Burn Crew Member

Pottawattamie County; Honey Creek (IA); In loco; USD 21.000 - 30.000; Part-time

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Pottawattamie County is seeking a day-hire worker to assist Natural Resource Technicians in managing county parks and properties, following Conservation Board policies and standard practices. The role supports prescribed burn activities and operates UTVs, trucks, and a range of maintenance tools.

Hours may include holidays, evenings, and weekends with headquarters at Hitchcock Nature Center. Strong teamwork, physical stamina, and a valid driver's license are required, and CPR/first aid

Competenze

• General knowledge of and/or ability to learn principles of conservation and natural resource preservation.
• Ability to learn safe operation of power tools and equipment used in maintenance tasks.
• Ability to perform strenuous physical labor.
• Flexibility to work holidays, evenings, and weekends as needed.
• Good public relations and time management.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and a good driving record.
• The incumbent cannot have been convicted of a felony in the past 2 years.
• CPR and basic first aid certification is preferred.

Mansioni

• Assist in management of county parks and properties as assigned.
• Implement prescribed burns as part of a crew, including ignition, suppression, mop up, monitoring, and fire break prep.
• Operate UTV, truck and trailer, fire suppression equipment, and hand tools.
• Operate small engine equipment including chainsaws, brush cutter, grass knives, leaf blowers, and mowers.
• Perform routine maintenance and repair to grounds, facilities, and equipment.
• Follow oral and written instructions and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors and the public.
• Be willing to become a certified wildland firefighter (S-130/190).

Conoscenze

Conservation knowledge

Wildlife management

Public relations

Teamwork

Physical fitness

Driver's license

Safety awareness

Strumenti

UTV operation

Truck and trailer

Fire suppression equipment

Chainsaws

Brush cutter

Grass knives

Leaf blowers

Mowers

Small engine equipment

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This position is responsible for assisting the Natural Resource Technicians with the management of assigned County parks and/or properties in accordance with Conservation Board policies, state laws, and standard conservation practices. Responsible for assisting in the implementation of all aspects of prescribed burns. This is a day hire as needed position.

Hours may include holidays, evenings, and weekends.

Headquarters based at Hitchcock Nature Center.

Pottawattamie County, Iowa, park and recreation areas:

• Arrowhead Park, Narrows River Park, Hitchcock Nature Center, Botna Bend Park, Old Town Park, Farm Creek Public Wildlife Area, Crescent Wildlife Area, Pheasants Forever Habitat Area, Wheeler Grove Conservation Area and other smaller areas and other duties as assigned.

Implementation of prescribed fire as part of a crew. Including ignition, suppression, mop up, monitoring, and fire break prep.

Operation of UTV, truck and trailer, fire suppression equipment, and hand tools.

Operation of small engine equipment including chainsaws, brush cutter, grass knives, leaf blowers, mowers.

• General knowledge of and/or ability to learn principles of conservation, wildlife, and fish management and natural resource preservation.
• General knowledge and/or ability to learn the safe operation and maintenance of both manual and power tools and equipment used in maintenance and repair tasks.
• General knowledge of routine maintenance and repair to equipment, grounds, and facilities.
• Ability to understand and follow both oral and written instructions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, fellow employees, various civic organizations, and the general public.
• General knowledge of and/or ability to learn plant identification (grasses, forbs, trees, and invasive species).
• General knowledge of and/or ability to learn proficiency with chainsaw operations, tree felling and safety.
• Ability to work in a variety of extreme environments (inclement weather, extreme temperatures, hazardous terrain, brambles, insects, full sun, etc.).
• Ability to perform strenuous physical labor for extended periods.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Be willing to become a certified wildland firefighter (S-130/190).
• Professionalism and good public relations are essential, as is time management.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and maintain it throughout the course of employment. Must have a good driving record.
• The incumbent cannot have been convicted of a felony in the past 2 years.
• CPR and basic first aid certification is preferred.