Wildland Fire Battalion Chief: Lead, Respond & Protect

State-of-Nevad; Las Vegas (NV); Presencial; USD 90.000 - 130.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Nevada Department of Conservation and Natural Resources seeks a Battalion Chief underfilling a Captain position to supervise wildland fire engines and hand crews, directing prevention, suppression, rehabilitation, and fuels management. You will train staff, manage equipment, and collaborate with federal, state and local partners.

This role requires leading a team, ensuring compliance with safety and firefighting standards, and contributing to budget planning and resource allocation across

Formación

• Associate's degree in fire science or closely related field and four years of firefighting experience in wildland fire suppression
• OR Graduation from high school or equivalent education and five years of firefighting experience in wildland fire suppression
• OR one year of experience as a Fire Captain in Nevada State service
• OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.

Responsabilidades

• Exercise leadership through direct command or ICS.
• Respond to wildland fires, floods, and other emergencies.
• Control wildland fires; build hand lines, fall trees, lay hose lines and direct nozzles; lead dozers; set backfires; direct aerial drops; provide structural protection; and mop up and patrol fire areas.

Conocimientos

Fire leadership

Wildland firefighting

Incident Command System (ICS)

Team supervision

Educación

Associate's degree in fire science

High school diploma or equivalent

Experience as Fire Captain in Nevada State service

Equivalent education/experience

Descripción del empleo

Nevada Department of Conservation and Natural Resources seeks a Battalion Chief underfilling a Captain position to supervise wildland fire engines and hand crews, directing prevention, suppression, rehabilitation, and fuels management. You will train staff, manage equipment, and collaborate with federal, state and local partners.

This role requires leading a team, ensuring compliance with safety and firefighting standards, and contributing to budget planning and resource allocation across