<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 function as first-line supervisors who train, supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned staff; assign and review work; and initiate disciplinary action.</p> <p>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. <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>