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Summary
Salary: $94,726.58 - $123,144.58 Annually
Location : City of Las Vegas, NV
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 26JUN80112O
Department: Fire and Rescue Department
Division: FR - Admin
Opening Date: 06/02/2026
Closing Date: 6/7/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Bargaining Unit: APPT
Max Number of Applicants: 75
About the Position
Notice of Limited Applications
This posting is limited to the first 75applications received.
When that number is reached the posting will be automatically removed.
Career Opportunity
The city of Las Vegasinvites applications for Fire and Rescue Administrative SectionManager for the Fire & Rescue Department. This position will supervise, assign and review the work of staff responsible for business and administrative functions, finance and budgeting, technical support, capital improvement projects, marketing, and customer service related to the fire department; to manage administrative activities for the division; to provide responsible staff assistance to division managers, deputy director and director; to coordinate projects within the division as assigned by division managers, deputy director and director; and to perform a variety of tasks relative to the assigned area of responsibility.
To be considered, please upload a valid copy of your Driver's License and submit your resume and cover letter of interest outlining the background and experience that makes you the desired candidate.
Supervision Received and Exercised
Reports to and receives direction from a member of Fire senior management.
Exercises direct supervision over professional, technical and clerical staff, including monitoring and formally evaluating employee selection, employee performance and discipline.
Selection ProcessAll qualified applications will be forwarded to the department for review. Candidate selection, for those that meet the minimum qualifications, will include submission of a short writing exercise. Hiring interviews will then be conducted for those selected.
Example of Duties
Essential Functions- Plan, direct, coordinate and supervise the work of staff responsible for business and administrative functions, finance and budgeting, technical support, capital improvement projects, marketing, and customer service.
- Participate in the selection of staff; motivate assigned staff; coordinate and provide staff training; plan, direct, coordinate and review the work plan for assigned staff; assign work activities, projects and programs; establish work priorities and schedules; review and evaluate work products, methods and procedures; interpret city policies and procedures for staff; prepare and conduct formal performance evaluations; work with employees to develop short and long term goals, monitor accomplishments, establish performance requirements and personal development targets and provide coaching for performance improvement and development.
- Direct specific and comprehensive analyses of a wide range of policies and issues; recommend modifications to department operations, policies and procedures as appropriate; prepare analytical and statistical reports, fact sheets and position papers on operations and activities.
- Oversee the development and assist in the administration of department policies and procedures including official department work rules.
- Work with Human Resources staff to administer various human resource activities within the department, and within established policies, procedures and regulations, including recruitment, testing, classification, training and development of staff.
- Oversee and participate in the development and administration of the department annual budget, goals, objectives, policies and priorities; make recommendations as appropriate; assist in establishing appropriate service and staffing levels and allocating resources accordingly.
- Oversees and participates in the process of applying for grants and other types of financial and operational awards; seeks additional sources of funds; ensures that City procedures for outside funding approval are followed.
- Assist in establishing the strategic direction for the department in alignment with City Council and city of Las Vegas strategic priorities; communicate to all assigned employees their roles in performance measurement and achieving strategic priorities; work with staff to develop measures and reports to the city's executive team and all members of the department.
- Provide responsible staff assistance to Fire Chief, Deputy and Assistant Fire Chiefs, and Managers of the department.
- Respond to and resolve difficult and sensitive inquiries and complaints; coordinate conflict resolution meetings; research and investigate various departmental problems.
- Assist in developing a culture that values people and their differences and is free from inequities and barriers to people reaching their full potential.
- Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor's degree in any subject and three years (full-time) of increasingly responsible experience working in business management or public administration; OR
Two years of full-time general degree coursework and five years (full-time) of increasingly responsible experience working in business management or public administration; OR
Equivalent to graduation from high school and eight years (full-time) of increasingly responsible experience working in business management or public administration.
Possession of an appropriate, valid driver's license on the date of application, and maintenance thereafter.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of
Principles of management practices as applied to business and operational needs.
Management skills to analyze and evaluate programs, policies and operational needs.
Principles and practices of municipal government budget preparation and administration. Research and reporting methods, techniques and procedures. Principles and methods of data collection and social research procedures.
Principles of supervision, training and performance evaluations. Conflict resolution techniques. Personal computer applications and software and related processes. Pertinent federal, state and local laws, codes and regulations.
Needs of staff, citizens and city offices related to fire department programs. Major trends and developments related to fire department.
Ability to
Forecast, define, create, present, and decipher all aspects of the fire department budget including all of its expenditures and revenue centers.
Assist department management with creating a vision and making decisions while demonstrating a superior knowledge of the fire department fiscal position and command of municipal budgeting.
Effectively communicates fiscal realities of the city and its impacts to growth.
Maintain confidentiality and privacy of work performed and information accessed.
Effectively coordinate a variety of department-wide programs and administrative activities.
Demonstrate problem solving, critical thinking and planning skills.
Analyze complex problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions, recommend best options, and implement approved solutions in support of goals.
Interpret and apply federal, state and local policies, laws and regulations.
Act calmly, rationally, decisively and tactfully in difficult situations.
Effectively and fairly negotiate appropriate solutions to personnel conflicts.
Use initiative and independent judgment within established guidelines.
Delegate authority and responsibility.
Empower employees by demonstrating confidence in their ability to be successful.
Support creative thinking and problem solving by encouraging feedback.
Help others understand and manage change.
Seek and accept input and assistance from others.
Plan, organize and prioritize assignments and meet critical deadlines in a rapidly changing environment.
Communicate with individuals from a variety of social, cultural, economic and educational backgrounds while demonstrating respect and sensitivity for perceived differences.
Produce written documents with clearly organized thoughts using proper sentence construction, punctuation, spelling and grammar.
Speak in public and communicate clearly before large and small groups.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
CITY OF LAS VEGAS, NEVADA
Appointive Compensation and Benefits - 2026
COMPENSATION
Annual Base Pay Increases- Employees are eligible for annual performance-based merit increase or cash bonus, typically in first pay period of fiscal year.
- City Manager and City Council may approve annual cost of living increase.
Uniform Allowance- Applies to uniformed appointives in Fire & Rescue, Public Safety, and Municipal Court, currently $1,500/year
- Eligible employees participate in the Public Employees' Retirement System of Nevada (PERS). PERS, a statewide defined benefit plan, calculates retirement benefits based on 2.25 percent (current percentage for employees hired 7/1/15 and after) for each year of service, applied to the employee's highest consecutive 36-month average salary. PERS also requires that employees share 50 percent of the PERS contribution, which is implemented by reducing the city's salary ranges. The highest consecutive 36-month average salary is increased commensurate with the salary range reductions required by PERS.
- The city offers a 457(b) Plan, a government deferred compensation plan similar to a 401(k) plan. It offers both pre-tax and after-tax savings and investment options.
- City provides a 100% match annually (on a per pay period basis) to your contributions, up to the following amounts in a 401(a) plan -
o Years 3-4 (25-48 months)* $5,000
o Year 5 (49-60 months)* $6,000
o After 5 years (>60 months)* $6,000
*Years of service in Benefits Plus Tiers I, II, and III combined- Employees are fully vested in the match after 5 years of service or at age 65.
- Employees are covered the first of the month following date of employment. Five medical plans, two dental, and two vision plans are available. City pays 100% of employee premium + 50% of dependent premium.
- City provides $100,000 insurance at no cost.
- Additional voluntary life insurance and AD&D insurance available for purchase.
- City provides long term and short term disability policies:
• City pays 100% of base salary, for up to 90 days of an approved medical disability leave lasting over one week under STD, from first day of disability
• City pays 100% of base salary for a period over 90 days, if employee has applied for long term disability or PERS disability retirement, until a determination is final or employee is separated
Note: Public Safety Appointives are not eligible for city STD benefits.
o LTD: Benefits may begin after 90 days of an approved disability leave. Payment is up to 60% of earnings, up to $11,000/month, and may not be supplemented with sick or vacation.
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program
Annual Health & Educational Wellness Reimbursement- Employees may apply for reimbursement up to $2,400 per year for out of pocket health & educational wellness expenses. Reimbursement amounts may also be used for STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) classes taken in pursuit of a college degree and student loan repayments for the employee and immediate family members.
- Employees covered by a city health plan and their covered spouse and dependents over age 18 are eligible for a comprehensive wellness physical exam annually at no cost to them at ARC Health and Wellness.
VACATION- Year 1: 3.69 hours/pay period = 96 hours/year
- Years 2 - 5: 5.85 hours/pay period = 152 hours/year
- Years 6 - 10: 7.08 hours/pay period = 184 hours/year
- Years 11 - 15: 7.69 hours/pay period = 200 hours/year
- Year 16 and over: 8 hours/pay period = 208 hours/year
- Maximum Accrual: 250 hours, no accrual beyond that point (Public Safety Appointive (PSA) group retains 2 times annual accrual max)
- Sell Back: Annual leave may be accumulated to a maximum of 250 hours; no accrual beyond that point. June and December sell-back, must leave balance of 40 hours.
- City provides 12 holidays plus a birthday holiday.
- Sick Leave Accrual: 4 hours / pay period = 104 hours/year
- Sick Leave, maximum accrual: 480 hours; no accrual beyond that point (Public Safety group retains 840 hours max with continual accrual)
- Sick Leave, annual buy-back: None (Public Safety group retains annual buy-back)
- Sick Leave payout at separation: None (Public Safety group retains 50% payout between 5 and 20 years of service, 100% payout over 20 years of service)
- Available for purchase- retiree pays full cost of premium.
NOTE: The city's Benefits programs can be amended, reduced or eliminated at any time with or without notice as a management prerogative.
Revised 11/2025
01
Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as a part of the application screening and selection process. The information you provide will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in DISQUALIFICATION from the selection process.Do you agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully and that your responses can be verified from information included within the application?- I agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully and that my responses can be verified from information included within the application.
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What is the highest level of education have you completed?- High School/GED
- Associate's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree
- Doctoral Degree
- None
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How many years of full-time general degree coursework do you have?- None
- Less than 1 year
- 1 year
- 2 years or more
04
Please disclose the discipline of your degree. Type N/A if you do not have a degree.
05
Do you have a valid driver's license? (If so upload and attach a copy of this unexpired license to your application)- Yes
- No
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Did you attach a cover letter and resume to your online application?- Yes
- No
07
How many years of increasingly responsible experience working in business management or public administration do you have?- None
- Less than 3 years
- 3 years
- 4 years
- 5 years
- 6 years
- 7 years
- 8 years or more
Required Question -
Job Description
Salary: $94,726.58 - $123,144.58 Annually
Location : City of Las Vegas, NV
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 26JUN80112O
Department: Fire and Rescue Department
Division: FR - Admin
Opening Date: 06/02/2026
Closing Date: 6/7/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Bargaining Unit: APPT
Max Number of Applicants: 75
About the Position
Notice of Limited Applications
This posting is limited to the first 75applications received.
When that number is reached the posting will be automatically removed.
Career Opportunity
The city of Las Vegasinvites applications for Fire and Rescue Administrative SectionManager for the Fire & Rescue Department. This position will supervise, assign and review the work of staff responsible for business and administrative functions, finance and budgeting, technical support, capital improvement projects, marketing, and customer service related to the fire department; to manage administrative activities for the division; to provide responsible staff assistance to division managers, deputy director and director; to coordinate projects within the division as assigned by division managers, deputy director and director; and to perform a variety of tasks relative to the assigned area of responsibility.
To be considered, please upload a valid copy of your Driver's License and submit your resume and cover letter of interest outlining the background and experience that makes you the desired candidate.
Supervision Received and Exercised
Reports to and receives direction from a member of Fire senior management.
Exercises direct supervision over professional, technical and clerical staff, including monitoring and formally evaluating employee selection, employee performance and discipline.
Selection ProcessAll qualified applications will be forwarded to the department for review. Candidate selection, for those that meet the minimum qualifications, will include submission of a short writing exercise. Hiring interviews will then be conducted for those selected.
Example of Duties
Essential Functions- Plan, direct, coordinate and supervise the work of staff responsible for business and administrative functions, finance and budgeting, technical support, capital improvement projects, marketing, and customer service.
- Participate in the selection of staff; motivate assigned staff; coordinate and provide staff training; plan, direct, coordinate and review the work plan for assigned staff; assign work activities, projects and programs; establish work priorities and schedules; review and evaluate work products, methods and procedures; interpret city policies and procedures for staff; prepare and conduct formal performance evaluations; work with employees to develop short and long term goals, monitor accomplishments, establish performance requirements and personal development targets and provide coaching for performance improvement and development.
- Direct specific and comprehensive analyses of a wide range of policies and issues; recommend modifications to department operations, policies and procedures as appropriate; prepare analytical and statistical reports, fact sheets and position papers on operations and activities.
- Oversee the development and assist in the administration of department policies and procedures including official department work rules.
- Work with Human Resources staff to administer various human resource activities within the department, and within established policies, procedures and regulations, including recruitment, testing, classification, training and development of staff.
- Oversee and participate in the development and administration of the department annual budget, goals, objectives, policies and priorities; make recommendations as appropriate; assist in establishing appropriate service and staffing levels and allocating resources accordingly.
- Oversees and participates in the process of applying for grants and other types of financial and operational awards; seeks additional sources of funds; ensures that City procedures for outside funding approval are followed.
- Assist in establishing the strategic direction for the department in alignment with City Council and city of Las Vegas strategic priorities; communicate to all assigned employees their roles in performance measurement and achieving strategic priorities; work with staff to develop measures and reports to the city's executive team and all members of the department.
- Provide responsible staff assistance to Fire Chief, Deputy and Assistant Fire Chiefs, and Managers of the department.
- Respond to and resolve difficult and sensitive inquiries and complaints; coordinate conflict resolution meetings; research and investigate various departmental problems.
- Assist in developing a culture that values people and their differences and is free from inequities and barriers to people reaching their full potential.
- Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor's degree in any subject and three years (full-time) of increasingly responsible experience working in business management or public administration; OR
Two years of full-time general degree coursework and five years (full-time) of increasingly responsible experience working in business management or public administration; OR
Equivalent to graduation from high school and eight years (full-time) of increasingly responsible experience working in business management or public administration.
Possession of an appropriate, valid driver's license on the date of application, and maintenance thereafter.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of
Principles of management practices as applied to business and operational needs.
Management skills to analyze and evaluate programs, policies and operational needs.
Principles and practices of municipal government budget preparation and administration. Research and reporting methods, techniques and procedures. Principles and methods of data collection and social research procedures.
Principles of supervision, training and performance evaluations. Conflict resolution techniques. Personal computer applications and software and related processes. Pertinent federal, state and local laws, codes and regulations.
Needs of staff, citizens and city offices related to fire department programs. Major trends and developments related to fire department.
Ability to
Forecast, define, create, present, and decipher all aspects of the fire department budget including all of its expenditures and revenue centers.
Assist department management with creating a vision and making decisions while demonstrating a superior knowledge of the fire department fiscal position and command of municipal budgeting.
Effectively communicates fiscal realities of the city and its impacts to growth.
Maintain confidentiality and privacy of work performed and information accessed.
Effectively coordinate a variety of department-wide programs and administrative activities.
Demonstrate problem solving, critical thinking and planning skills.
Analyze complex problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions, recommend best options, and implement approved solutions in support of goals.
Interpret and apply federal, state and local policies, laws and regulations.
Act calmly, rationally, decisively and tactfully in difficult situations.
Effectively and fairly negotiate appropriate solutions to personnel conflicts.
Use initiative and independent judgment within established guidelines.
Delegate authority and responsibility.
Empower employees by demonstrating confidence in their ability to be successful.
Support creative thinking and problem solving by encouraging feedback.
Help others understand and manage change.
Seek and accept input and assistance from others.
Plan, organize and prioritize assignments and meet critical deadlines in a rapidly changing environment.
Communicate with individuals from a variety of social, cultural, economic and educational backgrounds while demonstrating respect and sensitivity for perceived differences.
Produce written documents with clearly organized thoughts using proper sentence construction, punctuation, spelling and grammar.
Speak in public and communicate clearly before large and small groups.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
CITY OF LAS VEGAS, NEVADA
Appointive Compensation and Benefits - 2026
COMPENSATION
Annual Base Pay Increases- Employees are eligible for annual performance-based merit increase or cash bonus, typically in first pay period of fiscal year.
- City Manager and City Council may approve annual cost of living increase.
Uniform Allowance- Applies to uniformed appointives in Fire & Rescue, Public Safety, and Municipal Court, currently $1,500/year
- Eligible employees participate in the Public Employees' Retirement System of Nevada (PERS). PERS, a statewide defined benefit plan, calculates retirement benefits based on 2.25 percent (current percentage for employees hired 7/1/15 and after) for each year of service, applied to the employee's highest consecutive 36-month average salary. PERS also requires that employees share 50 percent of the PERS contribution, which is implemented by reducing the city's salary ranges. The highest consecutive 36-month average salary is increased commensurate with the salary range reductions required by PERS.
- The city offers a 457(b) Plan, a government deferred compensation plan similar to a 401(k) plan. It offers both pre-tax and after-tax savings and investment options.
- City provides a 100% match annually (on a per pay period basis) to your contributions, up to the following amounts in a 401(a) plan -
o Years 3-4 (25-48 months)* $5,000
o Year 5 (49-60 months)* $6,000
o After 5 years (>60 months)* $6,000
*Years of service in Benefits Plus Tiers I, II, and III combined- Employees are fully vested in the match after 5 years of service or at age 65.
- Employees are covered the first of the month following date of employment. Five medical plans, two dental, and two vision plans are available. City pays 100% of employee premium + 50% of dependent premium.
- City provides $100,000 insurance at no cost.
- Additional voluntary life insurance and AD&D insurance available for purchase.
- City provides long term and short term disability policies:
• City pays 100% of base salary, for up to 90 days of an approved medical disability leave lasting over one week under STD, from first day of disability
• City pays 100% of base salary for a period over 90 days, if employee has applied for long term disability or PERS disability retirement, until a determination is final or employee is separated
Note: Public Safety Appointives are not eligible for city STD benefits.
o LTD: Benefits may begin after 90 days of an approved disability leave. Payment is up to 60% of earnings, up to $11,000/month, and may not be supplemented with sick or vacation.
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program
Annual Health & Educational Wellness Reimbursement- Employees may apply for reimbursement up to $2,400 per year for out of pocket health & educational wellness expenses. Reimbursement amounts may also be used for STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) classes taken in pursuit of a college degree and student loan repayments for the employee and immediate family members.
- Employees covered by a city health plan and their covered spouse and dependents over age 18 are eligible for a comprehensive wellness physical exam annually at no cost to them at ARC Health and Wellness.
VACATION- Year 1: 3.69 hours/pay period = 96 hours/year
- Years 2 - 5: 5.85 hours/pay period = 152 hours/year
- Years 6 - 10: 7.08 hours/pay period = 184 hours/year
- Years 11 - 15: 7.69 hours/pay period = 200 hours/year
- Year 16 and over: 8 hours/pay period = 208 hours/year
- Maximum Accrual: 250 hours, no accrual beyond that point (Public Safety Appointive (PSA) group retains 2 times annual accrual max)
- Sell Back: Annual leave may be accumulated to a maximum of 250 hours; no accrual beyond that point. June and December sell-back, must leave balance of 40 hours.
- City provides 12 holidays plus a birthday holiday.
- Sick Leave Accrual: 4 hours / pay period = 104 hours/year
- Sick Leave, maximum accrual: 480 hours; no accrual beyond that point (Public Safety group retains 840 hours max with continual accrual)
- Sick Leave, annual buy-back: None (Public Safety group retains annual buy-back)
- Sick Leave payout at separation: None (Public Safety group retains 50% payout between 5 and 20 years of service, 100% payout over 20 years of service)
- Available for purchase- retiree pays full cost of premium.
NOTE: The city's Benefits programs can be amended, reduced or eliminated at any time with or without notice as a management prerogative.
Revised 11/2025
01
Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as a part of the application screening and selection process. The information you provide will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in DISQUALIFICATION from the selection process.Do you agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully and that your responses can be verified from information included within the application?- I agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully and that my responses can be verified from information included within the application.
02
What is the highest level of education have you completed?- High School/GED
- Associate's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree
- Doctoral Degree
- None
03
How many years of full-time general degree coursework do you have?- None
- Less than 1 year
- 1 year
- 2 years or more
04
Please disclose the discipline of your degree. Type N/A if you do not have a degree.
05
Do you have a valid driver's license? (If so upload and attach a copy of this unexpired license to your application)- Yes
- No
06
Did you attach a cover letter and resume to your online application?- Yes
- No
07
How many years of increasingly responsible experience working in business management or public administration do you have?- None
- Less than 3 years
- 3 years
- 4 years
- 5 years
- 6 years
- 7 years
- 8 years or more
Required Question -
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