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Engine Boss
Job Code: 1252
Department: Administration
Location: Roseburg
Minimum Hourly: $27.76
POSITION PURPOSE:
The Engine Boss oversees and leads fire engine and attached personnel on wildfire prevention, mitigation, detection, and suppression projects. This position coordinates and/or performs physical labor necessary to achieve Tribal goals and objectives related to wildfires.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Participates in fuels mitigation, wildfire prevention, and wildfire suppression activities on Tribal and non-Tribal lands.
Supervises an engine crew and ensures that their assigned engine / crew is ready for initial attack responses as well as deployments to large fires.
Responds to wildfires that are on or threatening Tribal lands or interests.
Participates in fuels mitigation projects, including but not limited to defensible space projects, landscape scale mitigation projects, pre-planned strategic fuels breaks and road brushing.
Assist with prescribed burning operations on Tribal lands. May assist other agencies with prescribed burning operations on non-Tribal lands.
May be deployed to wildfires and prescribed burning exchanges throughout the state / country when local fire conditions allow.
Operates department vehicles / equipment including but not limited to cars, trucks, forklifts, fire cache trailers, chippers, All Terrain Vehicles, and fire engines.
Required to work various shifts including holidays, nights, weekends, and long hours on short notice.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Be at least 18 years of age when employment begins and possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
Qualified as NWCG Firefighter Type 1 with a minimum of two seasons of wildland firefighting experience.
Hold or obtain within two years NWCG qualification as an Engine Boss, Single Resource (ENGB).
FEMA IS-100, IS-200, IS-700
Possess a current Oregon driver’s license (Class “C” or higher) and have an acceptable driving record.
Pass the Work Capacity Test (Arduous) on an annual basis and have the ability to perform instant and/or sustained arduous physical activity on fires.
Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing.
Must have administrative abilities to complete appropriate projects, reports, and paperwork.
Have the ability to be deployed to wildfire events across the state / country for 14 - 21 days at a time.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
FEMA IS-300, IS-400.
Qualified as Type 4 IC.
Intermediate Wildland Fire Behavior (S-290)
Wildland Fire Investigation skills
Working knowledge of maps, compasses, and GPS.
Demonstrates strong leadership and mentoring skills and has the ability to direct a crew of diverse individuals.
Experience with ArcGIS and Collector.
Oregon Class “B” CDL
A Bachelor’s or Associate Degree in Wildfire Science, Forestry, Natural Resources, or a similar field of study.
TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION, PLEASE CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW:
http://www.cowcreek-nsn.gov/employment/
