Wildland Firefighter/Ranger (Wilcox)
About The Position
The Georgia Forestry Commission is hiring a Wildland Firefighter/Ranger to help conserve and protect Georgia’s forest resources. The role involves wildland fire suppression and prevention, forestry-related services, and responding to other emergencies. The position is based at the Commission’s Wilcox County unit in Rochelle, Georgia, and employees must live or relocate within 45 minutes of the assigned work location. Work takes place outdoors in physically demanding conditions, including steep terrain, heat, smoke, and high altitudes. Employees work under close supervision while receiving training and instruction in fire-control duties using heavy equipment. A rotating on-call schedule includes after-hours, weekend, and holiday response.
Requirements
- Valid Class A CDL or learner’s permit before the hire date, with the ability to obtain a CDL within 12 weeks of hire.
- Successfully pass the pre-employment process, including a background investigation, medical evaluations, and physical fitness tests.
- Pass the Moderate Work Capacity Test for entry: hike 2 miles carrying a 25-pound pack within 30 minutes; running is not permitted.
- Pass the WCT or Physical Agility Test (PAT) annually.
- Live or relocate within 45 minutes of the assigned work location.
- Ability to perform physically demanding outdoor work in steep terrain, heat, smoke, and high altitudes.
Responsibilities
- Receive training and instruction in fire-control duties using heavy equipment.
- 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.
- Carry out fire-prevention campaigns.
- Operate commercial-class transport 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 emergencies.
- Participate in a rotating on-call schedule for after-hours, weekend, and holiday assistance requests.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
