And fuels specialist

Prescribed Fire and Fuels Specialist

ID : F28CAR5-001

F28CAR5-001

Location : Nevada City

Nevada City

Program : FOREST

FOREST

Wage / Hr : $60.00

$60.00

Hours / Week : Minimum Age :

Minimum Age :

This is a virtual position.

Qualifications :

Minimum of 10 year(s) of experience OR HS / GED Degree

• Minimum 10 years' experience in fire suppression or moderate complexity prescribed fire required. Minimum 1-year experience in contracting as project inspector or COR.
• Avenza or other mapping app.

Duties :

Primary duty is to scout, layout, and lead prep work on a prescribed fire unit. Work will require some collaboration with district resource specialists.

Act as point of contact for contracted resources implementing prep work. Provide contracted hand crew specifications for line preparation.

Inspect prep work and provide direction for improvements. Accept completed prep work. 50%

• Receive georeferenced maps from district fuels staff, scout and confirm potential line placement for prescribed fire. Evaluate the viability of existing line and determine need to relocate or improve holding features. 30%

Other :

Health and Safety Considerations : The enrollee will need to know emergency medical procedures. Enrollees will need to be familiar with radio use and be able to communicate with dispatch in case of emergency.

Training will be provided prior to fieldwork.

• Required Safety Gear : Hard hat, boots with lug sole.
• Safety Gear Use : PPE is required during any field work.
• Physical requirements : Duties include daily driving and working in the field. Physical requirements include ability to walk for several miles on uneven terrain.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Remote work arrangements are available for this position.

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It is NEW Solutions' policy to comply with all applicable laws that provide equal opportunity and to prohibit unlawful discrimination in enrolling participants in the federal programs.

Last updated : 2024-05-15

Salary : $124,800