Description:
Schedule: Operational shifts often consist of, but are not limited to, 8 hour days 5 days a week Usually Wednesday through Sunday or as needed according to fire assignments up to 16 hours a day for up to 14 to 21 days.
Dates: 04-29-2019 - 09-28-2019
Agency: United States Forest Service (USFS)
Location: St. George Utah
Overview:
Serves as a member of fire crew assigned to suppress a full range of wildland fires independently performing recurring fire suppression duties. Performs assignments as a wildland firefighter in developing a working knowledge of fire suppression and fuels management techniques, practices and terminology. This consists of fireline construction, use of pumps and engines, hose lays using appropriate nozzles and nozzle adjustments in the effective use of water and additives, working in and around aircraft such as helicopters, safety rules, and basic fire behavior. Searches out and extinguishes burning materials by moving dirt, applying water by hose or backpack pump, etc.
The work can be physically demanding, primarily performed in forest and desert environments with temperatures reaching near or above 100 degrees and reaching elevations above 11,000 feet. Risks include snake or insect bites and stings, exposure to excessive machinery noise, interaction with the public and managing conflict.
Position Responsibilities:
Chops brush, fells small trees, and moves dirt to construct fireline using various hand tools such as axes, shovels, Pulaski’s, McLeod’s, and may use power tools including chainsaws and portable pumps to control spreading of wildland fire and/or to prepare control lines prior to burning.
Patrols fireline to locate and extinguish embers, flare-ups, and hotspot fires that may threaten developed firelines.
Cleans, reconditions, and stores fire tools and equipment.
Qualifications:
Each employee is required to pass the pack test. The pack test is a 3 mile walk on flat ground, carrying 45 pounds, in 45 minutes or less. Successful completion of the pack test is a condition of employment.
Good communication and interpersonal skills
Good work ethic
Application Instructions:
- Go to https://go.suu.edu/iic
- Click on “Apply Today”
- Fill in online application
- Attach all other requested documents
- Send to appropriate hiring manager