Engine Operator Senior (EM-33011)

Description

CLOSING DATE:          Open Until filled

POSITION:                   Engine Operator Senior

SALARY:                      $22.70 – $26.31 / hour DOE

REPORTS TO:             Operations Technician Senior

LOCATION:                  Mount Tolman Fire Center, San Poil District, Keller

Basic Functions:      This is the senior firefighter level position (Wildland Fire Engine Crewmember) in Fire Management. This is the final level in this series classification. Employees at this level serve as leaders/Engine Crew Boss of a (2-4) two to four-person engine crew. This position may be required to supervise up to 20 firefighters as the crew boss if one is not present. This position is expected to have advanced firefighting skills and leadership skills. This position may be required to act as an ICT 5. The work involves activities related to wildland fire suppression/management/control as a firefighter on an engine, helitack module, or hand crew. Other related duties might involve fire prevention, patrol, fuels management projects and repair of firefighting tools, equipment and facilities. Employees will also work as part of the Prescribed Burn Crew and will be required to assist other Fire Management staff with various work projects such as cutting and piling vegetation, operating ATVs, grass seeding, fencing and mowing.  The nature of work is characterized by the varied nature of assignments.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Training: 

• Requires a High School diploma or GED.
• Must have a minimum of 4 seasons work experience in fire suppression and fire management (each season includes the summer months June, July, August and September).
• Possession of, or the ability to obtain prior to hire, a valid State Driver’s License.  In addition, employee must be insurable under the Tribe’s licensing requirements.
• Must qualify for a U.S. Government Motor Vehicle Operator’s Identification Card.
• Must pass the required Arduous firefighter medical examination needed to take the arduous pack test, within 60 days of hire.
• Must take a Pack Test, and pass with an Arduous Rating within 60 days of hire.
• Must continuously meet the requirements for a National Interagency Fire Qualifications System (NIFQS) rating of firefighter.
• Must have completed the following classes S-131, S-133, S211, S-212, S-230, S231, S-290, SA-40, SA-41, L-280.
• Must be red card qualified as an FFT1.
• Must be red card qualified as an ICT5.
• Must be red card qualified as an ENGB.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Requires knowledge of fire behavior including causes of fire, influence of temperature, humidity, wind, topography, slope and fuel moisture conditions, and fuels in order to know where to attack the fire, build fire line and where to be positioned to manage a wildland fire.
• Knowledge of fire management techniques, methods, terminology, and conditions in order to provide instructions to crew members, accurately analyze complex fire circumstances, determine when additional forces may be needed, or determine when circumstances warrant withdrawal of crew to safe locations.
• Oral and written communication skills sufficient to effectively interact with people at all levels, internal and external to the organization, including the public.
• Detailed knowledge of the methods and procedures associated with wildland fire suppression and management to resolve a full range of irregular or problem situations when suppressing wildland fires. Knowledge of fire behavior, hazards, and accepted fire safety practices and procedures to prevent injury and loss of life.
• Specific technical firefighting knowledge such as, but not limited to, fire engine and pump operations, hand crew operations and/or helicopter operations to enable the incumbent to function in assigned capacities and to instruct or lead others in those duties if necessary.
• Ability to operate pumping mechanisms and determine proper hose lays for the most effectiveness in accomplishing the appropriate fire management activities.
• Knowledge of tactical methods and techniques for use of water and additives in controlling and mopping-up fires in order to efficiently and effectively accomplish operations where water is in short supply.
• Skills in use of hand tools such as Pulaski, shovel, and McLeod; and power tools including chainsaw and portable pumps to build fire line and control wildland fire and to perform other non-fire related duties engaged in firefighting and preparations for such assignments.
• Ability to operate four-wheel drive pickup trucks and fire engines.
• Ability to perform duties under stressful and adverse operation conditions, such as long work hours, heavy workloads, emergency situations, adverse working and environmental conditions.
• Some knowledge of agency and interagency qualifications, position task book requirements and certification standards.
• Knowledge of reporting requirements and procedures.
• Knowledge of GPS navigation.
• Knowledge of Map reading.
• Ability to layout lines delineated on a map to the correct location on the ground.

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:  Kabrina Desautel, HR Technician Senior, Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation, Human Resources Office, P.O. Box 150, Nespelem, WA 99155, (509) 634-2028 kabrina.desautel.hrs@colvilletribes.com

Salary : $23 - $26