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Job ID: 26919
Agency: Department of Public Safety - Wildland Fire
Location: Rapid City, SD
Salary: $20.06 per hour, depending on experience
Pay Grade: GF
Closing Date: 05/14/2024
This is a full-time position with the Department of Public Safety. For more information on the Department of Public Safety, please visit https://dps.sd.gov/.
The Wildland Firefighter is the first-level worker and serves on a hand crew performing wildfire suppression and fuels reduction duties. The Wildland Firefighter may respond to wildland fires and to other emergencies, both locally and nationally, and provide Emergency Response to Wildland Fire and All-Hazard Incidents.
Establish and maintain the physical fitness standard necessary to effectively perform hard physical labor for extended periods under adverse climate, fuel, and terrain conditions. Respond to wildfire and all-hazardous incidents such as floods, winter storms, hurricanes, tornadoes.
This position works on wildfires and is exposed to burns, smoke inhalation, heat exhaustion, and extensive hard labor. This position also works in emergency situations and may be exposed to uncertain conditions, bad weather, hazardous materials, etc.; works on fuels reduction projects requiring the use of power and hand tools which have an element of risk, hard labor, and exposure to falling trees; and works in rough terrain and adverse weather conditions. Works in all types of weather and on all types of terrain, and is exposed to hazards and strenuous work activity while fighting fires. Also works in a typical office environment.
Must live within one hour of the Rapid City Crew Office.
Refer to SD Wildland Recruitment Video Link for details- https://youtu.be/5lsmBmPP7-k?si=G62UNgbD1ffC5RRF.
Information about the Rapid City Area:
Rapid City, at an elevation of 3,200 feet, lies along the eastern edge of the Black Hills. It is the major population and retail center for the region. Rapid City has a population of over 70,000 and is a rapidly growing and vibrant community. This modern city offers a Regional Hospital, the Regional Eye Clinic, Neurology Center and Cancer Center, 27 parks with many connected by a 20 mile city bike path, Ellsworth Air Force Base, the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, National American University, scores of local and national chain restaurants, 90 churches, two public high schools, four public middle schools, 17 public elementary schools, 2 private school systems K-12, and several shopping malls.
Rapid City, bisected by Interstate I-90, serves as the hub for dozens of tourist destinations in the Black Hills and is a popular stopping point for visitors passing through on their way to Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming and Montana. Three major airlines serve the Rapid City Regional Airport.
The climate is great – sunny, low humidity, with summer daytime highs in the 80’s and winter daytime highs in the 30’s. Rainfall averages 17 inches per year and snowfall 32 inches. Five National Park system destinations are adjacent to or within 50 miles of the Black Hills National Forest. These include Mount Rushmore National Monument, Wind Cave National Park, Jewel Cave National Monument, Badlands National Park, and Devils Tower National Monument. In addition, the nation’s second largest state park, Custer State Park, is in the southeastern Black Hills area.
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Licenses and Certifications:
Applicants must have a valid driver license and must be able to pass the NWCG Arduous Work Capacity Test.
List of preferred education:
The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
Qualifications as Type 1 Firefighter, Type 5 Incident Commander, and Type 3 Faller are preferred.
At least two seasons of wildland fire experience, at least one season of wildland fire experience on a hand crew, and experience performing fuels mitigation/reduction projects will be beneficial.
NWCG qualifications: FFT2,FAL3
Effective communicator both orally and written.
Highly motivated and can work independently.
Passion for development of future leaders.
Knowledge of:
Ability to:
This position is eligible for Veterans’ Preference per ARSD 55:10:02:08.
Successful applicant(s) will be required to undergo a background investigation. An arrest/conviction record will not necessarily bar employment. Offers of employment are conditional upon successful completion of a drug screening.
Other required documents: Current Fire Training and Qualification Master Record, Current Incident Qualification Card (red card)
NCRC: If you possess a National Career Readiness Certificate, please submit the certificate with your application. For more information on how to acquire a National Career Readiness Certificate contact a South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation Job Service Office. A certificate is not necessary to be considered.
The State of South Dakota does not sponsor work visas for new or existing employees. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete an Employment Eligibility Verification, Form I-9. The State of South Dakota as an employer will be using E-Verify to complete employment eligibility verification upon hire.
The State of South Dakota offers employer paid health insurance plus eleven paid holidays, generous vacation and sick leave accrual, dental, vision, and other insurance options, and retirement benefits. You can view our benefits information at https://bhr.sd.gov/job-seekers/work-for-state-government/. This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.
Must apply online: https://sodakprod-lm01.cloud.infor.com:1443/lmghr/xmlhttp/shorturl.do?key=PNK
You must apply online, emailed resumes or submissions will not be accepted.
South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources
Telephone: 605.773.3148 Email: careers@state.sd.us
http://bhr.sd.gov/workforus
"An Equal Opportunity Employer"
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03/31/2023
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The following is the career advancement route for Wildland Firefighter positions, which can be used as a reference in future career path planning. As a Wildland Firefighter, it can be promoted into senior positions as a Fire Inspector that are expected to handle more key tasks, people in this role will get a higher salary paid than an ordinary Wildland Firefighter. You can explore the career advancement for a Wildland Firefighter below and select your interested title to get hiring information.