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.