Wildfire Program Assistant

Overview

Inland Forest Management Inc., an F & W Forestry 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 firefighter 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 

• Pass the arduous duty forest service 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 with 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 paying competitive wages, depending on experience, and eligible for overtime
• Benefits package