Forestry Tech WC
About The Position
Crewmember on a fuels/suppression wildland crew conducting fuel reduction projects and responding to wildland fires in Santa Fe County or to wildland fire assignments through the Resource Mobilization Plan (RMP) lasting for up to 18 days. This role involves performing fuel reduction on Santa Fe County Open Space using a variety of hand and power tools, operating 4x4 vehicles, chippers, and other heavy equipment. The position also includes responding to wildland fires, potentially traveling for up to 18 days, operating GPS data collectors, and participating in prevention projects with homeowners and communities in the wildland urban interface. The crewmember will attend training, perform maintenance on equipment, and may participate in prescribed fires or support fire, rescue, and emergency medical services.
Requirements
- High school diploma, GED or Bronze level ACT WorkKeys National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC).
- Must be a qualified, or obtain within two months of hire, FFT2 under the National Wildland Coordinating Group (NWCG).
- Must pass annual wildland firefighter red card physical agility requirements.
- Ability to operate chainsaws, chippers, hand tools, 4x4 vehicles.
- Ability to follow written and oral instructions and to establish and maintain effective working relationship with associates and the general public.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in wildland hazard fuel reduction preferred.
Responsibilities
- Conduct fuel reduction projects on Santa Fe County Open Space using a variety of hand and power tools.
- Operate a variety of 4x4 vehicles, chippers, and other heavy equipment for wildland hazard fuel reduction projects.
- Respond to wildland fires as a crewmember on an engine or hand crew.
- Travel for up to 18 days on a wildland fire assignment through the Resource Mobilization Plan.
- Operate GPS data collectors to map project areas for tracking and monitoring.
- Participate in prevention projects with homeowners and communities in the wildland urban interface.
- Attend training.
- Perform regular preventative maintenance on chainsaws, hand tools, and perform safety inspections on all vehicles and equipment.
- Participate on prescribed fire in or around the county.
- Support fire, rescue and emergency medical services in or around the County.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
