BLM Veterans Wildfire Mitigation Crew

Description

ABOUT US

The BLM Veterans Wildfire Mitigation Crew is a non-benefited position that is available for veterans to assist the City of Rapid City with wildfire preparedness in hazardous fuel removal.

The intention of this program is to provide training to veterans who are recently transitioning from active duty back to civilian life.

Preference is given to veterans who can provide a DD-214 and have finished active duty within the last five years prior to submitting an application.

This position is meant to provide training in areas of firefighting, emergency preparedness, equipment operation, forestry, parks, and public education.

This position will provide training to enhance the job skills and employment opportunities for qualified veterans. Funding for this position is provided by a grant from the Bureau of Land Management.

The maximum number of hours an employee can work in a calendar year is 1,560. Employment is conditional upon the availability of BLM funds and the availability of current assignments.

Position Details

ABOUT OUR JOB

This position's purpose is to provide training in areas of firefighting, emergency preparedness, equipment operation, forestry, parks, and public education.

This position will provide training to enhance the job skills and employment opportunities for qualified veterans. Funding for this position is provided by a grant from the Bureau of Land Management.

The maximum number of hours an employee can work in a calendar year is 1,560. Employment is conditional upon the availability of BLM funds and the availability of current assignments.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following, other duties may be assigned.

• Implements forest management plans through trimming, thinning, and removal of trees deemed to be a threat to the health of the urban forest
• Rid tree debris through either chipping or burning of slash piles
• Operates large skid steer loader, hydraulic cutting head, dump truck, pickups, utility vehicles, and hand and power tools such as chainsaws and hand shovels
• Makes minor repairs and adjustments to equipment to maintain safe operation
• Works as a team member to accomplish the end goal of the project
• Must be able to obtain S-130 / 190 wildland firefighting certification, and S212 Wildfire Chainsaws

Additional Information

ABOUT YOU

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the position's essential functions.

Education and / or Experience :

• High School diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Must be age 18 or older

Certificates, Licenses, Registration :

• Must possess a valid Class C driver's license or have the ability to obtain it within 30 calendar days from the date of hire.
• Must possess and present a DD214 at the time of application to prove veteran's status.

Physical Demands : The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear.

The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit;

climb or balance and taste or smell. The employee must frequently lift and / or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and / or move up to 100 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment : The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and vibration.

The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and / or humid conditions; fumes or airborne particles; extreme cold; extreme heat, steep terrain, and high precarious places.

The employee will be working in thick vegetation on uneven terrain. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.

Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.