<p>The Position</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Incumbents possess a degree of knowledge and proficiency sufficient to perform work independently with little or no additional training.</p> <p>This recruitment is for a Firefighter 1 in the Division of Forestry (NDF) with our Eastlake Fire Program, located in Washoe Valley. This position, under supervision, acts as a team member on a wildland fire engine module of multiple firefighters that participate in all functional areas of wildland fire and resource management. This includes wildfire prevention, suppression and rehabilitation, fuels reduction treatments, natural resource restoration, and public education. Incumbents will need to become an NWCG Firefighter 1 trainee upon hire and become fully qualified within 3 years; as well as complete the NDF Natural Resource Task Book, Engine Operator (ENOP), and obtain a CDL Class B license, both within 3 years of hire. 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 the arduous level prior to appointment and annually 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. Travel up to 50% of the time may be required. <em>THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE</em></p> <p>To see full Class Specifications visit: http://hr.nv.gov/Resources/ClassSpecs/Class_Specifications-1_0/</p>