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Seasonal Wildland Firefighter Jobs in Calabasas, USA at Government Jobs
Seasonal Wildland Firefighters
The Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority is recruiting for Seasonal Wildland Firefighters on a temporary basis to protect agency parkland and resources and performs a wide variety of skilled park construction, maintenance, and patrol work; assists the public in natural resources interpretation and information; provides fire protection, suppression, vehicle and equipment maintenance. To protect visitors, park land and infrastructures and to insure a safe and peaceful environment for public usage.
This position requires a highly motivated, responsible, organized and self-starter individual who can handle an array of tasks, has good judgement in making decisions, and can work independently or as part of a team. The individual must be able to demonstrate common sense when working on tasks, as well show the ability to come up with possible solutions ideas to issues that they may come across, in areas that may be outside their expertise;
be willing to take on uncertain challenges; and learn, understand and follow the chain of command.
The work performed will support MRCA’s operation in fire prevention and protection of life, property and resources within greater Los Angeles and beyond. Candidates must have the ability to be out on an extended attack or a campaign fire assignment anywhere within California for up to 21 days.
This position reports to the Squad Boss of their assigned crew. Assorted tasks may be supervised by others in the leadership structure, including other Squad Bosses, Captains, and Chiefs as needed. The position supervises no other staff immediately, however opportunities to supervises others may arise, within the abilities of the individual.
Essential functions include:
- Performs extensive weed abatement to reduce fire hazards and for native revegetation; with use of tractor, chain saw, weed whacker, spraying herbicide or use of hand tools, in/on a variety of landscape types and topographies.
- Provides information to park visitors on park features, natural resources, historical interpretation, safety, and rules. May lead interpretive hikes.
- Constructs and repairs park facilities such as fencing, restrooms, gates, kiosks.
- Install and maintain park water distribution and suppression systems.
- Directs volunteer crews such as trail crews, community service workers, and the volunteer Mounted Assistance Units. Coordinate with organized public groups utilizing park facilities.
- Assesses any natural or manmade hazards on parkland; warns public, removes or ameliorates hazards if possible.
- Maintains developed park grounds, facilities, trails; operates tractors, trucks, chain saws, other power tools needed for park maintenance.
- Assists crew personnel and others as directed.
- Respond to emergency situations on parkland to protect life, property and resource.
- Patrol and protect park lands, inform the provisions of the Public Resources Code, other codes, ordinances, etc. or writing incident reports as necessary.
- Protects park visitors and structures in wildland fire situations (visitor evacuation), operate pumps, fill tanks, hose layout, line-cutting, water and foam lay-down, etc.
- Assist in emergency search and rescue efforts on parkland, in a wide variety of terrain including steep slopes, canyons, and creeks. Coordinate action with the local authorities as necessary due to the nature of the emergency, i.e., brush fire, flood, etc.
- Coordinate with outside agency crews working on parkland.
- Perform heavy physical labor; including lifting and carrying items weighing up to but not limited to 90 pounds a distance of up to but not limited to 50 feet.
- Operate with substantial independence and coordinate work with others in completing assignments.
- Perform routine maintenance and repairs on agency vehicles and other equipment.
- Ability to be out on an extended attack or a campaign fire assignment anywhere within California up to 21 days.
- Maintain good habits of answering and responding to incoming telephone calls, correspondence, and when communicating and providing customer service to citizens who seek assistance.
- Maintain positive relationships with coworkers, representatives of other government agencies, non-profit organizations, homeowner’s associations, and the public at large.
- Perform related duties as required (such as administrative).
Job specifications include:
- Physical demands include frequently communicating and exchanging information, reviewing documents, moving items up to 45 pounds, working outdoors in various weather conditions, operating equipment, and ascending/descending a ladder.
- Required hours and location include working either a Sun-Wed or Wed-Sat shift, 10 hours per day, 40 hours per week, with some scheduling flexibility and occasional overtime. This position will work out of Holiday Camp Fire Station in Calabasas but may be required to travel to various other locations.
Minimum qualifications include:
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- Must at least have a High School diploma or…
Title: Seasonal Wildland Firefighter
Company: Government Jobs
Location: Calabasas, USA
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