JOB SUMMARY: Inland Forest Management Inc., an F & W Forestry services company, is seeking to fill a full-time position to assist with all aspects of maintaining and deploying the company’s wildfire engines. In addition, there are opportunities to develop and/or expand upon forest technician skills.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Primary:
· Assist with the building and maintenance of wildland engines
· Assist with dispatching of engines
· Serve as an engine boss
· Assist with paperwork associated with wildfire suppression operations
· Assist with annual and basic wildland fire fighter training
Secondary:
· Assist with management of hazardous fuels treatment programs
· Perform duties associated with forest technician responsibilities including flagging out harvest units, forest inventory, tree marking, tree planting, etc.
REQUIREMENTS:
Essential Characteristics
· Engine boss qualified, or a fire fighter 1 qualification and near achieving EB qualification
· Strong communication skills
· Mechanical aptitude
· Extremely safety conscious
· A drive to promote a positive working environment, self-motivated, attention to detail and problem-solving skills
· Possess an insurable driving record
· Willing to locate to the general Sandpoint, Idaho area
Physical Requirements
Must be able to:
· Pass the arduous duty USFS pack test, which requires the ability to carry 45 pounds on flat terrain for 3 miles within 45 minutes.
· Lift and carry more than 50 pounds.
· Walk and/or climb extensively in challenging outdoor work conditions.
· Drive or ride for many hours.
Desirable Characteristics, but not required
· Technical forestry skills such as timber cruising, tree marking, harvest unit flagging, stocking surveys, planting inspection, etc.
· Ability to navigate using cell phone or mapping applications
· Experience using a chainsaw and road clearing
· A background working mechanically on vehicles
· Supervision of personnel experience
· Basic knowledge of Microsoft software programs
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
· Applicants must be interested in wildfire and comfortable fulfilling two-week wildfire assignments
· Working on maintaining and building wildfire engines
· Communicating with company personnel and agency employees regarding wildfire suppression
· Must be able to work independently as well as part of a crew and be able to prioritize/schedule projects.
COMPENSATION:
· This is a non-exempt position commensurate with experience and eligible for overtime
· Benefits package
CONTACT: Please send over cover letter and resume
