Fire/Fuels Technician 1-2

Fire/Fuels Technician 1-2 (FFT2) The incumbent helps with a variety of fire/fuels management activities; such as, fire suppression, prescribed fire, mechanical fuel treatments, project monitoring, and data collection (forestry or fuels) on the Coeur d'Alene Indian Reservation. Incumbent functions as a fire/fuels technician, performing duties with more experienced co-workers and under the supervision of the crew lead or Supervisory Technician. This position is subject to medical screening and annual physical fitness testing at the arduous level as a condition of employment. Major duties include: Serving as a member of an engine or hand crew assigned to suppress wildland fires. Assisting in fuels activities, working as part of a seasonal crew performing field work to accomplish thinning, pruning, mastication, and piling slash associated with wildland fuels projects. Participating in fire/fuels and safety training in the techniques, practices, and methods of fire suppression and in the safe, efficient operation and use of hand and power tools, equipment and vehicles used in Fireline activities. Participating in safety sessions and fire/fuels critiques (After Action Review).Ensuring own and others welfare and safety in all aspects of the assignments. Ensuring daily repairs and maintenance of equipment, such as: a chipper, DR mower, a pump, wildland engine, chainsaw and/or other equipment. Assisting preparing hazardous fuels reduction projects by flagging treatment areas, property ownership corners and lines, and riparian or wildlife management zones, cultural surveys, and GPS.Assisting in collecting for a variety of fuel-monitoring projects, including stand exams and fuel line transects. Maintaining electronic timesheet on a weekly basis. Additional duties include: Assisting forestry personnel in collecting data for forestry projects, including accurately identifying conifer and hardwood species present on the Coeur d'Alene Reservation, measuring tree diameter at breast heights and total tree heights and stand exams for survival, stocking surveys, and tree planting. Performing other related duties as assigned. Other significant facts include: No experience necessary. Able to lift and carry 50 lbs. Able to walk all day in steep and rugged terrain if needed. Ability to learn and operate fire suppression equipment, chainsaw, hand tools, and other equipment. Ability to learn and familiarize with local tree forestry practices. Ability to learn and familiarize with GPS units and computer.