Wildland Firefighter/Ranger (Clinch)

Georgia Department of Revenue•Homerville, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Georgia Forestry Commission is hiring a Wildland Firefighter/Ranger assigned to its Clinch County unit in Homerville, Georgia. The role supports the Commission’s work to conserve and protect Georgia’s forest resources through wildland fire suppression and prevention, forestry-related services, and all-hazard emergency response. Work includes operating firefighting equipment and vehicles, maintaining equipment and facilities, and responding to fires and other emergencies. The employee must live within or relocate to within 45 minutes of the assigned work location and participate in a rotating on-call schedule, including after-hours, weekends, and holidays. The position involves physically demanding outdoor field work in challenging conditions, including steep terrain, heat, smoke, and high altitudes. Applicants must pass a pre-employment background investigation, medical evaluations, and physical fitness tests. The entry fitness test is a Moderate Work Capacity Test: a two-mile hike carrying a 25-pound pack within 30 minutes, without running. Employees must pass the WCT or Physical Agility Test annually. A valid Class A CDL learner’s permit is required before the hire date, and the employee must be able to obtain a CDL within 12 weeks of hire. Compensation is $42,640. The job posting links to information about the State of Georgia’s benefits package but does not specify individual benefits.

Requirements

Valid CDL license or learner’s permit; a Class A CDL learner’s permit is required before the hire date, with the ability to obtain a CDL within 12 weeks of hire.
Successfully pass the pre-employment background investigation, medical evaluations, and physical fitness tests.
Pass the Moderate Work Capacity Test for entry: hike two miles carrying a 25-pound pack within 30 minutes; running is not permitted.
Pass the WCT or Physical Agility Test annually as an employee.
Live within or relocate to within 45 minutes of the assigned work location.

Responsibilities

Receive training and instruction in fire control duties using heavy equipment under close supervision.
Assist with maintaining buildings, grounds, and equipment.
Participate in forestry-related services and programs, including reforestation and community and school activities.
Control and extinguish fires using manual and power equipment.
Ensure proper operation and maintenance of firefighting equipment.
Inspect property for compliance with laws, codes, and regulations.
Operate fire engines and hoselays.
Prepare reports.
Implement fire prevention campaigns.
Operate commercial-class transport vehicles and medium- to heavy-duty crawler tractors for wildland fire suppression and construction of pre-suppression fire breaks.
Respond to fire calls and other requests for assistance, including accidents and other emergencies.
Participate in a rotating on-call schedule for after-hours, weekend, and holiday requests for assistance.
Live within or relocate to within 45 minutes of the assigned work location.