Forestry Tech WC

Santa Fe County • Santa Fe, NM

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Forestry Tech serves as a crewmember on a fuels and suppression wildland crew. The crew conducts fuel-reduction projects on Santa Fe County Open Space and responds to wildland fires in Santa Fe County or to assignments through the Resource Mobilization Plan (RMP), which may last up to 18 days. Work includes operating hand and power tools, 4x4 vehicles, chippers, and other heavy equipment; using GPS data collectors to map and monitor project areas; and performing equipment maintenance and safety inspections. The role may also support community wildfire-prevention projects, prescribed fires, and fire, rescue, and emergency medical services in or around the County.

Work takes place in an office setting and in the field, in varied weather conditions. Schedules may include evenings and extended hours. The position can involve strenuous physical exertion, emergency response, and exposure to hazards including heat, smoke, contagious diseases, blood-borne pathogens, moving machinery, unstable heights, extreme sunlight, toxic or caustic chemicals, and vibration. The selected candidate must pass a County-paid pre-employment physical, drug/alcohol screening, and criminal background screening, and must possess and maintain a valid New Mexico Class D driver’s license.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or Bronze-level ACT WorkKeys National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC).
• Must be qualified as an NWCG FFT2 or obtain that qualification within two months of hire.
• Must pass annual wildland firefighter red-card physical agility requirements.
• Must possess and maintain a valid New Mexico Class D driver’s license.
• Ability to operate chainsaws, chippers, hand tools, and 4x4 vehicles.
• Knowledge of wildfire suppression strategy and tactics, Firewise principles, and fuel-reduction procedures.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions and maintain effective working relationships with associates and the public.
• Must pass a County-paid pre-employment physical, drug/alcohol screening, and criminal background screening.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in wildland hazard fuel reduction is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform fuel-reduction work on Santa Fe County Open Space using hand and power tools.
• Operate 4x4 vehicles, chippers, and other heavy equipment needed for wildland hazard fuel-reduction projects.
• Respond to wildland fires as a crewmember on an engine or hand crew, including assignments through the Resource Mobilization Plan that may last up to 18 days.
• Operate GPS data collectors to map project areas for tracking and monitoring.
• May participate in wildfire-prevention projects with homeowners and communities in the wildland-urban interface.
• Attend training and conduct preventative maintenance on chainsaws and hand tools.
• Perform safety inspections on vehicles and equipment.
• May participate in prescribed fires in or around the County.
• May support fire, rescue, and emergency medical services in or around the County.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED