Fire & Aviation Operations Technician — Telework Eligible

ForestryWorks; Cambridge (MN); On-site; USD 43,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Natural Resources in Cambridge, MN is seeking a Fire and Aviation Technician to support Division of Forestry fire aviation and training tasks across statewide and Area levels. You will help with helicopter operations, pre-suppression and suppression, and lead teams in fire activities.

Travel is intermittent to statewide missions; telework may be considered part-time; regular reporting to the primary work location is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with statewide helicopter operations, fire training, pre-suppression and suppression activities to promote safety, efficiency and effectiveness.
• Implement pre-suppression tasks at the Area administrative level so that the Area is prepared for routine fire suppression operations.
• Suppress wildfires at the statewide and Area administrative level so that losses to human life, property, and natural resources are minimized.
• Lead helicopter modules and other fire personnel in fire suppression, training, and pre-suppression activities.
• Coordinate and conduct natural resource management activities such as aerial application.
• Conduct silviculture activities and maintenance of roads/trails.

Job description

The Department of Natural Resources in Cambridge, MN is seeking a Fire and Aviation Technician to support Division of Forestry fire aviation and training tasks across statewide and Area levels. You will help with helicopter operations, pre-suppression and suppression, and lead teams in fire activities.

Travel is intermittent to statewide missions; telework may be considered part-time; regular reporting to the primary work location is required.