Minimum Qualifications

• Two months wildfire response experience or diploma / associates degree in natural resource management with an emphasis in wildland firefighting.
• National Wildland Coordinating Group (NWCG) Red Card qualified as Firefighter Type 2 (FFT2).
• National Wildland Coordinating Group (NWCG) Red Card qualified as Helicopter Crewmember (HECM).
• Knowledge of wildfire suppression including initial attack, fire behavior, fire control, mop up, and fire line safety sufficient to effectively suppress fires.
• Knowledge of helicopter operations and helicopter crewmember duties.
• Skills in safe and effective helicopter operations including cargo, passenger operations and initial attack.
• Knowledge of fire suppression equipment maintenance and operation sufficient to prepare and respond to wildfire suppression needs.
• Knowledge of state and local fire laws and regulations sufficient to report violations.
• Ability to understand and use information contained in the Forestry Administrative Area Fire Plan sufficient to prepare for and respond to wildfires.
• Communication skills sufficient to ensure accurate and effective transmission of information through internal and interagency communications for routine and crisis situations.
• Ability to recognize reportable events sufficient to meet Forestry fire reporting requirements.
• Ability to maintain and organize fire line equipment so that equipment is functioning and available when needed to suppress fires.
• Ability to use maps and GPS equipment sufficient to quickly locate fires and access routes by section, township, range, and latitude/longitude.
• Ability to operate helicopter equipment sufficient to carry out fire suppression activities in a safe and effective manner.
• Ability to coach and direct emergency firefighters to ensure effective and safe suppression and pre-suppression activities.
• Must have successfully completed the following training: Aviation Transportation of Hazardous Materials A-110, Firefighter Training S-130; Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior S-190, Introduction to Incident Command System I-100, Human Factors on the Fireline L-180, and Incident Management System and Introduction IS-700, Helicopter Crewmember S-271.

Preferred Qualifications

• National Wildland Coordinating Group (NWCG) Red Card qualified: Engine Boss (ENGB), Incident Commander Type 4 (ICT4), Tracked Vehicle Operator (TVOP) and/or Initial Attack Dozer Operator (DOZ1), Squad Boss (FFT1, Faller Class 2 (FAL2), Aircraft Base Radio Operator (ABRO), Deck Coordinator (DECK), Helicopter Manager (HMGB).
• Knowledge of helicopter safety and risk management.

Additional Requirements

This position requires an unrestricted Class D Drivers license with a clear driving record.

Applicants must have the ability to meet the physical requirements and work in the environmental conditions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodations.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

It is policy of the Department of Natural Resources that all candidates submit to a background check prior to employment. The background check may consist of the following components:

• Conflict of Interest Review
• Criminal History Check
• Education Verification
• Employment Reference / Records Check
• License / Certification Verification