NRS 472.115: Hiring program for former offenders: Establishment; purpose; regulations.

1. The State Forester Firewarden shall establish a hiring program to provide a pathway to hire for firefighting positions within this State. Under the hiring program, the State Forester Firewarden may appoint a person to fill a position in the classified service as a firefighter with the Division of Forestry of the State Department of Conservation and Natural Resources if the person:

(a) Was a former offender assigned to work in a program for operating conservation camps established pursuant to NRS 209.457 and performed work relating to firefighting;

(b) Successfully completed the training necessary to prepare the offenders assigned to the conservation camp to assist in firefighting pursuant to NRS 209.457;

(c) Has obtained any certifications required for employment as a firefighter with the Division of Forestry; and

(d) Meets any other qualifications established by the State Forester Firewarden.

2. The State Forester Firewarden may adopt regulations to carry out the provisions of this section.