JOB
Clackamas Fire District is the second largest fire district in the State of Oregon covering more than 300 square miles serviced from 25 fire stations. We have a multitude of career paths that a new wildland firefighter could take as the Wildland program continues to grow. Clackamas Fire District #1 is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We believe that a variety of backgrounds and experiences best serve our purpose - to protect and serve the residents, businesses, and visitors of Clackamas County. OverviewForestry Technician I / Entry - complete wildland firefighting activities included in preparedness, response, and mitigation/recovery of wildland fires and other natural and manmade disasters.Distinguishing FeaturesPosition at this level assists with the completion of the tasks outlined within the series concept. The work at this level is planned and facilitates the training needs of an entry-level Forestry Technician I. This is a full time, seasonal position, not to exceed 18 pay periods in a 12-month period.Salary and Compensation$18.00 hourly. Overtime at 1.5 times hourly rate ($27.00) for hours worked over 40 in a 7-day workweek (Monday-Sunday).
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Job DutiesDuties include preparing for, responding to, and recovering from wildland fires by;Using hand tools or power equipment by cutting, scraping, digging, and chopping or burning out to remove flammable materials. Participate in mop-up duties by scraping, digging, chopping, and applying water to remove heat. Operate and monitor firefighting vehicles in support of wildfire suppression. Complete pre-suppression/readiness duties such as road brushing, live-fire training, water hole location, and develop knowledge of firefighting equipment, protection district; roads, topography, and landowners. Participate in post-fire activities by identifying hazard trees, operating chainsaws, and brush removal equipment such as chippers, grinders, and masticators.Complete weather observations. Determine initial fire cause by protecting the origin, evidence collection, and witness identification, and determines the need for wildland fire investigators. Responsible for Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) suppression activities.May operate vehicles including cars, trucks, cache vans, ATVs, and fire engines. Operate fire engines, Type 6 (200 gallons) and larger (12,500-26,000 GVW). Complete safety inspections, submitting requests for maintenance, and maintain general upkeep to ensure all firefighting equipment is fire ready to support fire suppression activities.Assist in public outreach activities such as home shows, civic groups, fairs, and parades. Conducts fire patrol activities within the assigned geographic areas including contacts with recreationists and the public. Ensures proper posting of fire prevention signs and communicates general public education of fire prevention statutes and rules. Use portable and mobile radios.Complete landscape and fire effects repair activities such as mowing, weeding, pruning, spreading bark or rock using hand tools and power equipment. Complete building maintenance activities such as; minor repairs, roofing, painting, concrete work, and custodial duties. Responsible for vehicle maintenance activities such as fire readiness, daily safety inspections, fluid checks, wash and wax, fire engine inventories. Complete equipment maintenance by cleaning saws, pumps, and mowers; cleaning, inspecting, and sharpening hand tools such as Pulaski, shovel, and hazel hoe; cleaning and inspection of firefighting equipment such as hose and appliances. Complete vehicle inspection checklist.Participate in the coaching of experience-based ongoing fire training for engine/hand crew. Complete fire report forms from gathered info, preliminary investigation reports, vehicle logs, and shift tickets. Purchase needed materials for approved projects.Maintain positive relationships with landowners, cooperators, and the public.SkillsPerform physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.Provide information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, radio, in written form, e-mail, or in person.Observe, receive, and otherwise obtain information from all relevant sources.Monitor and review information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.Use hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes. (not including computers or vehicles).General Job informationFighting wildland fire is extremely demanding both physically and emotionally. Wildland firefighting consists of long and stressful days of arduous work. Crewmembers are expected to participate in all aspects of fire suppression while we are on a fire assignment. These include initial attack, extended attack, fire line construction, hose lay operations, firing operations, and mop-up. When not on a fire assignment the crew participates in daily physical training, fire training, and other project work.Additionally, the time commitment can be enormous, but the rewards are equally gratifying. Working upwards of 1000 to 1500 hours during the summer can be both satisfying and lucrative. It is important that applicants be able to commit to working these long hours for the duration of the Wildland fire season which typically lasts from late spring to early fall. If you are interested in obtaining a position you need to be a team player, self-motivated, self-disciplined, and a hard worker.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Application ChecklistCompleted electronic application including supplemental questions.Resume. Please make sure that your attached resume clearly meets the qualifications outlined above including dates of employment and comprehensive duties lists.Certifications and Documentation. Please read all supplemental questions carefully and attach all applicable documentation requested.QuestionsFor technical help with your login or online application issues, call 1-855-524-5627 from 6:30 am to 5:30 pm PST M-F by leaving a voicemail. It may take up to 24 hours to receive a response. If you do not receive a response after 24 hours, you can email Technical Support at support@governmentjobs.com.For questions about the job announcement or for application help, please email Matthew.Hernandez@clackamasfire.com, Patrick.Glenn@clackamasfire.com or Chris.Santos@clackamasfire.comClackamas Fire District #1 is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, age, race, color, religion, national origin, mental or physical disability, marital status or military service or any state of Oregon protected classifications. Clackamas Fire District #1 does not discriminate against any applicant or employee in hiring or in the terms, conditions, and privileges of employment based upon genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth, sexual orientation and gender identity, or related medical conditions. Clackamas Fire District #1 will make reasonable accommodations for qualified employees with physical or mental disabilities and for employee’s religious beliefs that conflict with a workplace rule or function. No application will be rejected as a result of a disability that, with reasonable accommodation, does not prevent performance of the essential job duties. For additional information, please visit: http://www.eeoc.gov/. Clackamas Fire District #1 is a drug-free workplace.Important Notes: The top candidates will be notified and requested to continue onto the following components: Online or in-person interview. (As applicants are needed)Conditional candidates will need to conduct and pass pre-employment physicals prior to employment start date. Background/pre employment physicals will be conducted. Offers of employment contingent on passing a drug screening.Criminal backgrounds will be reviewed on a case by case basis.Employee hire will be subject to successful completion of the work capacity test administered on first day of work. This consists of the individual walking 3 miles on level ground with a 45# weight vest/pack in 45 min or less. This is a pass/fail component. Work Start date is: as soon as practical. Seasonal duration tentatively April 1 - October 1