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SalaryState of Nevada Announces
An Open Competitive Recruitment for:
FIREFIGHTER/DRIVER OPERATOR
APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY - $51,072.48 to $75,376.80 PAY GRADE: 32
For more information on benefit and retirement programs, please see the sections below.
In order to receive consideration, applicants must indicate their availability for any work type, travel, and location requirements listed.
In order to receive consideration, applicants must indicate their availability for any work type, travel, and location requirements listed.
JOB INFORMATION
Work Type: Permanent, full time vacancies as they may occur in this geographical location.
Department: Office of the Military
Division: Office of the Military
Location: Reno, Sparks
Job Class Code: 11.705
RECRUITMENT INFORMATION
Announcement Number: 46627
Open to all qualified persons.
Posted 03/15/2024
Close Date: 03/29/2024
Recruiter:
JON TERRAZAS
Phone: (775)684-0116
Email: j.terrazas@admin.nv.gov
JON TERRAZAS
Phone: (775)684-0116
Email: j.terrazas@admin.nv.gov
Applications accepted for another 12 Days 2 Hrs 12 Mins
The Position
Air National Guard Airport Rescue Firefighters respond to emergency incidents involving all forms of civilian, commercial and military aircraft, structure or wildland fires, alarms, and other emergencies.
Incumbents possess a degree of knowledge and proficiency sufficient to perform work independently with little or no additional training.
The Nevada Air National Guard (NVANG) Fire Department is an all-risk department that responds to emergencies on/off base and supports local Fire Departments through mutual aid agreements. NVANG Firefighters support statewide response to wildland fire emergencies. The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages. *** THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE***
To see full Class Specifications visit: http://hr.nv.gov/Resources/ClassSpecs/Class_Specifications-11_0/
To Qualify:
In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:
Education and Experience (Minimum Qualifications)
Current certification from the International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC), Pro Board, or equivalent accrediting institution as a Firefighter II; in Hazardous Materials Operation; and as a Nationally Registered Emergency Medical Technician, State of Nevada Emergency Medical Technician, or higher; OR current certification from the International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC), Pro Board, or equivalent accrediting institution as a Firefighter II; in Hazardous Materials Operation; and as an Airport Rescue Fire Fighter (ARFF); OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.
Special Notes
Applicants must be in good physical condition and may be required to pass a thorough medical examination and physical agility test prior to appointment and as a continuing employment.
Current certification from the International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC), Pro Board, or equivalent accrediting institution as a Driver/Operator ARFF, Driver/Operator Mobile Water Supply, and Driver/Operator Pumper is required within one year of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment.
Current certification from IFSAC, Pro Board, or equivalent accrediting institution as an Airport Rescue Fire Fighter (ARFF) is required within one year of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment.
Special Requirements
Possession of a Class C driver's license is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment. Employees must obtain a Military Motor Vehicle Operator card within one month of appointment.
Certification in Nevada as an Emergency Medical Technician within 18 months of hire is required.
This position requires a Military Position of Trust clearance.
Applicants must obtain a favorable background investigation and have appropriate clearance to allow access to computer networks and restricted areas in the performance of their duties at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment.
Possession of a current Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) or current membership in the Nevada Air National Guard Fire Department in good standing is required at the time of appointment.
The Examination
Application Evaluation Exam
The exam will consist of an application evaluation. It is essential that applications include detailed information with time frames regarding education and experience. The most qualified applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for interview. The hiring agency may require specific skills related testing as part of the interviewing process.
INFORMATIONAL LINKS
For more information about state employment, visit the following:
Division of Human Resource Management: http://hr.nv.gov
Public Employees Retirement System: http://www.nvpers.org
Public Employees Benefits Program: http://pebp.state.nv.us
More Benefits Information: http://nvjobs.nv.gov/Applicants/EB
Division of Human Resource Management: http://hr.nv.gov
Public Employees Retirement System: http://www.nvpers.org
Public Employees Benefits Program: http://pebp.state.nv.us
More Benefits Information: http://nvjobs.nv.gov/Applicants/EB
