APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY -
$45,142.56 to
$66,628.08
PAY GRADE: 32
The salary range indicated in this announcement is based on the Employee/Employer retirement compensation schedule. An employer-only option is available at a reduced salary range. Generally, salaries start at the lowest level of a step 1 and increase with each year of service to the highest level of a step 10.
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.
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 work independently with little or no additional training.
The Nevada Air National Guard (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 wildland fire emergencies. ***Documentation verifying
successful completion of the 3 level USAF Fire Protection School must be attached to application at
time of submittal IF utilizing this option to meet the minimum qualifications required for this position.
If you are utilizing two years of professional firefighting, the experience must equate to two years of
full time equivalent (FTE) experience. The position is expected to last five months in duration. 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:
Education and Experience (Minimum Qualifications)
Two years of professional firefighting experience or completion of the 3 level USAF Fire Protection School; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Special Notes
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.
Special Requirements
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.
Possession of an International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) or equivalent certification as a Driver/Operator ARFF and Driver/Operator Pumper is required within one year of appointment.
Certification in Nevada as an Emergency Medical Technician within 18 months of hire is required.
Possession of current International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) or equivalent certification as a Firefighter II, Airport Firefighter, and Hazardous Materials Operation is required at the time of hire.
This position requires a Military Position of Trust clearance.
Additional Position Criteria
Possession of current International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) or equivalent certification as a Firefighter II, Airport Firefighter, and Hazardous Materials Operation is required.
The Examination
Application Evaluation Exam
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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Direct Inquiries or Correspondence to:
Division of Human Resource Management Northern Nevada 515 East Musser Street, First Floor Carson City, Nevada 89701-4204
TDD for the Hearing Impaired (800) 326-6868
Division of Human Resource Management Southern Nevada 7251 Amigo St, Suite 120 Las Vegas, NV 89119
TDD for the Hearing Impaired (800) 326-6868
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.
