Wildland Firefighter Training-Forest Service-Military Vets Only (Trout Lake)

Wildland Firefighter Training-Forest Service-Military Vets Only (Trout Lake)

13 Apr 2024
California, Redding 00000 Redding USA

Wildland Firefighter Training-Forest Service-Military Vets Only (Trout Lake)

Vacancy expired!

QR Code Link to This Post

The Umatilla National Forest, in partnership with the Mt. Adams Institute and AmeriCorps, is now offering a full-time, paid internship for U.S. Military Veterans---DD 214 Required.

***For more open positions and detailed position descriptions with full application instructions, please visit: https://mtadamsinstitute.org/internships/ or contact Katie Schmidt, Recruitment Coordinator, at (503) 504 5994 or katie{@}mtadamsinstitute.org.

Do not delay! Program starts on Monday, April 22, 2019. One position left!

Position Title: VetsWork-GreenCorps Member (Vegetation Management / Wildland Firefighter Training Intern) - 2019 Season

Position Location: Umatilla National Forest, North Fork John Day Ranger District, Ukiah, OR

Position Summary: This is an exciting opportunity that combines hands-on work experience and skills training in partnership with the Umatilla National Forest, Mt Adams Institute, and AmeriCorps. Successful candidates will be enrolled in Mt. Adams Institute VetsWork-GreenCorps Program and will receive USFS training in safety, chainsaw, tool use, wildland firefighting, and crew organization. Veterans will work on fuel reduction, leadership training, and exposure to fire suppression. The experience and training in the VetsWork-GreenCorps program is designed to prepare participants for a variety of positions with the U. S. Forest Service.

General Responsibilities (to include, but not limited to):

1. Willingness to work long hard hours in all weather conditions.

2. Repeatedly lift upwards of 50 pounds

3. Ability to repetitively use hand tools (these are often heavy tools like Pulaskis, chainsaws, etc.)

4. Support the Integrated Vegetation Management by participation in fuels reduction, thinning and prescribed fire applications.

5. Participants will attend basic “Fire School” where they will receive training and certification in the following courses:

a. I-100 – Introduction to Incident Command System (ICS)

b. L-180 – Human Factors in the Wildland Fire Service

c. S-130 – Firefighter Training

d. S-190 – Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior

e. S-211 – Portable Pumps and Water Use

f. S-212 – Wildland Fire Chain Saws

6. Possible trail construction

Position Requirements:

1. The duties of this position require that the member meet prescribed physical requirements as measured by the Work Capacity Fitness Test at the arduous level. To meet the arduous level the member must be able to walk 3 miles within 45 minutes while carrying 45 pounds. This “pack test” will be administered on the first day of the program.

2. Additional physical requirements also include: (but will not be tested on the first day of the program) a 1.5 mile run completed within 12 minutes, 25 sit-up in one minute, 25 push-ups in one minute and 7 consecutive pull-ups .

a. This will be part of required daily physical training.

3. Must have a valid driver's license, clean driving record and ability to provide documentation. Must comply with MAI Personal and Organizational Vehicle Use Policy detailed at the end of this position description.

4. The member must have the following gear or equipment:

a. NFPA Rated Leather Work Boots (Ex: Whites Boots, Hawthorne, & Danner Brands)

5. Must not engage in any prohibited activities as outlined in the Member Service Agreement.

6. Must have served in US Armed Forces, including Guard and Reserves and have a DD214 with an honorable discharge.

7. U.S. citizen, national or lawful permanent resident.

8. Possession of a high school diploma or equivalent, or commit to earning one prior to receiving an education award.

9. Ability to commit to the full term of service (13 weeks) for which they are applying. The program runs from Monday, April 22, 2019 through Friday, July 19, 2019. Very strong opportunity to be hired directly by the U.S. Forest Service for the fire season (July to November.)

***Visit: https://mtadamsinstitute.org/internships/ for a full position description and application instructions.***

Member Benefits Include:

1. Approximately $1,200 per month living stipend.

2. $1,612 Education Award

3. Loan forbearance (after successful completion of a term of service, AmeriCorps will pay the accrued interest on qualified loans, which is taxable).

4. Free housing

5. Networking opportunities for future employment.

6. (Very strong) Potential on-going employment with the Forest Service.

***To view a short video about Mt. Adams Institute’s VetsWork program visit https://mtadamsinstitute.org/vetswork-greencorps/.***

***For more open positions and detailed position descriptions with full application instructions, please visit: https://mtadamsinstitute.org/internships/.***

Job Details

Jocancy Online Job Portal by jobSearchi.