FIREFIGHTER 2 - LAS VEGAS/INDIAN SPRINGS

***THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE***

Job Summary

This position is for the Nevada Division of Forestry (NDF) Fire Program. The Firefighter 2 performs in a trainee capacity to acquire the essential knowledge, skills, and abilities for this occupation, which includes knowledge of pump operations as well as emergency vehicle and equipment operation. The incumbent is responsible for supporting safe and effective wildfire response, operating fire apparatus such as 4-wheel drive trucks and engines, and applying the principles of the Incident Command System (ICS) to incidents of moderate complexity. This agency focuses strictly on wildland operations and does not fight structure fires. Beyond active fire suppression, the incumbent facilitates fire-adapted community improvements and maintains healthy, resilient forest, rangeland, and watershed ecosystems. When not assigned to a wildland fire, a Firefighter's duties involve working as a crew member to implement hazardous fuel reduction and ecosystem restoration projects. This work includes thinning excess vegetation, piling thinned material, using prescribed burning, applying herbicides, seeding, and planting to reduce wildfire risk and protect communities in the wildland urban interface. Additionally, the Firefighter 2 is responsible for maintaining fire tools and performing basic maintenance to vehicles and equipment to ensure operational readiness.

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.

Essential Qualifications

Graduation from high school or equivalent education and three years of firefighting experience; OR two years of experience as a Firefighter I in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.

Job Duties

Manage, supervise and participate in functional areas of fire protection; compile information, develop plans and make recommendations concerning training, prevention, suppression, emergency operations, fuels management, support services and administration; develop plans, regulations, guidance documents and reports on regional wildfire activities; implement and coordinate regional wildfire activities with federal, State, and local partners.

Exercise leadership through direct command or implementation of the Incident Command System (ICS).

Respond to wildland fires, floods, and other emergencies.

Control wildland fires; build hand lines, fall trees, lay hose lines and direct nozzles; lead dozers; set backfires; direct aerial drops; provide structural protection; and mop up and patrol fire areas to safeguard life, natural resources and structures.

Supervise and/or participate in presuppression activities; develop preplans and preattack fire plans; check fire access roads, gates, and water supplies; and review and update dispatch response cards.

Supervise and/or participate in hazardous fuels mitigation; determine fuel types and fuel loading; and plan, direct and implement fuels management activities including prescribed burning.

Supervise and/or participate in fire prevention activities; inspect areas designated for prescribed burning; advise land owners of regulations; determine approval/denial of fire permit; check campfires; advise the public of fire danger, safety and fire restrictions; make safety presentations to homeowners, students and civic groups; conduct defensible space inspections; and post signs to educate the public and reduce fire occurrence.

Train volunteer fire departments, cooperative fire agencies, and various firefighting personnel; schedule classes or demonstrations; review materials, techniques, and strategies; and provide on-the-job training to improve firefighting techniques and effectiveness.

Enforce forestry and fire laws and prosecute offenders; investigate complaints of illegal burning, camp fires and plant materials harvesting; interview witnesses and suspects; collect evidence, preserve the crime scene, and determine the point of origin and cause of fire; advise the public of applicable laws, write citations and testify in court.

Supervise or maintain fire apparatus and equipment to maintain constant readiness; make daily inspections and follow preventive maintenance schedules; check, clean, sharpen, adjust and make minor repairs to equipment; report mechanical problems and arrange for repairs; and replace used equipment and supplies.

Perform related duties as assigned.

Under general supervision, incumbents have greater responsibility in operating and maintaining fire apparatus (i.e., pump and hydraulic systems and emergency vehicles and equipment) than a Firefighter I. Incumbents perform the full range of emergency response and presuppression duties described above. Incumbents perform leadwork duties and are required to obtain and maintain the required certifications as identified by the agency.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

This job specification lists the major knowledge, skills and abilities of the job and is not all inclusive. Incumbent(s) will be expected to have knowledge, skills and abilities from a previous level.

Working knowledge of: pump operations and hydraulic systems; federal and State forestry and fire laws; emergency vehicle and equipment operation.

General knowledge of: principles and practices of fire prevention and investigation; applicable regulations and standards.

Ability to: apply the principles of ICS to an incident of moderate complexity; operate power driven fire apparatus such as 4-wheel drive trucks, engines and water tenders; use and maintain fire tools; perform basic maintenance to vehicles and equipment; make observations and prepare reports; use specialized resources such as helicopters, tactical aircraft, air tankers, bulldozers and fire suppression crews.

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.

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