Crew Member EM-40273 (3 Positions)

Description

CLOSING DATE: March 7, 2025

POSITION: Crew Member 

SALARY: $20.00-$24.29

REPORTS TO: Crew Boss

LOCATION: Mount Tolman

Basic Functions:  This is a non-exempt position. Serves as a member of a crew of up to 20 people assigned to wildland urban interface and hazard fuel reduction fuels treatment projects.  Also participates in prescribed burning and wildland fire suppression activities. Crew work assignments normally involve the cutting of trees and brush, pruning limbs, piling or chipping slash and building fireline.  Employees search out and extinguish burning materials by moving dirt, applying water by hose and backpack pump.  Patrols and extinguish sparks, flare-ups and hotspot fires that may threaten firelines.  The crew will assist with prescribe burning by preparing units for burning, holding and supporting firelines during burning or participating in ignition operations during burning.  The crew will also participate in wildland fire prevention, patrol, suppression, mop up and rehab operations.  Various hand tools, such as shovels, Pulaski, McLeod, council rake and power tools including chainsaws, trimmers and pole pruners are often utilized to complete work assignments.  Maintains tools.  Other equipment utilized may include portable pumps, engines; hose lays using appropriate nozzles and nozzle adjustments.  Operates motor vehicles on unimproved roads and in off road situations.  May assist more experienced personnel in more specialized assignments such as backfire, burnout, mobile and stationary engine attach, construction of helispots, helitack operations and performing hover hookups.  The employee will develop a working knowledge of fire suppression and fuels management techniques and practices.  Through work experience the employee will learn about the effective use of water and additives, working in and around helicopters and air tankers, safety rules, basic fire behavior, fire and fuels terminology.  Participates in fire and safety training in the techniques, practices and methods of fire suppression and in the safe efficient operation and use of tools, equipment and vehicles used in project and fireline activities.  Participates in crew proficiency checks and drills.  Participates in safety sessions and fire critiques.  Ensures own and others’ safety in all aspects of assignments.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Training: 

• Must pass the required Arduous firefighter medical examination needed to take the arduous pack test.
• Must take a Pack Test, and pass with an Arduous Rating.
• Must continuously meet the requirements for a National Interagency Fire Qualifications System (NIFQS) rating of firefighter.
• Must be available to work as needed beyond a 40-hour workweek including weekend, holidays, and extended hours on weekdays.
• Must be able to perform moderate to heavy physical tasks in the outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Must have current basic fire training S-130:  Once hired must take S-190, L-180, I-100, I-700

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

• Basic knowledge of fire behavior, causes of fire, influence of local wind, slope, moisture and methods of extinguishing fire.
• Working knowledge of fire behavior, hazards, and accepted fire safety practices and procedures to prevent injury and loss of life.
• Basic knowledge of fire apparatus operation and pumping mechanisms to ensure equipment is operated in a safe and efficient manner.
• Skill in the use of hand tools such as axes, shovels, pulaskis, McLeods, and power tools including chainsaws, trimmers and pole pruners.
• Basic knowledge of fire terminology sufficient to communicate with other crewmembers.
• Ability to perform duties under stressful and adverse operating conditions, such as long work hours, heavy workloads, emergency situations, adverse working and environmental conditions.

Note: Pursuant to Tribal Policy, if this position is safety sensitive it is subject to pre-employment drug testing. In addition, this position is subject to reasonable suspicion and post-accident drug testing.

TRIBAL MEMBER AND INDIAN PREFERENCE WILL APPLY; PREFERENCE WILL ALSO BE GIVEN TO HONORABLY DISCHARGED VETERANS WHO ARE MINIMALLY QUALIFIED.

If required of this position, you must possess and maintain a valid Washington State driver’s license and be eligible for the Tribes’ Vehicle Insurance.  In addition, this position may be subject to pre-employment background clearances.  If applicable, these clearances must be maintained throughout employment.

INFORMATION: Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation, Human Resources Office, P. O. Box 150, Nespelem, WA  99155, Esmeralda.mosqueda.hrs@colvilletribes.com

Salary : $20 - $24