Summary:

The incumbent serves as a first-year entry-level firefighter on the project squad with an opportunity to obtain red card through online or in person training. Once red card is obtained, may be asked to serve as a crewmember on the fire crew.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Completes required training for an Entry Level Firefighter.
• Performs daily physical conditioning program.
• Involved with wildfire suppression, fire preparedness, prescribed fire, and project work duties.
• Maintain specialized tools/equipment that include hand tools, chainsaws, engines, pumps, ETC.
• Maintains safe working procedures & environment.
• Responsible for returning all gear assigned for the fire season for both Chugachmiut and DOF.
• Conforms to safety policies and general housekeeping practices.
• Demonstrates sound work ethic, flexibility, and shows dedication to the position.
• Expected to be prepared to start shift on time, meet attendance standards, and work the hours necessary to perform the essential functions of the job.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Kenai Fire Camp Resident Responsibilities:

• Responsible for always cleaning up after yourself.
• Responsible for maintaining clean rooms free of clutter.
• Responsible for cleaning your dishes and cookware in a timely manner.
• No excess belongings in cabin. You are assigned armour, that has plenty of room for temporary storage for belongings for the summer.
• Upon completion of work, or termination, you will ensure that your assigned area in your cabin is cleaned, and all your belongings are out.
• Chugachmiut is not responsible for any belongings left at the fire camp.
• All items left behind will be thrown away at the end of the season.
• Failure to abide by the camp rules and responsibilities may result in eviction from fire camp or termination of employment.

Knowledge, Abilities, & Minimum Qualifications:

• Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and orally.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to obtain Knowledge of crew organization and safety procedures.
• Ability to obtain Knowledge of air operations and safety procedures.
• Must complete online red card training to qualify for a position on the fire crew.

Code of Conduct:

• Attendance is regular and on time without excessive absences.
• Presents self and Chugachmiut by displaying professional behavior and appearance.
• Practices and promotes effective collaboration to accomplish the goals of the team.
• Supports Mission & values of Chugachmiut; creates valuable solutions that add to Chugachmiut.
• Committed to Chugachmiut Drug & Alcohol policies.