RENO, Nev. - The Bureau of Land Management is seeking people to join one of the largest firefighting programs in the United States. Over 20 wildland firefighting positions in Nevada are open now through January, with some positions closing as early as January 4. Previous firefighting experience is not a requirement for entry level positions.
Positions closing on January 4 include Wildland Firefighter positions in the Battle Mountain, Elko, Ely, and Winnemucca Districts. Other positions closing later in January include a Fire Logistics Dispatcher, Airtanker Base Technician, and Fire Dispatcher. Additional positions will be advertised in the coming weeks. The links to the job announcements can be found on the Nevada Fire Info site at nevadafireinfo.org/blm-careers. Information on the hiring process and wildland firefighting can be found at: nevadafireinfo.org/wildlandfirecareers
If you would like to know more information regarding a specific position or location, please contact the district hiring contact:
Ely: Ray Maestas, rmaestes@blm.gov, 775-289-1923
Elko: Craig Cunningham, wcunning@blm.gov, 775-753-0328
Carson City: Billy Britt, bbritt@blm.gov, 775-885-6006
Battle Mountain: Chad Holbert, cholbert@blm.gov, 775-635-4115
Southern Nevada: Eric Ellison, eellison@blm.gov, 702-515-5135
Winnemucca: Josh Henry, jhenry@blm.gov, 775-623-1767
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The BLM manages more than 245 million acres of public land located primarily in 12 Western states, including Alaska. The BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. In fiscal year 2018, the diverse activities authorized on BLM-managed lands generated $105 billion in economic output across the country. This economic activity supported 471,000 jobs and contributed substantial revenue to the U.S. Treasury and state governments, mostly through royalties on minerals.
Source: U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management
