Emergency Services Operator

Douglas County, CO•Castle Rock, CO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This is an entry-level position within the Emergency Services Unit (ESU) of the Office of Emergency Management (OEM). The incumbent works in the field to prevent, mitigate and respond to emergencies. This position requires flying in helicopters in support of emergencies and for training purposes.

Requirements

High school graduate or GED.
2 years of experience in wildland firefighting or related field is required.
Must be qualified as NWCG Firefighter Type 2 and Faller 3.
If not already qualified as NWCG Helicopter Crewmember (HECM), must successfully attain HECM qualification within three years of hire date.
Willingness and ability to fly in helicopters during emergencies.
Ability to obtain and maintain a valid Colorado driver’s license during employment at DCSO.
Ability to maintain arduous NWCG Qualifications as required.
Ability to successfully pass training requirements for Limited Commission status as required by the Sheriff.
Knowledge of the National Incident Management System, fire suppression and EMS operations and procedures.
Prior wildland firefighting experience on the fireline is a mandatory requirement.
Knowledge of Colorado statutes related to the Sheriff’s Fire Warden responsibilities and ordinances pertinent to Limited Commission enforcement responsibilities.
Ability to work outdoors in adverse conditions for extended periods of time.
Ability to perform under stress and perform physical demands consistent with all essential job functions, such as lifting 40lbs from a standing position and walking up a steep grade at high elevations for 30 minutes.
Vision correctable to 20/20.
Able to pass qualifying exams and background checks.
Willingness to work on-call on a rotating basis as required, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. 365 days a year.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in forestry, fire management, natural resource management, biological sciences, agriculture or closely related field is preferred.
Experience operating as an NWCG Helicopter Crewmember (HECM) is also preferred.
Preferred NWCG qualifications include: TFLD, STLD, CRWB, ENGB, HEQB, FELB, ICT4, FAL1, HMGB and HECM.

Responsibilities

Respond on-scene to wildland fires and other emergencies.
Operate as a Helitack Crew Member and respond to wildfires by flying in helicopters, coordinating air-to-ground fire suppression operations, and supporting logistical missions.
Under supervision of a Senior Operator, implement time-sensitive decisions with limited information that may have life and death consequences regarding firefighter and public safety.
Engage in fighting wildland fires and other disasters and fill incident command positions as qualified and needed during initial attack and extended attack incidents.
Assist Senior Operators in coordinating and implementing hazardous fuels reduction projects utilizing specialized and heavy equipment to mitigate damage from wildland fires.
Ensure quality and compliance of incident reports, timesheets, leave requests, injury reports, and such other departmental forms as needed.
Achieve and maintain certifications and training as required by the Sheriff for Limited Commission status and enforce criminal ordinance violations within the scope of authority as determined by the Sheriff.
Within the scope of authority determined by the Sheriff, respond to calls for service and utilize independent discretion in determining appropriate courses of action regarding criminal or potentially criminal violations of appropriate ordinances and statutes.
Assist Senior Operators in delivering public presentations on emergency services topics.
Assist Senior Operators in delivering wildland fire suppression training courses and certification tests to DCSO and Douglas County staff and other agency personnel.
Attend training courses, meetings and conferences to stay current on best practices and state of the art equipment, strategies and tactics.
Other duties as assigned.