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State of Wyoming ATTP99-2024-00790-Seasonal Helicopter Crewmember-Glenrock in United States
ATTP99-2024-00790-Seasonal Helicopter Crewmember-Glenrock
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ATTP99-2024-00790-Seasonal Helicopter Crewmember-Glenrock
Salary
$17.00 - $22.00 Hourly
Location
Glenrock, WY
Job Type
Temporary Full-time
Job Number
2024-00790
Department
Office of State Lands & Investments
Division
Office of State Lands & Investments
Opening Date
05/06/2024
Closing Date
Continuous
Description
Benefits
Questions
Description and Functions
Open Until Filled
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
The Office of State Lands and Investments, Wyoming State Forestry Division (WSFD) seeks a Seasonal Helicopter Crewmember to serve as a member of a wildland fire fighting crew that provides wildland fire suppression, management, and control. The Helitack Firefighter is primarily transported by helicopter and is responsible for performing pre-suppression, fire prevention, and wildland fire suppression activities for WSFD.
Human Resource Contact: Ryan Scheer / 307-777-8570 / ryan.scheer2@wyo.gov
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function which may be performed at the job level.
Performs wildland fire duties, including hand-line construction, water handling, general and aerial suppression support, prevention activities, equipment inspections, and training.
Performs Helicopter Crewmember (HECM) duties, including Initial Attack and Helibase support.
Maintains accurate maintenance record books for support vehicles.
Ensures accurate time and Fire Activity Reporting, mid-month, and end of the month as requested by supervisor.
Performs project work both on and off duty station, including but not limited to fuel reduction, timber stand improvement, and pile burning.
Performs general facility and compound duties.
Qualifications
PREFERENCES/**AGENCY REQUIREMENTS:
Preference may be given to candidates with at least one season of experience on a wildland firefighting crew.
**A Helicopter crew member must meet the firefighter's physical fitness qualifications at level III Arduous and must possess a current Red Card certification as a Helicopter Crewmember (HECM) or Helicopter Crewmember - Trainee (HECM-T) per NWCG 310-1.
KNOWLEDGE:
Knowledge of complex wildland firefighting techniques, fire equipment, fire behavior, fuel models, and the Incident Command System.
Skills in written and oral communications and interpersonal relationships.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
None - See "Preferences"
Necessary Special Requirements
PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:
Many of the duties performed require considerable physical exertion, working outdoors in all terrain and weather conditions, working long hours, and extended periods of time away from home.
Duties include, but may not be limited to, the ability to carry up to 45 pounds, run, bend, twist, walk, and/or climb. A work capacity test or "pack" test that measures the physical fitness of candidates is administered as part of the selection process. Candidates are required to pass at the "Arduous" level for a firefighter crewmember or natural resource worker position.
NOTES:
FLSA: Non-Exempt
The employment period is from approximately May to October 2024, but may be extended to support the agency's mission.
This is a seasonal, hourly position.
Housing is furnished at the Duncan Ranch Helibase.
Additional benefits may be available depending on the length of the season.
Supplemental Information
060-Office of State Lands and Investments - Forestry Division
Wyoming State Forestry Division website: wsfd.wyo.gov/
Clickhere (https://ai.wyo.gov/divisions/human-resources/consultative-services/compensation/pay-tables-salary-averages) to view the State of Wyoming Classification and Pay Structure.
URL:http://agency.governmentjobs.com/wyoming/default.cfm
The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.
Class Specifications are subject to change, please refer to the A & I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version.
Non Benefit Position
