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Wildland Firefighter

1 month ago

Kingman AZ, United States Bureau of Land Management Full time
Job Summary

The Bureau of Land Management is seeking a Wildland Firefighter to join their team. As a Wildland Firefighter, you will be responsible for performing a variety of tasks related to wildland fire suppression and prevention. This includes developing a working knowledge of fire suppression and fuels management techniques, practices, and terminology.

Responsibilities

Develop a working knowledge of fire suppression and fuels management techniques, practices, and terminology.
Assist in more specialized assignments such as backfire and burnout, mobile and stationary engine attack.
Perform assignments such as tree felling, backfire, and burnout operations.
Utilize a variety of specialized tools, equipment, and techniques while actively managing wildfires.
May be required to operate light vehicles and 4X4s.

Requirements

Must meet at least one of the following: 1) Six months of general work experience, 2) One year of education or training above high school related to the work of the position, or 3) A combination of education and general work experience.
Must be able to pass an initial pre-employment physical examination and must be able to pass the work capacity fitness test.
Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and be able to adapt to changing situations.
Must be able to work in a team environment and be able to communicate effectively with others.

Working Conditions

Work will be performed in a variety of environments, including forest, range, and desert environments.
Work will be performed in steep terrain where surfaces may be extremely uneven, rocky, covered with thick tangled vegetation, smoky conditions, etc.
Temperatures commonly exceed 100 degrees F and may fall below freezing.
Risks include smoke inhalation, fire entrapment, snake or insect bites and stings, exposure to excessive machinery noise, and falling and rolling material.

Benefits

The Bureau of Land Management offers a variety of benefits to its employees, including annual and sick leave, paid federal holidays, Sunday, holiday, shift differential and/or hazard pay, and participation in the Federal Employees Health Benefit (FEHB) program.