Individual Placement - Big Bend National Park Wildland Fire Placement

Student Conservation Association

About The Position

The service opportunity entails engaging on wildfire and potentially all hazardous incidents. This includes training to becoming a qualified Type 2 firefighter per agency standards. Fighting fire will include various settings and crew types. Engines, Hand Crew, Helicopter Crew, and other related function may be a part of the “on the job training” daily activities. It will also include regular physical training and fitness activities. This service opportunity is a part of SCA’s National Direct Opportunity Youth Service Initiative (OYSI). OYSI is a partnership between SCA, AmeriCorps, and The Corps Network which engages youth ages 18–24 who are disconnected from school or work in hands-on conservation service that protect and restore public lands, waters, and recreation resources nationwide. The program provides job-skills training, support, and career pathways in environmental stewardship and infrastructure fields, while prioritizing placements for participants who meet opportunity-youth eligibility criteria

Requirements

Participants must be physically fit and capable of passing a work capacity pack test and engaging in strenuous outdoor work.
Prior experience with manual labor in difficult outdoor settings is strongly preferred.
Candidates need to be capable of remaining calm in stressful situations and ok being physically uncomfortable for extended periods of time.
An interest in pursuing a career in wildland fire is key.
Local applicants only.
Being a citizen, permanent resident, or national of the United States
Being at least 18 years or older
Having a high school diploma or equivalent or actively working to complete
Being willing to undergo National Service Criminal History Check after acceptance of position, including criminal background, sex offender and FBI checks.

Nice To Haves

First Aid/CPR certified
Fire Fighter 2 certified
Wilderness First Responder certified
S212 power saw certified

Responsibilities

Responding to wildfire incidents and/or all hazardous incidents
Preparedness and ready for incident response will be routine, including daily equipment checks, PT, and any other requirements
Extensive travel within the GACC and or National assignments will be frequent throughout the season
Assist park staff with general operations and visitor activities as needed
Support park-led events, programs, or maintenance tasks when requested
Provide occasional assistance with park fuels management or related resource projects.