FIRE CAPTAIN - Washoe Valley

State of Nevada • Minden, NV

103d

About The Position

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. The Nevada Division of Forestry (NDF) is recruiting for a Fire Captain located at the Bowers Station Washoe Valley. 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. 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. *THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE*

Requirements

• Must have a Red Card or equivalent attached to application.
• Must pass a work capacity test at an arduous level prior to appointment.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Manage, supervise and participate in wildland fire suppression.
• Conduct fire prevention and education.
• Oversee presuppression activities.
• Maintain equipment and facilities.
• Enforce forestry and fire laws.
• Assist the Forestry Program Manager - Fire.
• Train, supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned staff.
• Assign and review work for staff.
• Initiate disciplinary action when necessary.
• Ensure agency and national training qualifications are met.
• Evaluate situations and request necessary resources.
• Inspect, test, and ensure proper operation of all assigned equipment.
• Maintain records and prepare reports.
• Work closely with state, federal, and local cooperators, as well as landowners.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support