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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 located in Ely, Nevada. The Fire Captain works with staff to ensure agency and national training qualifications, and currency are met. This position evaluates situations and requests necessary resources; inspects, tests, and ensures proper operation of all assigned equipment; and maintains records and prepares reports.

The Fire Captain works closely with state, federal, and local cooperators, as well as landowners to achieve the mission. The incumbent must be able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. In addition to the minimum qualifications, applicants must be qualified as a NWCG Firefighter 1 (FFT1 or higher), and NWCG Single Resource Boss at time of application and must maintain these qualifications for the duration of employment. Incumbents will need to become an NWCG Incident Commander Type IV trainee and Prescribed Fire Burn Boss Type III trainee upon hire and become fully qualified within 3 years; as well as, able to obtain their CDL class B within one year of appointment and complete the NDF Natural Resource Task Book within 3 years. To verify these eligibility requirements for the position, a copy of your Red Card, or equivalent, MUST be attached to application at time of submittal. Applicants must pass a work capacity test at an arduous level prior to appointment and for continued employment. The test consists of a three (3) mile walk, carrying a forty-five (45) pound pack, in less than forty-five (45) minutes. 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. ***THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE***

In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements: