Senior Fuels Technician III – Field Data & Planning

Confederated Tribes and Bands of the Yakama Nation

Washington (District of Columbia)

On-site

USD 22,000 - 29,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Job summary

Confederated Tribes and Bands of the Yakama Nation seeks a Fuels Technician II to support the Fuels Management Program under the Department of Natural Resources. The role involves planning, directing, implementing, and monitoring fuels projects to protect and restore Yakama natural resources.

The incumbent will perform HFR layout, contract monitoring, data collection, GIS mapping, and participate in training and wildfire readiness.

Qualifications

Two years of Forestry or Fuels Technician II experience.
Three years of wildland firefighting experience.
Pass the National Wildfire Coordinating Group fitness test for arduous work level; FFT1 and qualified as a Single Resource boss or trainee.
Pass S-230 (Single resource) and S-290 (Advanced fire weather).
Must possess a valid Washington State Driver's License with the ability to obtain a Yakama Nation Driving permit.
Required to pass a pre-employment drug test.

Responsibilities

Assist Fuels Manager in planning, directing, implementing, and monitoring fuels management activities.
Perform Hazardous Fuels Reduction (HFR) treatment layout with GPS/IPAD/Avenza for mapping.
Administer and monitor HFR contract work and data collection.
Coordinate field activities with BIA Forestry and tribal programs; GIS mapping and data collection.
Lead administrative work on contracts including layout, implementation, and post monitoring.