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APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY -
$49,151.52 to
$72,871.20
PAY GRADE: 34
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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Air National Guard Airport Rescue Firefighters respond to emergency incidents involving all forms of civilian, commercial and military aircraft, structure or wildland fires, alarms, and other emergencies.
Incumbents possess a degree of knowledge and proficiency sufficient to perform advanced-level work and may provide work direction and training to others.
The NVANG Fire Department is an all risk department that responds to emergencies on base and supports local Fire Departments through mutual aid agreements. NVANG Firefighters support statewide response to wild land fire emergencies. Crew Chiefs at the Nevada Air National Guard are Lead Fire Fighters that perform duties at the Company Officer level. Crew Chiefs lead an Airfield Rescue & Fire Fighting team assigned to an ARFF, Structural Engine or Rescue Vehicle during airfield emergency response as well as all other emergency responses. Crew Chiefs are Rescue Team Leaders that may provide initial Command and Control when acting as Senior Fire Officer; supervise training activities at the direction of the Assistant Chief; ensure that day to day station and vehicle inspection and maintenance tasks are performed and documented; provide hands on supervision to their assigned crew; perform company inspections on base facilities and supervise contracted inspection and maintenance tasks; and represent the shift in the absence of the Assistant Fire Chief. 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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Three years of professional firefighting experience, one year of which must have included experience in air/crash/rescue; OR one year of experience as a Firefighter/Driver Operator (Air National Guard) in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience. |
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Applicants must be in good physical condition and may be required to pass a thorough medical examination and physical agility test prior to appointment and as a continuing employment. |
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Possession of a Class C driver's license is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment. Employees must obtain a Military Motor Vehicle Operator card within one month of appointment. |
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Possession of current certification in Nevada as an Emergency Medical Technician at the time of hire is required for the Deputy Chief, Assistant Chief and Crew Chief. |
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This position requires a Military Position of Trust clearance. |
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Current International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) or equivalent certification as a Fire Officer I, Fire Instructor I, and Hazardous Materials Operations is required. Applicants must attach copies of their certification to their application.
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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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