FIRE CONTROL DISPATCHER 3

MESQUITE MENTAL HEALTH CTR; Carson City (NV); On-site; USD 59,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Fire Control Dispatcher III to join their team in Carson City. This role involves operating communication equipment and dispatching essential resources during emergencies, including wildfires and medical incidents. The ideal candidate will possess strong supervisory skills and a background in emergency dispatching, ensuring effective coordination of responses. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to public safety while working in a dynamic environment. If you thrive in high-pressure situations and are passionate about making a difference, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 5 years of emergency dispatching experience required.
• 2 years in a fire control or public safety agency preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate communication equipment and dispatch personnel to emergencies.
• Supervise, train, and evaluate dispatch staff.

Skills

Emergency Dispatching

Supervisory Skills

Typing Speed (45 WPM)

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Nevada Employee Action and Timekeeping System

APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY: $59,257.44 to $87,570.72
PAY GRADE: 33

The salary range indicated in this announcement is based on the Employee/Employer retirement compensation schedule. An employer-only option is available at a reduced salary range. Generally, salaries start at the lowest level of a step 1 and increase with each year of service to the highest level of a step 10.

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.

JOB INFORMATION

Work Type: Permanent, full time vacancies as they may occur in this geographical location.

Applications accepted until recruitment needs are satisfied.

** Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. Lists of eligible candidates will be established and hiring may occur early in the recruiting process. Recruitment will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made.

The Position

Fire Control Dispatchers operate communication equipment at an assigned interagency communications center and dispatch personnel, supplies, aircraft, and mobile equipment to fire scenes, medical emergencies, law enforcement incidents, hazardous materials incidents, and other emergency situations.

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 Fire Control Dispatcher III (FCDIII) is the Supervisory Nevada Division of Forestry (NDF) Dispatcher of Sierra Front Interagency Dispatch Center (SFIDC), in Minden Nevada. SFIDC provides wildland fire, aviation, logistical, and administrative dispatch support to five Interagency partners: NDF, Bureau of Land Management, United States Forest Service, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, and Bureau of Indian Affairs. This position performs supervisory functions for the State Employees working in the Dispatch Center, such as hiring, scheduling, approving timesheets, updating work performance standards, and completing performance evaluations for the Fire Control Dispatcher 1, Fire Control Dispatcher 2, and Seasonal Fire Control Dispatcher positions. The FCD3 acts as one of the floor supervisors who help facilitate and coordinate the emergency dispatch responses during Wildland Fire Season. This position is also responsible for performing building steward duties, ensuring that the State Facility is being properly maintained, Fire Safety Systems are operational, and safety issues are being addressed.

***THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE***

Minimum Qualifications

In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:

Education and Experience: Graduation from high school or equivalent education and five years of emergency dispatching experience, two years of which must have been in a fire control or public safety agency; OR two years of experience as a Fire Control Dispatcher II in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.

Special Requirements

Applicants may be required to undergo a background investigation prior to being considered for employment.

A pre-employment criminal history check and fingerprinting are required. Persons offered employment in this position will be required to pay for these items.

Employees may be required to work varied shifts, weekends, and holidays.

Applicants are required to type 45 words per minute.

Pursuant to NRS 284.4066, this position has been identified as affecting public safety. Persons offered employment in this position must submit to a pre-employment screening for controlled substances.

The Examination

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 interviews. The hiring agency may require specific skills related testing as part of the interviewing process.

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Contact Information

Division of Human Resource Management
Northern Nevada
515 East Musser Street,
First Floor
Carson City, Nevada 89701-4204

TDD for the Hearing Impaired [phone]

Division of Human Resource Management
Southern Nevada
7251 Amigo St,
Suite 120
Las Vegas, NV 89119

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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.

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