Wildland Firefighter 2 - Senior Engine Boss

Minimum Qualifications (Education and Experience):

This position requires a high school diploma and a minimum of fire (3) years of progressive experience including fireline leadership, Incident Command System (ICS) training and related fire program experience.  Requires the ability to attain Incident Commander Type 4 position upon hire.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

The position requires skill in the use and operation of tools, equipment and vehicles used in wildland fire control, forest management activities and field operations.  Requires a thorough knowledge of a variety of computer software applications including; word processing, spreadsheets, databases and Geographic Information Systems (GIS).

This position will require annual completion of an arduous Wildland Fire Work Capacity Test which includes walking three miles over level ground, with a 45lb. pack in no more than 45 minutes.

Essential functions occur in both office and field settings.  Field work involves exposure to varying weather conditions, terrain, and road conditions; travel in mountainous terrain by vehicle or on foot; and arduous amounts of walking up and down hills.  Wildland fire-suppression oversight involves exposure to smoke, dust, and related fire hazards and low-level flight in light helicopters over mountainous terrain.  Overnight travel and staying onsite is required.

SPECIAL INFORMATION: Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States. A valid driver's license is required with less than 12 conviction points in the most recent completed 36 months.

ELIGIBILITY TO WORK: In accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act, the person selected must produce within three days of hire documents that show authorization to work in the United States. Examples of such documentation include a birth certificate or Social Security card along with a driver’s license or other picture I.D., or a U.S. passport, or a "green card"