APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY -
$36,790.56 to
$53,598.96
PAY GRADE: 27
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 possess a degree of knowledge and proficiency sufficient to perform work independently with little or no additional training.
The Division of Forestry's mission is to provide professional natural resource and wildland fire management services to enhance, conserve and protect forest, rangeland and watershed values, endangered plants and other native flora.
The following qualifications are required and MUST be attached to your application at time of submittal: NWCG Helicopter Crew Member, NWCG Firefighter 1, S-211, S-212, S-260, S-270, S-271 and L-280. Applicants must also hold a Nevada Class B Driver's License. Submit certifications, completed task books and Red Card with your application.
Selected applicants 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. The State of Nevada is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action in recruitment of its employees and does not discriminate on the basis of 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 AT ANY TIME BASED ON THE AMOUNT OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. QUALIFIED APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.***
In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:
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Graduation from high school or equivalent education, completion of certifications as required by the agency, and 6 months of firefighting experience. |
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A current Nevada Class B Drivers License is required at time of appointment. |
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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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Specialized certifications, training and/or experience are required and will be identified at the time of recruitment. |
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The following qualifications are required and MUST be attached to your application at time of submittal: NWCG Helicopter Crew Member, NWCG Firefighter 1, S-211, S-212, S-260, S-270, S-271 and L-280. |
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A current valid Nevada class B driver's license is required. |
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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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