Forestry Technician (Entry Level Fire Suppression/Prevention) - Seasonal/Limited Duration

Starting Wage Range: $20.75/hr. - $26.42/hr.

Job Summary:

Contribute to the Natural Resources Division’s responsibility to provide wildland fire protection on Tribal and non-Tribal forest lands. Incumbent will provide entry level support in wildland fire suppression/management/control, as a wildland firefighter on an engine, or hand crew.

Essential Functions:

• Wildfire protection of all tribally managed forestlands is the primary function of this position.
• Assists the United States Wildfire Service (USWFS) with off reservation dispatch and assists with other disaster response as needed.

• Serves as a crewmember on an engine, or hand crew assigned to suppress a full range of wildland and prescribed fires, including protecting reservation, state, public and private lands.
• Performs assignments as a wildland firefighter in developing a working knowledge of fire suppression and fuels management techniques, practices and terminology. This consists of fire line 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.
• Performs prescribed burning crew duties in order to reduce fuel hazards and disease.
• Performs a variety of technical and skilled tasks under a forest management plan.
• Participates in fire and safety training in the techniques, practices and methods of fire suppression and in the safe, efficient operation and use of tools, equipment and vehicles used in fire line activities, with emphasis on those used in the particular function to which assigned.
• Participates in crew proficiency checks and drills. Participates in safety sessions and critiques.
• Ensures crew member and self-welfare and safety in all aspects of the assignments.
• Moves dirt, chops brush, and fells small trees to build fire-line using various hand tools to control spreading of fire and/or to prepare lines prior to controlled burning.
• Chops, carries, and piles logging slash.
• Searches out and extinguishes burning materials by moving dirt, applying water by hose or backpack pump.
• Patrols fire-line to locate and extinguish embers, flare-ups, and hot spots that may threaten developed fire lines.
• Strictly adheres to safety practices to include OSHA regulations and compliance with Interagency Incident Business Management Handbook, FY BIA Wildland Fire and Aviation Program Management and Operations Guide, Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde Employee
• Handbook and Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde Natural Resources Division Mobilization Plan.
• Operates a variety of power equipment, vehicles and hand tools for fire suppression
• Performs maintenance on chain saws, and other necessary firefighting tools.
• May serve as a chainsaw operator, if qualified.
• Other wildland fire related duties might involve fire prevention, patrol, detection, or prescribe fire.
• Performs a variety of other duties as assigned by supervisor. 

Education, Experience, and Licenses:

• Requires a High School diploma or GED. 

Driving Requirements:

• Employees may be required to drive for work-related purposes and must maintain a valid Oregon Driver’s License (ODL), meet company vehicle insurance requirements, and provide proof of personal vehicle insurance. 

Qualifications, Registrations, and Certifications:

• Must be at least 18 years old
• Must be CPR/First Aid certified or ability to obtain upon hire.
• Required to attend and pass Basic Fire School for firefighter training and attend an in person training week in Mid-June. This will prepare incumbent to prepare for Fire Fighter Type 2 (FFT2) certification.
• Ability to enroll and complete online fire training, Including NWCG courses S-130, S-190, L-180 and ICS-100 and ICS-700.
• Must pass the Department of Interior, annual Medical Standards certification program and may be subject to medical examination.
• Must pass the annual National Wildfire Coordinating Group national fitness test and will be subject to medical screening.
• Ability to be trained and certified as a Class “3”, “2” or “1” chainsaw operator.
• Requires excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must have the ability to work at times with minimal supervision.
• Knowledge of and sensitivity to Native American culture required.

Environmental Factors and Conditions/Physical Requirements:

• Continually requires the ability to work und