Seasonal Wildland Firefighter — Remote Locations

National Park Service; Bridgeport (CA); Presencial; USD 48 000 - 68 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

National Park Service is seeking personnel to support wildland firefighting and fuels management activities within federal parks. The role focuses on fireline construction, equipment operation, and safety practices essential for protecting public resources and natural areas.

Responsibilities include assisting with hose lays, pump and engine use, and clearing fuels while maintaining equipment and contributing to related park management tasks.

Qualificações

• GW-03: 6 months of general work experience related to wildland firefighting or related training may qualify you.
• Experience in farm/ranch labor or general outdoor work is considered relevant.
• Volunteering in parks or community services can count toward qualifications.
• Medical and physical requirements including WCT may be required for arduous duty wildland firefighting.

Responsabilidades

• Develop knowledge of fuels management and fire suppression methods such as fireline construction and hose lays.
• Operate pumps and engines and manage hand tools used in line construction and control of fires.
• Search and extinguish burning materials and protect developed firelines.
• Move dirt and chop brush to build firelines using tools like Pulaski, McLeod, and chainsaw.
• Patrol the line to locate sparks and hot spots, suppressing flareups.
• Prepare and maintain fire tools and equipment and assist with related resource management tasks.

Conhecimentos

Wildland firefighting

Fireline construction

Equipment operation

Safety rules

Ferramentas

Pumps & engines

Pulaski

McLeod

Chainsaw

Descrição da oferta de emprego

National Park Service is seeking personnel to support wildland firefighting and fuels management activities within federal parks. The role focuses on fireline construction, equipment operation, and safety practices essential for protecting public resources and natural areas.

Responsibilities include assisting with hose lays, pump and engine use, and clearing fuels while maintaining equipment and contributing to related park management tasks.