JOB This recruitment is for the Seasonal Firefighter 2 underfilling Seasonal Firefighter 3 in the Nevada Division of Forestry (NDF) Fire Program in Elko, Ely and Carlin. This recruitment is open to fire and fuels crews, and engine program. The Seasonal Firefighter performs in a trainee capacity to acquire the knowledge, skills, and abilities in this occupation. The incumbent is responsible for supporting safe and effective wildfire response, facilitating fire adapted community improvements and maintaining healthy and resilient forest, rangeland and watershed ecosystems. When not assigned to a wildland fire, a Seasonal Firefighter's duties will be working as a crew member to implement hazardous fuel reduction and ecosystem restoration projects. This will involve thinning excess vegetation, piling thinned material, using prescribed burning, applying herbicides, seeding and planting, and other methods that reduce the risk of wildfires, restore health ecosystems and protect communities in the wildland urban interface. This agency does not fight structure fires.
Seasonal Firefighters assist in wildland fire suppression, fire prevention and education, medical and hazardous materials emergencies, pre-suppression, hazardous fuels management, wildland fire aviation,
equipment and facility maintenance, and forestry and fire law enforcement activities. EXAMPLE OF DUTIES Graduation from high school or equivalent education, completion of certifications as required by the agency, and one year of firefighting experience; OR one year of experience as a Seasonal Firefighter II in Nevada State service. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
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: hand and power tools, and facilities maintenance.
Ability to: perform basic maintenance to vehicles and equipment; haul and pack fire equipment and supplies;
read and follow written procedures and operations guidelines; communicate effectively both orally and in writing; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others; demonstrate manual dexterity and stamina in performing physical labor for extended periods of time.
Recruiter Contact Information: Quinn Ashley - [email protected]
