Forestry Aid

United States Forest Service • Bayfield, CO

449d • $35,381 - $35,381

About The Position

The Forestry Aid position is a temporary role within the USDA Forest Service, primarily focused on wildland fire management. The role involves working as a crewmember on a fire crew, where the individual will gain hands-on experience in fuels management and fire suppression techniques. This position is open to the public and encourages applicants who are graduates of fire certified programs.

Requirements

• Must be a US Citizen or US National.
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be Selective Service registered or exempt.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
• Must be willing to live/work in remote locations.
• Must pass the appropriate level of the Work Capacity Test for Wildland Firefighters.
• Must meet the Federal Wildland Firefighter Medical Standards for arduous duty wildland firefighting.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in wildland firefighting or related fields.
• Knowledge of fire suppression techniques and safety protocols.
• Ability to work in physically demanding environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop knowledge of fuels management and fire suppression techniques and practices such as fireline construction, use of pumps and engines, hose lays, foam and retardant.
• Work around aircraft, adhering to safety rules and understanding fire and fuels terminology.
• Search for and extinguish burning materials by moving dirt and applying water using hoses or backpack pumps.
• Build firelines by moving dirt, chopping brush, or felling small trees using hand tools and power saws.
• Chop, carry, and pile logging slash as part of fire management duties.
• Patrol firelines to locate and extinguish sparks, flareups, and hot spot fires that may threaten developed firelines.
• Clean, recondition, and store fire tools and equipment.
• Assist in other resource management activities such as recreation, timber, or reforestation when not engaged in fire suppression or fuels management duties.

Benefits

• Access to a comprehensive benefits package as a federal employee.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Support Activities for Agriculture and Forestry
• Education Level: High school or GED