1 BLM Veterans Wildfire Mitigation Crew Job in Rapid, SD
City of Rapid City is Hiring a BLM Veterans Wildfire Mitigation Crew Near Rapid, SD
Description
The BLM Veterans Wildfire Mitigation Crew is a non-benefited position that is available for veterans to assist the City of Rapid City with wildfire preparedness in hazardous fuel removal. The intention of this program is to provide training to veterans who are recently transitioning from active duty back to civilian life.
- Preference is given to veterans who can provide a DD-214 and have finished active duty within the last five years prior to submitting an application.
Position Details
ABOUT OUR JOB
This position's purpose is to provide training in areas of firefighting, emergency preparedness, equipment operation, forestry, parks, and public education. This position will provide training to enhance the job skills and employment opportunities for qualified veterans. Funding for this position is provided by a grant from the Bureau of Land Management. The maximum number of hours an employee can work in a calendar year is 1,560. Employment is conditional upon the availability of BLM funds and the availability of current assignments.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Essential duties and responsibilities include the following, other duties may be assigned.
- Implements forest management plans through trimming, thinning, and removal of trees deemed to be a threat to the health of the urban forest
- Rid tree debris through either chipping or burning of slash piles
- Operates large skid steer loader, hydraulic cutting head, dump truck, pickups, utility vehicles, and hand and power tools such as chainsaws and hand shovels
- Makes minor repairs and adjustments to equipment to maintain safe operation
- Works as a team member to accomplish the end goal of the project
- Must be able to obtain S-130/190 wildland firefighting certification, and S212 Wildfire Chainsaws
Additional Information
ABOUT YOU
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the position's essential functions.
Education and/or Experience:
- High School diploma or general education degree (GED).
- Must be age 18 or older
- Must possess a valid Class C driver's license or have the ability to obtain it within 30 calendar days from the date of hire.
- Must possess and present a DD214 at the time of application to prove veteran's status.
Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; fumes or airborne particles; extreme cold; extreme heat, steep terrain, and high precarious places. The employee will be working in thick vegetation on uneven terrain. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Job Summary
Full Time
Utilities
$37k-51k (estimate)
01/25/2024
09/01/2024
rcgov.org
RAPID CITY, SD
200 - 500
1999
CHRIS APA
<$5M
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About City of Rapid City
Rapid City is located in the Black Hills of South Dakota and gets its name from Rapid Creek which flows through the City Greenway. Known as the Star of the West and the City of Presidents it is the county seat of Pennington County and the second largest City in South Dakota with a thriving community of nearly 70,000. Rapid City has more than 743 full time City employees.
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