Bureau of Land Management now accepting applications for 2022 wildland firefighting positions

Several positions closing January 4

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Bureau of Land Management

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Nevada State Office

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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, on behalf of the American people. The BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. Our mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of America’s public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.