Morgan)

Georgia Department of Revenue•White Plains, AL

1d•Onsite

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 training and work in wildland fire suppression and prevention, forestry-related programs, and all-hazard emergency response. The position is based at the Commission’s Morgan County unit in Good Hope, Georgia. The employee must live within 45 minutes of the assigned work location or relocate accordingly. The position requires a Class A commercial driver’s license learner’s permit before the hire date and the ability to obtain a CDL within 12 weeks of hire. Applicants must pass a pre-employment background investigation, medical evaluations, and physical fitness tests. The fitness requirement includes passing a Moderate Work Capacity Test: a two-mile hike carrying a 25-pound pack in 30 minutes, without running. Employees must pass the WCT or Physical Agility Test annually. Wildland firefighting and field work take place in physically demanding conditions, including steep terrain, heat, smoke, and high altitudes. The role is under close supervision and includes training in fire control duties using heavy equipment. It also involves a rotating on-call schedule, including after-hours, weekends, and holidays.

Requirements

Valid CDL or Class A CDL learner’s permit, with the ability to obtain a CDL within 12 weeks of hire.
Obtain a Class A CDL learner’s permit before the hire date.
Pass a pre-employment background investigation, medical evaluations, and physical fitness tests.
Pass the Moderate Work Capacity Test: hike two miles carrying a 25-pound pack within 30 minutes; running is not permitted.
Pass the WCT or Physical Agility Test annually.
Live within 45 minutes of the assigned work location or relocate to meet this requirement.
Ability to work in physically demanding conditions, including steep terrain, heat, smoke, and high altitudes.

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.
Carry out 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 to respond to requests for assistance after hours and on weekends and holidays.