JOB This recruitment is for the Seasonal Firefighter 3 in the Nevada Division of Forestry (NDF) Fire Program. This recruitment is open to fire and fuels crew, the aviation program, and engine program. 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 a wildfire, restore health ecosystems and protect communities in the wildland urban interface. This agency does not fight structure fires.
Seasonal Firefighters assist in wildland and structural 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: fire suppression tactics applicable to structural, wildland, vehicle and hazardous materials fires; characteristics and application of chemical fire retardants; facility and equipment maintenance; two-way radio operations and frequencies; use and limitations of personal safety equipment; first aid and CPR.
Ability to: provide emergency medical treatment to injured persons; function under the Incident Command System (ICS) plan, organize and prioritize daily activities; read and follow written procedures and operations guidelines; communicate effectively orally about fire prevention programs to groups of adults and children; use wildland and structural fire tools; use rescue and extrication tools.
Recruiter Contact Information: Quinn Ashley - [email protected]
