Fire Control Worker IV

Fire Control Worker IV

Fire Management

Department of Natural Resources

Hourly Wage: $19.14/Regular/Furlough

Incumbent is responsible for the direction of a full range of fire preparedness and operation activities, i.e. general engine or crew operations. The position is a working lead or an assistant to a leader of engine, hand; and prescribed fire crews, work projects or tasks. This also includes shoulder work doing a wide array of jobs such as thinning, piling, cone collecting, trail work and tree planting for various departments within Tribal Forestry. May be tasked with other emergency work such as search and rescue or flood control.

At entry level, the position is primarily a training position with a minimum of exposure to other functions. Work is assigned and reviewed on a day-to-day basis as determined by performance. Work is reviewed for adequacy, accuracy, and compliance with instructions and to ensure employee is properly and developing ability for more responsible assignments.

At full performance, position functions as supervisor or co-supervisor of the assigned units with minimum instructions concerning operations. May be asked to help assist with campground maintenance at times.

Position requires dependability because of the emergency nature of fire operations program and degree of dependability affects grade/level. Must be capable of arduous physical exertion under rigorous and unusual conditions, will be subject to physical danger and irregular and protracted hours of work.

Examples of Work Performed:

Under emergency fire conditions will be responsible for the supervision of personnel and equipment engaged in fire operations.

Position is a supervisory or co-supervisory position with fully developed supervisory skills required at the upper grade level.

Will act as an IA Lead Firefighter for an engine or hand crew during fire season.

Prior to the start of summer fire season will ensure that subordinate staff and their respective fire equipment are ready for the annual pre-season fire preparedness review.

Assists in the instruction of crewmembers in specific tasks and techniques and conducts on-the-job training. Trains subordinate personnel by demonstrating skills in the use of hand and power tools, hoses, chemical and hydraulic systems. Observes, corrects and evaluates crew skills. Explains to subordinates fire behavior characteristics safety regulations and work procedures.

Prepares reports and maintains equipment logs as required.

Responsible for maintaining subordinate attendance and submitting reports in a timely manner to the timekeeper.

Responsible for fire program safety to ensure employees under his/her supervision follow safe procedures during the performance of daily duties, and as such, will be required to present a correct example pertaining to safety.

During fire season may be detailed for short periods to other jurisdictions (off reservation) to assist in fire suppression activities.

Performs wildland fire suppression efforts in initial attack to safely and effectively control wildland fires in accordance with the identified appropriate management response.

Identifies wildland fire management problems that may require monitoring or research and communicates those needs to assigned supervisor (Depending on chain of command). Incorporates the research data and information obtained into wildland fire suppression and prescribed fire operations.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of the operation and routine maintenance of all fire management automotive, pumper, Mark III pumps, power saw and gasoline generator equipment.

Knowledge of strategies, tactics and suppression methods used in containment and control of wildland fires in order to relay assignments to crewmembers, accurately evaluate rapidly changing fire circumstances, determine when/if additional forces may be needed or determine when circumstances warrant withdrawal of crew to a safe location.

Knowledge of fire behavior including causes of fire, influences of temperature; humidity; wind; topography; slope; fuel moisture conditions; and fuel types in order to know where to attack the fire, build fire line and where to be positioned to manage a wildland fire.

Knowledge of the methods and procedures associated with wildland fire suppression and management to resolve a full range of irregular or problem situations when suppressing fires.

Knowledge of firefighting engine and pump operations, hand crew operations and/or helicopter operation to enable

the incumbent to function in assigned capacities and to instruct or lead others in those duties if necessary.

Knowledge of tactical methods and techniques for use of water and additives in controlling and mopping-up fires in

order to efficiently and effectively accomplish operations where water is in short supply.

Knowledge of fire behavior at the S290/390 (Intermediate Fire Behavior/Fire Behavior Calculations) level. Also working knowledge of fire behavior prediction methods, fire management planning, strategies and tactics.

Knowledge of written guidelines for Yakama Reservation Fire Operations Plan, Tribal Personnel Policies and Procedures Manual, Code of Federal Regulations, Bureau of Indian Affairs Manual, and State Statutes, technical publications, letters and instructions issued by the Forest Manager principle assistants, the Northwest Regional and Washington Offices.

Knowledge of range/forestry technicians work in order to personally perform and lead others in the performance of a variety of work in such areas as hazardous tree removal, hazardous fuel reduction, prescribed burning, recreation, wildlife and watershed principles, as well as to facilitate vehicle and equipment maintenance and upkeep.

Knowledge of agency and interagency qualifications, position task book requirements and certification standards and procedures adopted by the National Wildfire Coordinating Group. (NWCG).

Knowledge of the structure and functions of the Department of the Interior and the Department of Agriculture sufficient to determine how they interact on an interagency basis.

Knowledge of the organization and function of the cooperative interagency fire organizations such as Northwest Coordination Group, National Interagency Coordination Center, Geographical Area Coordination Center, state and local governments, to facilitate fire operations in a multi-jurisdictional setting.

Skill in the use of hand tools such as Pulaski, shovel, McLeod and power tools including chainsaws, portable pumps to build fire line to control wildland fire and to perform other non-fire related duties engaged in firefighting or preparation for such assignments.

Skill in standard First Aid procedures sufficient to perform preliminary first aid and triage as necessary.

Skills in word processing, electronic mail, Internet use and specialized fire information databases/programs.

Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Ability to operate fire engine hydraulic systems, foam and chemical application systems, taking into consideration the effects of elevation, friction loss, pressure, pumping mechanisms, hose threads, apparatus differences, operating procedures for hose lays and to operate equipment for peak performance and utilization. When working with Engine crews or portable pumps

Ability to take and satisfactorily pass training sessions/classes to fulfill the requirements for certifications that are required for this position.

Ability to lead or assist an engine crew or fire suppression crew and to provide on-the-job training in proper and safe techniques, applications, methods procedures and principles.

Ability to effectively deal with the wide variety of conditions and situations encountered during wildfire suppression actions, prescribed burning and project work.

Minimum Requirements:

Requires a high school diploma or equivalent.

Will be required to take and pass a physical examination for fire suppression duties.

Position is subject to adjusted workweek and hours including Saturday and Sunday and Holiday duty; also will be subject to prolonged and often stressful work hour following normal regular 8-hour workday.

Required to pass pre-employment drug test.

Must take and pass at the arduous level the Work Capacity Pack Test.

Must be qualified as a FFT1 and a Type 5 Incident Commander or ICT5 trainee.

Must be qualified as a Faller 3 or higher.

Must be qualified as a single resource boss or trainee.

Enrolled Yakama Preference, but all qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.

Work Environment:

The work is primarily preformed outdoors in forest and desert environments in steep terrain where surfaces may be extremely uneven, rocky, or covered by vegetation. Temperatures commonly exceed 100 degrees F and fall below freezing. Risks includes smoke inhalation, fire entrapment, snake and insect bites and stings, exposure to excessive machinery noise, and falling and rolling material. Personnel must adjust and cope with exposure to weather elements, dust and smoke, poor bivouac and eating situations under an unpredictable set of circumstances. Incumbent may be required to live in backcountry camps for extended periods. The hazardous nature of the job requires that protective clothing be worn (hardhat, gloves, boots, flame retardant clothing, and other personal protective equipment). Work may require travel by light fixed-wing or rotor aircraft.