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FIRE CONTROL DISPATCHER 2 - MINDEN

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State of Nevada (NV)

Minden, NV (In Person)

Full-Time

Posted 1 week ago (Updated 4 days ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 7/16/2026

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Job Description

JOB The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (NDCNR), protects, manages, and enhances the State's resources to provide the highest quality of life for Nevada's citizens and visitors. The NDCNR with over 900 employees consists of the Director's Office and the following divisions and programs: Environmental Protection, Forestry, State Lands, State Parks, Water Resources, Outdoor Recreation, Natural Heritage, State Historic Preservation Office, Off-Highway Vehicles, Sagebrush Ecosystem, and the Conservation Districts Program. The Department also provides support staff to the Nevada Tahoe Regional Planning Agency and has responsibility for numerous Boards, Commissions, and Councils. The Department has locations and/or provides program services in every community of the State. The Nevada Division of Forestry (NDF) is recruiting for a Fire Control Dispatcher 2 position at Sierra Front Interagency Dispatch Center located in Minden. This position reports to and is supervised by the Regional Fire Management Officer and overseen and given directions from the Interagency Dispatch Center Manager and Interagency Assistant Dispatch Center Managers. Incumbents provide accurate shift briefings to incoming dispatchers and floor supervisors to ensure a smooth transition from one shift to the next. Maintain the Daily Shift Brief Log to provide an accurate summary of all pertinent information from the previous shift. Incumbents utilize run cards, which are based on closest resources concept, to dispatch and prioritize emergency response to Wildland Fire incidents. Dispatch and prioritize incidents in accordance with procedures outlined in the Desk References and cooperating agencies policies. Incumbent will ensure that all resource orders for the Wildland Fire Protection Program partners and NDF resources including aircraft will be emailed to NDF Incident Business Unit for state and out-of-state requests. Incumbent may be utilized after hours as On Call Dispatcher when assigned by the Interagency Dispatch Center Manager. 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.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Graduation from high school or equivalent education and three years of dispatching experience, one year of which has been in a fire control or public safety agency; OR one year of experience as a Fire Control Dispatcher I in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
This job specification lists the major knowledge, skills and abilities of the job and is not all inclusive. Incumbent(s) will be expected to have knowledge, skills and abilities from a previous level.
Working knowledge of:
operation of personal computers, calculator, and other office equipment.
Ability to:
use word processing equipment and programs; speak clearly and distinctly; accurately transmit information by means of radio and telephone.
Recruiter Contact Information:
Susan Ashley - q.ashley@admin.nv.gov