Firefighter I- Wildland

SUMMARY OF JOB PURPOSE
The Wildland/Risk Reduction Firefighter serves as a member of a fuel's management crew and/or a wildland fire suppression crew; performs risk reduction and responds to wildland fires within Elko County; and performs related duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
An employee in this position may be called upon to do any or all of the following essential functions: Works independently or as a skilled member of a fuel's management crew engaged in fuels management, including broadcast burning, hand piling, pile burning, and other brush disposal techniques. Uses a variety of hand and power tools, including chainsaws, firing equipment, and/or portable pumps. Gathers data and records information on fuel types, weather conditions, fire behaviors, and status of work accomplished. Responsible for observing the rules of fire safety and fire behavior while on the fireline. Serves as a member of fire crew assigned to suppress the full range of wildland fires independently performing recurring fire suppression duties. Perform assignments as a wildland firefighter in developing a working knowledge of fire suppression and fuels management techniques, practices and terminology. May work in and around aircraft such as helicopters and must be able to observe all safety regulations. Searches out and extinguishes burning materials by moving dirt, applying water by hose or backpack pump, etc. Chops brush, fells small trees, and moves dirt to construct fireline using various hand tools such as axes, shovels, Pulaski's, McLeod's, and may use power tools including chainsaws and portable pumps to control spreading of wildland fire and/or to prepare control lines prior to burning. Patrols fireline to locate and extinguish embers, flareups, and hotspot fires that may threaten developed firelines. Cleans, reconditions, and stores fire tools and equipment. May assist trained personnel in more specialized assignments, such as backfire/burnout, mobile/stationary engine attack, construction of helispots, helitack operations, and performing hover hookups. Participate in fire and safety training in the techniques, practices, and methods of fire suppression and in the safe, efficient operation and use of tools, equipment and vehicles used in fireline activities. Participate in crew proficiency checks and drills. Participate in safety sessions and fire critiques. Ensures own and others' welfare and safety in all aspects of the assignments. May support all hazard incidents as needed.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS
This position has been identified as safety sensitive and is subject to pre-employment and random drug and alcohol screening pursuant to county policy.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
An employee in this position must meet the following physical requirements upon application: The crews consist of hourly employees. Work hours will normally involve 40-hour work weeks, but are variable and may include weekends, evenings, and/or holidays. Duties involve hiking, lifting, bending, and carrying heavy loads in mountainous terrain on steep slopes varying between 30 to 90%. Must be able to regularly lift 65lbs or 1/3 of their total weight unassisted. May work in extreme weather conditions, from the low teens of winter, to summer high desert temperature's over 100 degrees. Must display the ability to show good judgement and safe work practices during shift lengths of 16 to 24 hrs. for a 16- day period. Will participate and lead in a daily physical training program consisting of 30 to 45 min. of cardiovascular challenge and 15 to 20 min. of strength training exercises. All licenses and certifications required to be current and maintained for continued employment. Incumbents may work irregular hours, weekends, holidays or evenings overnight in outdoor and rural environments. Travel to county, state and national incidents as required for fuels reduction and wildland fires. This position requires lifting up to 65 lbs. unassisted. Ability to participate and lead daily physical training program consisting of 30 to 45 min. Applicants will be required to undergo a background investigation prior to being considered for employment. Applicants will be required to pass a thorough medical examination, which may include a physical agility test prior to appointment and for continuing employment (Pack Test). May work in and around aircraft such as helicopters. This position may have a furlough period of up to 13 Pay Periods.

Elko County offers a complete benefits package for all regular, full-time employees including a minimal fee for health care, dental and vision, flex spending accounts, and life insurance,100% County paid PERS retirement (Public Employee Retirement System), and deferred compensation plans. We offer 13 paid holidays, vacation, sick leave, Family Medical Leave, Military Leave, Educational Assistance, and an Employee Assistance Program, in addition to no state income tax.

Requirements: High school diploma or equivalent, 6 months general work experience, valid Nevada Class C Driver's License, Firefighter I certification within 12 months of hire, ICS100/200/700 certifications within 30 days of hire, S-130/S-190 certifications within 30 days of hire, EMT or NREMT within 12 months of hire, Hazardous Materials Operations Certification, District Approved Ice/Water Rescue Operations, District Approved low angle/Slope Rescue, ability to lift 65 lbs unassisted, corrected vision and hearing to normal range

Salary: $21.64 - $31.38 Hourly