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Forestry Technician
Found in: beBee jobs US - 2 weeks ago
Ignacio, Colorado, United States
Department Of The Interior
Full time
SummaryThis permanent full-time seasonal position is located with the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Southwest Region, Southern Ute Agency, Branch of Fire Management in Ignacio, Colorado; and will be filled from Standard PD Number: FDI0205
NOTE: This position is being re-advertised to solicit additional applications. Applicants who previously applied, need not reapply unless you are submitting updated and/or missing information
Duties
- Serves as a senior wildland firefighter on an engine module, handcrew or prescribed fire crew.
- Performs wildland fire suppression, management, and control.
- Performs as a chainsaw operator and chainsaw repair technician.
- Operates and maintains specialized tools and equipment.
- Performs all aspects of wildland and prescribed fire operations.
- Gathers fire weather data, fuel types, and fire behavior in response to wildland fire incidents.
- Participates in crew proficiency checks and drills, safety sessions, and fire critiques.