Wildland Fire Battalion Chief | Lead & Ops

State of Nevada (NV); Las Vegas (NV); Vor Ort; USD 95.000 - 135.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

State of Nevada’s Department of Conservation and Natural Resources seeks a Battalion Chief (underfilling Captain) to lead wildland fire suppression teams, conduct training, and coordinate incident command. The role focuses on leadership, safety, and collaboration with federal, state, and local partners.

Incumbents will supervise firefighters, manage equipment, and participate in budget and planning activities, ensuring readiness for fires, floods, and emergencies.

Qualifikationen

• Associate's degree in fire science or closely related field.
• High school diploma or equivalent education with five years of progressively responsible firefighting experience.
• One year of experience as a Fire Captain in Nevada State service.

Aufgaben

• Supervise and participate in wildland fire suppression and related activities.
• Train and evaluate staff; manage equipment and safety gear.
• Participate in budget planning and resource coordination.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

ICS knowledge

Training & supervision

Budget preparation

Ausbildung

Associate's degree in fire science

High school diploma or equivalent

Fire Captain experience in Nevada State service

Jobbeschreibung

State of Nevada’s Department of Conservation and Natural Resources seeks a Battalion Chief (underfilling Captain) to lead wildland fire suppression teams, conduct training, and coordinate incident command. The role focuses on leadership, safety, and collaboration with federal, state, and local partners.

Incumbents will supervise firefighters, manage equipment, and participate in budget and planning activities, ensuring readiness for fires, floods, and emergencies.