Entry Level Crewmember

Entry Level Crewmember

Summary:

The incumbent serves as a first-year entry-level firefighter on the project squad with an opportunity to obtain red card through online or in person training. Once red card is obtained, may be asked to serve as a crewmember on the fire crew.

Major Responsibilities:

• Completes required training for an Entry Level Firefighter.
• Performs daily physical conditioning program.
• Involved with wildfire suppression, fire preparedness, prescribed fire, and project work duties.
• Maintain specialized tools/equipment that include hand tools, chainsaws, engines, pumps, ETC.
• Maintains safe working procedures & environment.
• Responsible for returning all gear assigned for the fire season for both Chugachmiut and DOF.
• Conforms to safety policies and general housekeeping practices.
• Demonstrates sound work ethic, flexibility, and shows dedication to the position.
• Expected to be prepared to start shift on time, meet attendance standards, and work the hours necessary to perform the essential functions of the job.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Education Requirements:

• Meet Incident Command System (ICS) minimum red card qualifications of FFT 2.
• Complete arduous duty work capacity test. (Carrying a 45-pound pack for 3 miles in 45 minutes)
• Certification of ICS-100 Introduction to ICS (Incident Command System), IS-700, NIMS an Introduction (National Incident Management System), L-180 Human Factors in the Wildland Fire Service, S-130 Firefighter Training, S-190 Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior.
• To be eligible, the incumbent must undergo a character investigation, including criminal and civil background information and reference checks.

Hours of Work:

The hours of work are Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., with one hour for lunch. Chugachmiut maintains a drug/alcohol and non-smoking work environment.

Chugachmiut is an equal opportunity employer. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Chugachmiut has a hiring preference for qualified Alaska Native and American Indian applicants pursuant to P.L. 93-638 Indian Self Determination Act.