Fire Seasonal Wildland Firefighter 1 - Kalispell

State of Montana • Kalispell, MT

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About The Position

Each year, DNRC seeks hundreds of dedicated individuals to help protect Montana wildlands from wildfire. These seasonal, temporary firefighting jobs are offered statewide throughout DNRC Units. Employment is generally 3-6 months with work beginning as early as May and ending in late September with the potential to begin as early as April and run as late as October depending on fire activity. We provide training, safety clothing, and protective gear. You bring enthusiasm and the ability to perform courageous outdoor work safely, productively, and responsibly. Applications are accepted each year beginning in January. Don’t be alarmed if you don’t hear from us right away – it can be into spring before we start contacting applicants for interviews. Feel free to reach out to the contact listed on the recruitment announcement with questions you may have. These seasonal positions will be open until filled with our first review of applications starting mid to late February. Applications will be reviewed every two weeks until filled. Click this link for frequently asked questions regarding this position: Become a Wildland Firefighter We offer competitive pay with opportunities for growth and additional compensation. As a DNRC Firefighter you are eligible for added assignment pay of 10%25 in addition to your regular hourly rate for employees assigned to and supporting authorized emergency work. OUR MISSION: Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation's mission is to help ensure that Montana's land and water resources provide benefits for present and future generations. The DNRC believes employees are their most important asset. The DNRC empowers employees to exercise professional judgment in carrying out their duties. Employees are provided with the training and tools necessary to achieve the mission. Both team effort and individual employee expertise are supported and sustained. Not only can you gain great experience and build great friendships, DNRC can also offer great career paths for the future! Please apply through the State of Montana website (statecareers.mt.gov)

Requirements

• Graduation from high school or equivalent. Education will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis if the applicant has not yet graduated high school.
• 18 years of age at time of hire
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Upon hire: Must complete a physical performance test known as the “Pack Test” which requires you to carry a 45-pound pack the distance of 3 miles in not more than 45 minutes.
• Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States.
• A valid driver's license is required with less than 12 conviction points in the most recently completed 36 months.

Responsibilities

• Firefighters respond to and suppress a full range of difficulty and complexity of fires.
• They utilize a variety of specialized tools, equipment, and techniques while actively suppressing wildfires, such as a Pulaski, shovel, ax, and chainsaw to control the spread of wildfire.
• They perform fire line activities such as line construction, lopping and scattering of fuels using hand tools and holding, patrolling, monitoring, and mop-up operations.
• This also includes moving dirt, chopping brush, and small trees, etc. to construct fire lines.
• Duties also include use of backpack water pumps; operation of drip torches; location and suppression of spot fires; laying out fire hose; locating fires with a map and compass; lay out “mop up” water systems; operating and maintaining motor vehicles up to one- and one-half tons and operating two-way radios.

Benefits

• As a DNRC Firefighter you are eligible for added assignment pay of 10%25 in addition to your regular hourly rate for employees assigned to and supporting authorized emergency work.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees