Careers & Contracting

The Nevada Division of Forestry offers career opportunities in the wildland fire management program, the natural resource management program, and a variety of administrative and support roles. Our agency has regional offices in the Washoe Valley, Elko, and Las Vegas. Positions are posted through the State of Nevada Careers Page, where job seekers can also apply.

Contracting opportunities are also available to vendors registered with the State Purchasing Division. More information is available on our contracting page.

Wildland Fire Management Program (full time and seasonal)

If you are considering a career in wildland firefighting, the Nevada Division of Forestry staffs full-time and seasonal positions in Air Operations, hand crews, fire engines and dispatchers. All positions support the goal of providing safe and effective wildfire response. When not assigned to a wildland fire, firefighting staff implement hazardous fuel reduction and ecosystem restoration projects, such as thinning excess vegetation, prescribed burning, herbicide application, seeding and planting. NDF is not an all-risk fire agency. Staff does not respond to structure fires or handle medical emergencies or technical rescues.

Volunteer department opportunities and other non-NDF fire jobs can be viewed on the Nevada Fire Chiefs Association job board.

Natural Resource Management Program

The natural resource management program at NDF covers a wide variety of options, ranging from working at the nurseries to planning and executing forestry projects as a forester. Our staff support Nevada’s landowners and communities through forest health evaluations, technical assistance, permitting, funding, and grant management. Natural resource staff that meet qualification requirements can also be tasked as Resource Advisors on wildland fires and/or plan and oversee prescribed burning operations.

Administrative and Support Positions

Support staff at NDF carry out essential duties that keep the agency operating efficiently and mission-ready. These areas include fiscal services, human resources, administrative staff, communications, fleet and facilities management. Together, they support functions form the operational backbone of NDF, enabling program and field staff to effectively deliver on the agency’s mission in both routine and emergency situations.