Wildland Fire Suppression Specialist; Monument

Position: Wildland Fire Suppression Specialist (Monument)
Location: Monument

** Wildland Fire Suppression Specialist (WFSS)
- Minimum Qualifications:

*** Wildland Fire Suppression Specialist – Two (2) seasons of Wildland firefighting experience.
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** Successful applicants must take and pass the physical fitness Work Capacity Test at the arduous level if selected for employment.  .
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** Must be 18 years of age and have valid driver’s license at the time of hire.
* If you do not have 2 seasons of Wildland firefighting experience please still apply. We may consider applicants as an underfill that do not have 2 seasons if not able to fill at the qualified level.
* Complete wildland firefighting activities; locate fires using maps, Global Positioning System (GPS), and compass. Will teach.
* Construct fire line using hand tools or power equipment by cutting, scraping, digging, and chopping or burning out to remove flammable materials.
* Operate many different types of fire equipment.
* Experience working collaboratively as a member of a team.
* Ability to perform in high stress, fast paced emergency situations.
* Ability to use hand tools and operate motorized equipment commonly used for wildland fire.
* This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies. This position is represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU).
* If you have questions about this position, please contact Hiring Manager:
Tyler Moodenbaugh, tyler.w.moodenbaughgon.gov.
* Oregon Department of Forestry does not offer visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, all applicants will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security's Form I-9, confirming authorization to work in the United States.
* Veterans - Eligible veterans and Oregon National Guard service members (current and former) who meet the qualifications of the position will be awarded candidate preference. After you have applied you will be sent a task in your Workday account to provide your veteran documentation at that time. For further information, please see the following website: .
* If you have questions about the job announcement, or need an alternate format to apply, please contact: corie.t.shelleygon.gov.
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