Airport Firefighter

Description

* This is for internal purposes, open only to designated individuals invited to participate in this application process.*

The Airport Firefighter performs firefighting, lifesaving, and other related work activities connected with the response to emergency and other incidents, fire prevention, equipment operation and maintenance, facility maintenance, work and skill readiness; works as a team member of a fire or rescue response company.

The Airport Firefighter is the entry level position within the series. The incumbent is responsible for learning and applying rules, regulations, policies, and procedures related to the assigned functions of the job. Work is performed under close supervision until mastery of required skills is achieved.

Examples of Essential Functions

• Respond to all aircraft emergencies, hazardous materials incidents, or structural alarms; operate assigned vehicles; connect hoses to hydrants; operate firefighting equipment, pumps, and related equipment.
• Rescues persons endangered by fires or other hazards and administers first aid to injured parties when assigned.
• Inspect buildings to determine compliance with relevant fire prevention rules, regulations, and procedures.
• Inspect aircraft refueling vehicles and storage areas in accordance with the Uniform Fire Code and FAA directives.
• Maintain records and prepare reports as necessary.
• Assist in clearing disabled aircraft from active runway; disarm military aircraft ejection seats.
• Perform salvage operations and place waterproof covers on materials subject to water damage.
• Conducts inspections and other fire prevention tasks including fire safety education to eliminate or reduce fire hazards and enforce fire codes.
• Develops and maintains high levels of work knowledge and skills for various duties through training, manipulative drills, and other skill maintenance programs.
• Operates and maintains properly and safely firefighting and other related equipment and apparatus in an efficient and effective manner; keeps fire station and other facilities in a clean, orderly, and usable condition.
• Assists in completing other day-to-day work such as record keeping and map maintenance.
• Perform various public information and relations tasks, as appropriate and assigned through written and oral form.
• Maintains an adequate level of physical fitness to perform firefighting, rescue, equipment operation, and other related tasks.
• Performs relief work in the capacity of a Fire Equipment Operator, when qualified and assigned.
• Performs other duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

The following minimum qualifications are required to be met at the time of application.

Currently a Reno Airport Fire Department Firefighter

Supplemental Information

To Complete:
You must submit your completed application and attachments online at www.reno.gov/jobs by the 5 p.m. Monday, January 13, 2025. If a computer or mobile device is not available to you, suggested locations to complete an online application submittal include: the City of Reno City Hall 2nd floor computer kiosk or 5th floor Civil Service Offices, any locations of Nevada Job Connect or any local library or educational facility.

If you are having difficulty logging into your governmentjobs.com profile, please call the applicant support line at 855-524-5627.

Application Preparation:
Applications should be prepared completely and in a professional manner. They must show a clear and progressive work history with correct employment dates and a brief description of the tasks performed. Include academic experience which should demonstrate courses of study, verifiable university/college credits successfully completed or degrees earned, and provide supervisory and law enforcement training relative to this position. You may attach a resume (but not in lieu of a fully completed application). Incomplete applications will be rejected.
Notification:
Individuals will be notified by email of their application results. Applicants who do not meet the minimum qualifications will also be notified.

Appointment and Certification:
Appointments to positions in the City's Civil Service system are made on the basis of examination. Scores resulting from a competitive examination are used in determining a person's rank on an eligible register. The department may hire any of the persons referred. The names of those persons not hired may be considered when the next vacancy occurs, for as long as that register is viable.

Questions and Updates:
Questions about the information on this announcement and updates to application information should be directed to Civil Service at (775) 334-2223 or civilservice@reno.gov .

The City of Reno is an equal opportunity employer. Recruitment, hiring, assignment, training, compensation, promotion, retention, and disciplinary decisions will be made without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, political affiliation, membership in an employee association, or any other protected class status applicable under federal or state law or City Charter.

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Closing Date/Time: 1/13/2025 5:00 PM Pacific

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