Forestry Fire Program Manager — Lead Wildland Fire Ops

State of Nevada; Carson City (NV); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vacation

Sick Leave

Holidays

PERS Retirement

Deferred Compensation

No Nevada state income tax

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Longevity Payments Eligibility

Job summary

The State of Nevada’s Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (NDCNR) seeks a Fire Program Manager to oversee wildland fire suppression, aviation operations, and cost-sharing contracts across the state. You will coordinate with federal, state, and local partners to implement fire prevention, mitigation, and rehabilitation initiatives.

Responsibilities include budgeting, grants, legislative analysis, staff supervision, and interagency coordination to meet program goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in forestry, natural resources management or closely related field and four years of firefighting experience including coordinating fire management programs and two years supervisory experience.
• Or high school-equivalent with six years’ experience including supervisory roles.
• Or one year as a Conservation Camp Area Supervisor, Fire Management Officer II, or Helitack Supervisor in Nevada State service; OR two years as Battalion Chief, Conservation Camp Supervisor, or Fire Management Officer I in Nevada State service.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, coordinate, and evaluate statewide programs and activities; confer with staff to determine program effectiveness and ensure consistent division policies.
• Develop and implement program goals and objectives; monitor performance indicators to measure results.
• Develop and manage program and grant budgets; review budgets; coordinate federal, state, and county funds; justify spending.
• Investigate and pursue external funding sources; prepare grant proposals; negotiate funding agreements.
• Develop, review, and analyze legislative proposals; testify before committees; track bills through process.
• Supervise and evaluate subordinate staff; interview and select applicants; assign work; set performance standards.
• Develop and implement policies to carry out division mandates; interpret laws; coordinate regional assignments; review program reports.
• Coordinate operations with federal, state, and local authorities and stakeholders; work toward common goals.
• Represent the division at meetings with city councils, counties, state agencies, and external groups.
• Prepare analytical, narrative, and statistical reports; perform related duties.

Skills

Coordination

Supervisory experience

Written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in forestry or natural resources

Job description

The State of Nevada’s Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (NDCNR) seeks a Fire Program Manager to oversee wildland fire suppression, aviation operations, and cost-sharing contracts across the state. You will coordinate with federal, state, and local partners to implement fire prevention, mitigation, and rehabilitation initiatives.

Responsibilities include budgeting, grants, legislative analysis, staff supervision, and interagency coordination to meet program goals.