Community Risk Reduction Technician

SALARY: $20.00/hr.

GROUP: Unrepresented

DIVISION: Prevention

REPORTS TO: Division Chief Fire Marshal

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

CLASSIFICATION: Non-Management

STATUS: Seasonal

LOCATION: Fire Station #5

POSITION OVERVIEW

This grant funded, 40-hour workweek is a seasonal duration employment opportunity, which is expected to be active from April through August for the next 2 years. Actual start dates will be dependent on weather and other considerations.

This position will work under the general supervision of the Fire Marshal and coordination with the Community Risk Reduction Coordinator (CRRC). The Community Risk Reduction Technician (CRRT) will perform a variety of tasks in an overall effort to reduce hazardous fuel loads within the district. These duties include but are not limited to; conducting defensible space assessments, assist with the district's community risk reduction trailers and wood chipper programs, assist patrons with wildfire mitigation, and assist with maintain accurate records. Represent the district and promote mitigation efforts within the community; public education; and other related duties as assigned.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Responsibilities and duties may vary but the essential job duties will include the following:

• Recommends community risk reduction action plans for resolution of identified vulnerabilities;
• Maintains a complete record of public education activities.
• Assists in the Community Risk Reduction efforts of the District.
• Wildfire mitigation on properties. Includes tree and limb thinning, pruning and vegetation removal.
• Performs duties in accordance with KCFD1's work rules, performance management plans (PMP), SOG's and guidelines.
• Demonstrates professionalism and a positive attitude during public interaction that shows support for the District and the incorporated city and unincorporated areas of the County served by the District.
• Maintains harmonious work environment with coworkers through strong interpersonal skills; shows commitment to policies, goals and objectives of the District.
• Ability to maintain composure, work cooperatively and professionally, and think clearly under stressful situations involving the public, as well as co-workers.
• Promotes good public relations.
• Practices and maintains personal safety. Complies with safety requirements of the position and actively promotes safe work practices; safely operates a variety of vehicles and equipment.
• Assists the Fire Marshal and Community Risk Reduction Coordinator in other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to talk; hear; sit; stand; walk; use hands to operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and smell. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

This position can be physically demanding, requiring good health and physical condition to adequately perform job duties. Employee uses appropriate Personal Protection Equipment (PPE). The applicant must be able to be on their feet for extended periods of time and lift objects frequently up to 10 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds. This position will utilize chainsaws, weed eaters, thinning and pruning tools and equipment. He or she must have the ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; understand the community, organization, and operations of the District; work cooperatively with citizens, community groups, business interests, other District employees, and federal, state, and local agencies.

JOB CONDITIONS

The work schedule may be eight (8) hours per day, five (5) days per week, or ten (10) hours per day, four (4) days per week for a total of 40 hours. The Fire Marshal may authorize variations of the scheduled 40-hour work week. Occasional evening and weekend work is required for meetings or special projects. Overtime pay or compensatory leave is provided for all hours worked outside the normal 40-hour work week.

It is the attendance standards of the employer that all employees are present and on time each shift they are scheduled to work. Unauthorized full or partial absence during any scheduled shift, arriving late, or leaving early, for whatever reason, may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment. Time off may be approved if allowed by applicable policies covering illness, injury, or other personal emergency.

Job requires the use of office equipment including, but not limited to, computers with Microsoft Office, fire-based reporting and staffing programs and internet; tablets, telephones, cell phones, two-way radios, pagers, copy machines and fax machines.

This position requires use of KCFD1 vehicle.

The work environment may include indoor and outdoor stations, residential, commercial, and industrial settings, near moving machinery and traffic.

All types of weather conditions may be encountered, including temperature extremes, wet, dry, hot and below freezing weather, during day and night.

Noises levels from: quiet office setting to high levels.

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Ability to gather, organize, analyze, examine or evaluate data or information and prescribe action based on such data or information.
• Proficient in computer applications related to the work including Windows, Word, Outlook, Excel.
• Ability to take and edit photos and videos.
• Knowledge and experience of the techniques needed for dealing with a variety of individuals from various socio-economic, ethnic and cultural backgrounds, in person and over the telephone to communicate fire safety concepts.
• Knowledge of defensible space and wildfire mitigation.
• Knowledge and ability to use and maintain power and manual tools.
• Knowledge of plants and trees.
• Ability to prepare clear and concise reports, correspondence and other written materials and maintain accurate records and files;
• Ability to use initiative and independent judgment within general policy guidelines;
• Must have integrity in the performance of assigned tasks;
• Responds to citizens' questions and comments in a courteous and timely manner;
• Must have an attitude of cooperation and the ability to work well with others;
• Must have proven skills in organizational/time management, decision making, and problem solving;
• Must have the ability to manage multiple tasks and projects;
• Must have the ability to be adaptable/flexible, have a positive attitude, proactively engage with customers, employees and co-workers, and identify enhancement opportunities;
• Ability to collaborate and to effectively communicate and engage with others, ability to effectively resolve conflict, effectively deal with both internal and external customers, and work effectively within a team environment;
• Ability to use standard office equipment;
• Ability to use public address systems.

Shall maintain a current driver's license valid in the State of Oregon.

This position shall be responsible for any additional administrative or operational duties and such other duties as may be required by their supervisor.

TRAINING PERIOD

Training and new employee orientation is expected to take approximately 1-2 weeks for a fully qualified employee to become accustomed to the specialized fire service terminology, processes, driving a risk reduction trailer, and statistical data reporting systems unique to KCFD1. The required probationary period for a new employee does not apply to a seasonal position.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Consideration will be given to any combination of education and experience that would reflect meeting the qualifications and provide the ability to successfully perform the duties of the position. Equivalent or additional education, experience, and certifications from other states or agencies may be considered. Certifications and licenses must be maintained for the duration of employment.

Education

None

Certifications/licenses

Must possess a valid Oregon Driver's License

Other

Excellent customer service delivery. Computer experience including an emphasis in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Higher level of education

Certifications/licenses

ICS 100, 200, 700, 800 (not required)

Experience (preferred, but not required)

• One year of defensible space, fuels management, home hardening, and home ignition zone assessments.
• Knowledge of risks associated with living in the wildland urban interface
• Knowledge of wildfire behavior and fire prevention and fuel reduction strategies
• Other work experience, training and or knowledge related to risk reduction.

VETERANS PREFERENCE

Veterans' preference will be accorded as provided by Oregon Revised Statue (ORS 408.230). Under Oregon law, armed forces veterans who successfully complete the initial application screening and meet the minimum qualifications for the position will be awarded preference points. If you are a veteran and want to apply for preference points, submit a completed Klamath County Fire District 1 Veterans' Preference form, and the required documentation listed on the form. All documentation for Veteran's Preference must be received prior to the closing date of application. To obtain the form or for more information regarding Veteran's Preference, please contact Human Resources at twedemeyer@kcfd1.com or 541.885.2056 ext. 126.

Klamath County Fire District 1 reserves the right to extend the final filing date as necessary.

The provisions of this announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained in this announcement may be modified or revoked. Klamath County Fire District 1 is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of handicap status in the admission, access to, treatment, or employment for its programs, or activities, whether funded by the District or by grants. Women, persons with disabilities, and minorities are encouraged to apply.

ADA/EEO STATEMENT

In accordance with federal and state laws, Klamath County Fire District 1 (KCFD1) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, KCDF1 will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.