Job Summary:
Chloeta is hiring multiple Wildland Firefighters to fill positions at Melrose Air Force Range in Clovis, NM. The Wildland Firefighters will assist and augment US Air Force personnel with fire prevention, detection, deployment and fire suppression functions. These are permanent full time positions with benefits.
Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None

Job Classification: Permanent, full-time employee with benefits

Pay Range:

• Bi-weekly
• Non-exempt
• Compensation: $29.57 per hour

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Extinguishes fires in forest and rangeland areas in collaboration with crew members.
• Controls and contains wildfires using various strategies, such as digging ditches and coordinating aerial drops of fire suppressors.
• Creates a fire line by cutting down trees and clearing brush that could catch or spread fire.
• Collaborates with a team of firefighters to implement backfire or burnout operations.
• Creates landing spots for fire suppression helicopters.
• Establishes water supplies, connects hoses, and directs water toward and onto fires. Utilizes engines for running attack.
• Activates and controls water and chemical hoses and/or pumps.
• Uses tools such as shovels or engine or hand-driven pumps to extinguish flames and embers as needed to suppress fires.
• Through constant contact with fire dispatchers, advises when additional firefighters or supplies are needed and provides detailed information on status of operation.
• Searches for, rescues, and administers emergency first aid to victims of fire or other catastrophic events.
• Patrols and oversees burned areas after a fire to identify and extinguish hotspots that could reignite.
• Reviews and carefully analyzes weather and topographical data to predict fire behavior or risk areas.
• Drives and operates vehicles and equipment used in fighting fires.
• Wears appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Actively participates in ongoing training, seminars, conventions, and conferences to maintain knowledge of current firefighting practices.
• This description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the individual. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Thorough understanding of relevant equipment, tools, policies, procedures, and strategies used in firefighting.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to remain calm and exercise good judgment during hazardous fire-suppression activities.
• Ability to listen, understand, and respond quickly to directions.
• Works well with others, particularly in highly stressful situations.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma required.
• Must hold all required training and qualifications of Firefighter Type 2 (FFT2) in accordance with National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG).
• Additional on-the-job training provided
• License verification, education, and certifications must be provided at the time of application and can be emailed to certification@chloeta.com.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to pass a physical exam and an NWCG Work Capacity Test - Arduous Level.
• Highly dangerous work with the possibility of extremely prolonged periods working in high heat, high-stress situations.
• Must possess the ability to perform high-intensity physical labor including the ability to carry, drag, climb, and crawl, often across uneven terrain.
• Must be able to lift at least 150 pounds at a time.
• May need to be on shift for days at a time with very little rest.
• Exposure to fire and smoke, and dangerous chemicals and poisonous gases.

Benefits: (Full Time Employees Only)
Eligible employees at Chloeta receive the following industry leading benefits:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Access to Teladoc
• Paid Annual Leave/PTO
• Paid Sick Leave
• 13 Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Safe Harbor
• Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Accident Critical or Hospital Focused Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Short and Long Term Disability

Pre-employment Requirements:
This position may be contingent upon passing a security clearance, criminal background check, drug screen, Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) review, education verification, employment verification, and/or credit check after acceptance of an offer and prior to beginning work, due to the nature of the services Chloeta provides and the responsibilities of this position.
Drug and Alcohol Testing:
To enforce Chloeta’s Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy, an employee or candidate could be subject to undergoing a drug screen and/or alcohnool testing at the beginning of employment, as well as after commencement of employment where there is reasonable suspicion of intoxication, or following an automobile or other accident, or as part of a company or facility-wide random drug screen process.

Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA):
Under the FCRA, Chloeta may request a credit check during the onboarding process. A written authorization form will be required before obtaining credit records.
Emergency Response:
Every Chloeta employee has regular and recurring emergency management responsibilities, though not every position requires routine deployment to disaster sites. All positions are subject to recall around the clock for emergency management operations, which may require irregular work hours, work at locations other than the official Duty Station, and may include duties other than those specified in the employee's official Position Description (PD). Travel requirements in support of emergency operations may be extensive in nature (weeks to months), with little advance notice, and may require employees to relocate to emergency sites with physically austere and operationally challenging conditions.
EEO Statement:
Chloeta provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
About Chloeta:
Chloeta is a Native American owned enterprise providing a diverse range of engineering, scientific and technical solutions to support military, energy, homeland security, emergency preparedness Healthcare, and critical infrastructure requirements.