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Wildland Firefighter/Forest Technician

Be physically and mentally prepared to safely perform general forestry projects, wildland fire suppression and other emergency services as an integral part of a team that will endure long hours in adverse conditions. Work can be performed anywhere in the United States. Key character traits for this position include alertness, teamwork, effectiveness, initiative, positive attitude, diligence, dependability, flexibility, reliability, and endurance.

Skill sets include technical skills, problem solving, customer service, and communication.

Primary duties and responsibilities include promoting and upholding Grayback Forestry's mission statement, company vision, and core values at all times; maintaining a safe, productive, and positive work environment; complying with all state and federal regulations; using power tools and hand tools; cutting, clearing, and piling brush and trees in a forest environment; extinguishing flames and embers to suppress forest fires using hand tools; constructing fire lines and igniting slash for controlled burns; setting up water tanks, pumps, and hoses to fight wildfire and prescribe burns; and other duties as assigned by supervisor.

This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

To become an entry level wildland firefighter, a basic firefighting course that meets the National Wildfire Coordinating Group standards is required. This class is comprised of the S-130, S-190, L-180, and Field Evaluation. There are two additional required online self-study courses that everyone needs to complete to become eligible to be a wildland firefighter. The IS-700 and I-100 courses are required by FEMA for all emergency response workers, including wildland firefighters. This Basic Firefighting Course can be obtained from any NWCG certified training provider or free of charge from Grayback Forestry but unpaid. Upon completion of course, you will receive a certificate as a firefighter 2 that will be recognized by other private companies, State and Federal agencies, allowing you to be eligible to work for any of them. California agencies may have additional requirements. In addition, individuals must pass an Agency required "Pack Test", which consists of completing a three-mile, controlled course walk within 45 minutes while carrying 45 pounds on your back. Grayback will administer and document pass or fail free of charge or you can take the test from any NWCG certified training provider.

Possess ability to perform hard manual labor on steep terrain, using chain saws and hand tools and to lift and carry 50 pounds or more. You may be required to walk ten miles or more per day. Working conditions include working in a crew (team) environment, outside in varying weather conditions. May be required to work in an environment where there are fumes, smoke, noise, chemicals, dirt, and dust. May be on duty 16 hours or more a day, including travel time from the base to work site and back. May involve extended time away from home and depending on the fire location, you may work 21 days straight before a day off. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. Equal Opportunity Employer: minority/female/disabled/veteran.