Seasonal Firefighter 1 Or 2

Description

This is a part-time, FLSA non-exempt position with the Carson City Fire Department, not to exceed 1,039 hours in any fiscal year. Under immediate supervision, responds to fire emergency calls, assists in wildland suppression, participates in fire prevention and education, pre-suppression activities to include open space and trail maintenance, equipment and facility maintenance, and fire law enforcement activities.

This is a Seasonal position and expected to begin in early May 2021. Selected individuals will be hired as either a 1 or a 2 depending on their qualifications.

**This is a grant funded position and as such employees are responsible for knowing abiding by the rules of the grant. This position will continue to be funded as long as the grant is renewed**.

Salary:

Seasonal Firefighter 1: $15.50 - $16.50

Seasonal Firefighter 2: $16.50 - $17.50

Examples of Duties

The class specification lists the major duties and requirements of the job and is not all-inclusive. Incumbent(s) may be expected to perform job-related duties other than those contained in this description and may be required to have specific job-related knowledge and skills.

Seasonal Firefighter 1 - Examples of Duties:

• Assists in wildland fire operations; lays hoses and directs hose streams; constructs fire control lines; operates power tools and pumps; raises and climbs ladders; uses fire extinguishers; performs overhaul and salvage work in order to preserve lives, property and resources related to wildland and urban interface firefighting.
• Participates in pre suppression activities, including participation in hazardous fuels reduction on public and private property; conducts and documents reviews of watersheds, homes and subdivisions for safety and operations during fire emergencies; assists in open space and trail maintenance; conducts inspections of City fire department equipment; performs daily clean-up and maintenance of equipment, buildings and vehicles; checks inventory and supplies; meets with cooperators and discusses fire danger situations; and patrols areas and identifies potential hazards in order to maintain equipment and prepare for fire suppression response.
• Instructs students, campground users, and public groups in fire prevention; posts, paints, installs and maintains danger and prevention signs; identifies and recommends corrective measures; and makes safety inspections of facilities in order to reduce the incidence of fires.
• Assists enforcement; observes people or vehicles and their activities in order to detect and report violations; preserves evidence and protects and controls fire scenes.
• Provides first aid and cardiovascular pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) for co-workers and public if confronted with an emergency and if properly certified.

Seasonal Firefighter 2 - Examples of Duties:

• Assists in wildland fire operations; lays hoses and directs hose streams; constructs fire control lines; operates power tools and pumps; raises and climbs ladders; uses fire extinguishers; performs overhaul and salvage work in order to preserve lives, property and resources related to wildland and urban interface firefighting.
• Participates in pre suppression activities, including participation in hazardous fuels reduction on public and private property; conducts and documents reviews of watersheds, homes and subdivisions for safety and operations during fire emergencies; assists in open space and trail maintenance; conducts inspections of City fire department equipment; performs daily clean-up and maintenance of equipment, buildings and vehicles; checks inventory and supplies; meets with cooperators and discusses fire danger situations; and patrols areas and identifies potential hazards in order to maintain equipment and prepare for fire suppression response.
• Instructs students, campground users, and public groups in fire prevention; posts, paints, installs and maintains danger and prevention signs; identifies and recommends corrective measures; and makes safety inspections of facilities in order to reduce the incidence of fires.
• Assists enforcement; observes people or vehicles and their activities in order to detect and report violations; preserves evidence and protects and controls fire scenes.
• Provides first aid and cardiovascular pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) for co-workers and public if confronted with an emergency and if properly certified.

Typical Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Seasonal Firefighter 1 - Qualifications:

Education and Experience:

High School Diploma, or equivalent education and six months of experience performing physically active conservation-related experience such as tree trimming, planting, weed removal, wildland pre and/or post suppression, or related activity; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience as determined by Human Resources.

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATION:

All required licenses and certificates must be maintained in active status without suspension or revocation throughout employment.

• A valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record (as determined by Fire Department).
• Current certification in first aid and CPR (required).
• Entry level firefighter series and/or previous Red Card NWCG S-130 and S-190 course (preferred).

Required Knowledge and Skills
Knowledge of:

• General knowledge of basic wildland firefighting skills.
• General knowledge of basic hand, power tools and facilities maintenance.
• General knowledge of fire behavior and weather conditions.
• General knowledge of fire suppression tactics applicable to wildland firefighting.
• General knowledge of characteristics and application of chemical fire retardants.
• General knowledge of topography to assist with wildland fuels management.
• Working knowledge of pre and post suppression activities for hazardous fuels reduction and vegetation management on public and private property.
• Working knowledge of 2-way radio operations and frequencies.
• Working knowledge of and the ability to function under the Incident Command System.
• Working knowledge of the use and limitations of personal safety equipment.
• Techniques for dealing with a variety of individuals from various socio-economic, ethnic and cultural backgrounds.

Ability to:

• Apply first aid and CPR to injured persons.
• Read topographical maps and use wildland fire tools.
• Perform basic maintenance to vehicles and equipment.
• Plan, organize and prioritize daily activities.
• Function effectively in potentially dangerous and life-threatening situations for extended periods of time.
• Ability to function effectively under the Incident Command System.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others.

Seasonal Firefighter 2 - Qualifications:

Education and Experience:

High School Diploma, or equivalent education and one year of experience performing physically active conservation-related experience such as tree trimming, planting, weed removal, wildland pre and/or post suppression, or related activity; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience as determined by Human Resources.

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATION:

All required licenses and certificates must be maintained in active status without suspension or revocation throughout employment.

• A valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record (as determined by Fire Department).
• Entry level firefighter series and/or previous Red Card NWCG S-130 and S-190 (required).
• NWCG S-230 course work – Crew Boss, Single Resource certification (preferred).
• NWCG S-290 course work – Intermediate Wildland Behavior certification (preferred).
• Current certification in first aid and CPR (required).
• EMT-B (State of National Registry) certification (preferred).

Required Knowledge and Skills

Knowledge of:

• Basic wildland firefighting skills.
• Basic hand, power tools and facilities maintenance.
• Fire behavior and weather conditions.
• Fire suppression tactics applicable to wildland firefighting.
• Characteristics and application of chemical fire retardants.
• Topography to assist with wildland fuels management.
• Pre and post suppression activities for hazardous fuels reduction and vegetation management on public and private property.
• 2-way radio operations and frequencies.
• Knowledge of and ability to function under the Incident Command System.
• The use and limitations of personal safety equipment.
• Techniques for dealing with a variety of individuals from various socio-economic, ethnic and cultural backgrounds.

Ability to:

• Provide emergency medical treatment to injured persons if properly certified.
• Provide first aid and CPR to injured persons.
• Read topographical maps and use hand tools.
• Basic maintenance to vehicles and equipment.
• Plan, organize and prioritize daily activities.
• Function effectively in potentially dangerous and life-threatening situations for extended periods of time.
• Function effectively under the Incident Command System.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED:
Under Immediate Supervision – Incumbents at this level are closely supervised in essentially all aspects of their assigned work with the exception of routine and basic tasks. Work methods are generally prescribed in specific terms. They usually follow an established routine with general assignments, and their work is subject to frequent reviews. A position may involve repetition of a limited number of tasks that after initial training and review warrant only occasional supervisory review.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employees is regularly required to stand, walk, run, sit and drive; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The employee occasionally is required to climb, balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and must frequently lift and/or carry up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

The employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions; frequent exposure to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, high, precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, and toxic or caustic chemicals. The employee is occasionally exposed to extreme cold, extreme heat, risk of electrical shock, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. The employee is exposed to dangerous conditions arising out of direct contact with out of control fires.

Employees are required to pass a physical agility test prior to appointment to the position of Seasonal Firefighter 1 or 2. The physical agility test will consist of the pack test at the arduous level.

Supplemental Information

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

1. Continued employment is contingent upon all required licenses and certificates being maintained in active status without suspension or revocation.

2. This position works variable work hours and an intermittent schedule. As such, this position requires working evenings and/or weekends.

3. This position is an hourly position and must not exceed 1,039 work hours in a fiscal year (July 1st to June 30th).

4. Any City employee may be required to stay at or return to work during emergencies to perform duties specific to this classification or to perform other duties as requested in an assigned response position. This may require working a non-traditional work schedule or working outside normal assigned duties during the incident and/or emergency.

5. Employees may be required to complete Incident Command System training as a condition of continuing employment.

6. New employees are required to submit to a fingerprint based background investigation which cost the new employee $56.25 and a drug/alcohol screen which costs $36.50. Employment is contingent upon passing the background and the drug/alcohol screen.

7. Carson City participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each applicant's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. All candidates who are offered employment with Carson City must complete Section 1 of the Form I-9 along with the required proof of their right to work in the United States and proof of their identity prior to starting employment. Please be prepared to provide required documentation as soon as possible after the job offer is made. For additional information regarding acceptable documents for this purpose, please contact Human Resources at 775.887.2103 or go to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services web page at www.ucis.gov.

8. Carson City is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Part-time employees are limited to working no more than 1,039 hours in any fiscal year, July 1 through June 30. Part-time employees are not eligible to receive paid leave (including pay for not working on holidays), PERS retirement, or medical/dental/vision/life insurance. Nevada does not have a state income tax. Part-time employees do not contribute to social security; however, they must contribute 7.5% of their gross pay into a FICA Alternative Plan and are also responsible for paying the 1.45% Medicare tax. Part-time employees are covered under the City’s worker’s compensation program.

For additional information, please contact Human Resources at (775) 887-2103.