Wildland Fire Heavy Equipment Operator, EO2

Description

Duties

Responsibilities:

• Fire readiness, fuels mitigation, forest resiliency
• Operate dozers, excavators, transports both during fire suppression and non-emergency situations.
• Perform maintenance on heavy equipment, engines, chainsaws, and pumps.
• Assist with training both internal firefighters, along with external equipment operators for “blue card training”
• Occasionally participate on region and statewide committees. May assist with unit vehicle maintenance and assist with inventory of fire unit equipment.
• Basic understanding of Microsoft programs such as Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Possession of a Class A CDL.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Two-year minimum experience in operating dozers or excavators in a forested environment.
• Two-year minimum of documented experience operating Class A CDL rated transport equipment to include lowboy trailers, tilt bed trailers, tilt bed transport
  trucks, etc.
• Team Leadership – Actively takes steps to build cohesive and results oriented team.
Decisiveness
• - Makes timely decisions even when data is limited or when solutions may produce unpleasant consequences. Under emergency or ambiguous circumstances, can produce an effective action plan on a timely basis.
Tact and Diplomacy
• - Responds to difficult, stressful or sensitive interpersonal situations in a way that reduces or minimizes potential conflict and maintains good working relationships among internal and external customers.
• Commitment to fostering and supporting an environment that honors diversity, equity, inclusion, and environmental justice practices.
• Perform assigned duties in a manner consistent with applicable laws, regulations and public records retention and requests are followed.
• DNR Core Competencies:
  • Personal Accountability
  • Value Others
  • Compassionate Communication
  • Inspire Others
  • Commitment to Excellence

• Position’s assigned duty station is the Southeast Region office in Ellensburg. The majority (85%) of work is in the field on wildfires or forest resiliency projects, requiring the ability to traverse uneven terrain in all weather conditions.
• Day travel between wildfires, forest resiliency assignments and work center are frequent. Overnight travel for training and meetings may be required one to three times per a year.
• A valid unrestricted driver’s license and have two years of driving experience. This position requires driving as an essential function. Finalists and/or interview candidates will be asked to provide a driving record from all states in which they have held a license during the past three years.
• Must possess a Class “A” Commercial’s Driver’s License with tank vehicle endorsement to be able to drive equipment.
• Must pass the work capacity test at the level required for all NWCG qualified position.

• Three years minimum documented experience in operating dozers in a forested environment with wildland fire experience.
• Three years of documented experience operating excavators, skid steers and wood processing equipment in a forested environment.
• Three years minimum of documented experience operating Class A CDL rated transport equipment to include lowboy trailers, tilt bed trailers, tilt bed transport
  trucks, etc.
• PM-310-1 rated Heavy Equipment Boss (HEQB).
• Knowledge and/or experience of:
  • Burn permit regulations
  • Fire regulatory and enforcement
  • Forest fire prevention
  • Fire investigation
  • Good writing and verbal communication skills
  • General forestry
  • Successful completion of S-236

Supplemental Information

Application Requirements:

• Apply online: at www.careers.wa.gov (Click on the APPLY button above).
• Letter of interest: describing your specific qualifications to the position and position required, desired, and special requirements.
• Resume: that details your experience and qualifications.
• References: at least three professional references with current telephone numbers– you may attach a document, use the References text field in the online application, or include it with your resume.
• Important: Do not attach any documents that include photos or private information (social security number, year of birth, etc.).
• Complete all supplemental questions.
• Candidates who move forward in the recruitment process may be contacted via email at info@governmentjobs.com with interview information/scheduling instructions. Please monitor the email listed in your application materials and check your junk email folder to ensure you receive those communications.

• Safety and Well-Being —Our top priority is the safety of the public and our employees.
• Public Service —We value and respect the public we serve, and we value and respect the people of the Department of Natural Resources who step up to serve.
• Innovation and Creative Problem-Solving — We solve our state’s most pressing challenges through innovative thinking, dedication, and bold and creative vision.
• Leadership and Teamwork —We are committed to building leaders at all levels and building teams for success.

• Commitment to organizational health and wellness
• Work/life balance
• DNR Employee Resource Groups (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Council, Women’s Employee Resource Group, Veterans Employee Resource Group, etc.)
• Statewide Employee Business Resource Groups, visit here to learn more
• Leadership that empowers and supports employees
• Professional development opportunities
• Educational and career development aid
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligibility
• Opportunities to participate in wildland fire suppression assignments
• A comprehensive benefits package that includes employer contributions toward health insurance, paid holidays, retirement plans, sick leave, and vacation days. Visit http://careers.wa.gov/benefits.html for more information.