Wildland Firefighter II (4 Seasonal FT/Temp)

Hiring Preference: The Kalispel Tribe of Indians is an Equal opportunity employer. Consistent with federal law, the Kalispel Tribe of Indians applies Indian preference in employment. It is the policy of the Kalispel Tribe of Indians to give preference in hiring, promotions, and transfers into vacant positions to qualified applicants in the following order: 1) Kalispel Tribal Members; 2) Descendant or Spouse of an enrolled Kalispel Tribal Member; 3) enrolled members of other Indian Tribes; 4) all other applicants. At-Will Employment: Employment with the Kalispel Tribe of Indians is at-will and can be terminated with or without cause, and with or without notice, at any time, either at the option of the employee or the Kalispel Tribe of Indians. Drug Testing: The Kalispel Tribe of Indians is a drug free work place. All applicants are subject to drug testing at the time of hire and at unannounced times during employment. Background Investigation: All candidates and employees may be subject to a background investigation.

Summary of Functions                                                    

Assist in the plan and coordinates activities of a combination fire department, including fire prevention and suppression, emergency medical services, disaster planning, and hazardous material mitigation by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate supervisors.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Responds to Wildland Fire calls on the Kalispel Indian Reservation, Auto Aid and Mutual Aid jurisdictions.
• Mobe out on wildland fires with KTFD Wildland engine crews.
• Performs as a member of a fire crew assigned to suppress the full range of difficulty and complexity of fires.
• Moves dirt, chops brush, fells small trees, etc., to build fire line using hand tools such as axe, Pulaski, shovel and McLeod, and power saws to control spreading wildland fire.
• Patrols areas of controlled fire to “mop-up” by searching out and extinguishing any remaining burning material.
• Operates specialized fire suppression equipment such as portable pumps or drip torches.
• May be assigned to other resource management activities such as fuels, recreation, timber or reforestation when not performing fire suppression duties.
• Overnight travel will be required for fire suppression or fire related assignments.
• Must be available 24/7 for fire assignments during the fire season.
• Must be available for up to 21 days per fire assignment not counting travel days.

Additional Functions

• Additional duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

There are no supervisory responsibilities for this position. 

Qualifications 

• Basic knowledge of the Kalispel Tribe of Indians and the reservation.
• Knowledge of basic computer skills.
• Valid Driver License and be eligible for automobile insurance.
• ICS 100
• ICS 200
• NIMS 700
• NIMS 800
• S-130
• S-190
• S-130 (FFT1)
• Task Book Open (FFT1)

Certifications must be completed within first 2 weeks of hire.

Wildland Firefighter Physical Requirements

• Annual Pack test (3 miles, 45 pounds, 45 mins or less).
• Successfully pass the Comprehensive Health Screen for Wildland Firefighter at the arduous level.
• Must pass Physical Agility Test, Written Test, Assessment Lab, and Interview

Certificates, Licenses, Regulations

• Current Wildland Firefighter II (red card).
• Certified First Aid/ CPR.
• Washington State Boaters Safety card.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Position requires working on an engine crew, it is imperative that the WFF2 works well with others.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to smoke, moving mechanical parts, heat and dust.  The worker is frequently subject to outside environmental conditions and to wet and/or humid conditions.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Physical Demands

• This position is classed as an arduous fire position under the Interagency Wildfire Qualifications Standards.
• Required to achieve an arduous rating on the “Pack Test”, which requires you to walk 3 miles with a 45 pound pack in 45 minutes or less.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and climb on uneven terrain.  The employee must regularly lift and/ or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
• A firefighters physical will be required annually.

Disclaimer: Certain Licenses and Certification requirements can be obtained once hired.