of the above.
Only applicants willing to accept employment in one or all of these geographical locations will be considered for this recruitment. **Please ensure your application reflects one year of full time equivalent (FTE) experience in construction, logging, ranching, forestry or natural resource conservation which included the use of various power and hand tools. Without this experience, you will not qualify.**
In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:
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Graduation from high school or equivalent education and one year of construction, logging, ranching, forestry or natural resource conservation experience which included the use of various power and hand tools. |
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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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A valid driver's license or evidence of equivalent mobility is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment. |
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Applicants may be required to pass a medical examination and physical agility test prior to appointment and for continuing employment |
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1) Indicate the geographical area(s) in which you are willing to accept employment. You must indicate "Carson City;" "Elko;" "Las Vegas"; or "Winnemucca." You may choose one, a combination, or all of the above.
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2) How did you hear about this job?
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