2025 Helitack Air Crew Member Firefighter
2025 Helitack Air Crew Member Firefighter
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- 2025 Helitack Air Crew Member FirefighterRecruitment #/7662/4572/7381/4571/7663/7664WFFHelitackLocations: Base of Operations Wildland Fire Management Division (Yakima WA)
Fulltime Exempt Nonrepresented positions.
Salary: $3536.00 $3955.00 Monthly
Review of applications is ongoing. We reserve the right to make a hiring decision or close this recruitment at any time after 11/21/24. It is in your best interest to submit materials as soon as possible.Want to join something GREAT and make a differenceThe fire season is quickly approaching! Are you someone who loves firefighting and has an interest in fire aviation The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is in search of hardworking dedicated responsible and reliable team members to join our Helitack crews based in Yakima. As a member of one of DNRs Helitack crews you will perform wildland fire presuppression and suppressionrelated activities.
Firefighting is hard work and requires long hours and time away from home. You must be willing and capable of performing strenuous outdoor work safely and productively. Working for the DNR as a Helitack Air Crew Member/Firefighter is extremely rewarding. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with other fire professionals including area fire districts federal and other state partners; giving you exposure to a variety of learning opportunities agency operations and the ability to build cohesive relationships across the state of Washington. You will experience a high level of collaboration within the DNR that will offer a lifetime worth of skills for your future career path. The experience and training gained can form the foundation for a successful career in fire forestry and other natural resource professions.
If you would like to experience wildland firefighting operations while flying in and working with helicopters this is the job for you.Work Location
One of the worlds most scenic places Washington State offers breathtaking discoveries for people who love natural beauty and outdoor recreation from the Pacific Coast shores to the rugged Cascade Mountains to the rolling hills of the Palouse. The primary Base of operations will be in Yakima Washington. Other possible locations during fire suppression season could be Omak Colville Wenatchee Mount Vernon and the Vancouver area. Crew housing is not available but rental options are available. Check out: or Profile:
What to Expect as a DNR Firefighter:- Prepare for fire duty and maintain assigned helicopters equipment and vehicles for fire readiness.
- Safely respond to wildland fires to suppress and prevent them from spreading.
- Perform wildland fire duties including handline construction water handling general suppression and prevention activities or training.
- When not engaged in wildland fire preparedness and suppression wildland firefighters will perform tasks such as maintaining helicopter bases buildings grounds roads and equipment.
- Many of the duties performed on these jobs require considerable physical exertion; working outdoors in all terrain and weather conditions working long hours and extended periods of time away from home. Duties include but may not be limited to the ability to carry up to 60 pounds run bend twist walk and/or climb.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
- Must be age 18 and possess a high school diploma or equivalent at the time of hire.
- Must provide Certificates of Course Completion for IS700 and ICS100 before or on the day of the scheduled Work Capacity Test. If you have previously taken and received credit by DNR for these courses you are NOT required to retake or resubmit the certificates of completion.
- Must pass the DNR work capacity test or Pack Test during the selection process and before starting work. The Pack Test is a work capacity test that measures aerobic capacity muscular strength and muscular endurance 45lbs vest 3 miles within 45 minutes).
- Firefighters require the competencies related to being able to effectively communicate with supervisors and work with and lead subordinates in wildland fire organizations.
- Ability to act promptly use good judgment in daytoday activities and emergencies and deal tactfully with the public and interagency partners.
- DNR Core Competencies:
- Personal Accountability
- Value Others
- Compassionate Communication
- Inspire Others
- Commitment to Excellence
- Duties involve field work in hazardous environments on fires requiring physical performance calling for aboveaverage endurance and superior conditioning. Ability to carry up to 60 lbs. run bend twist walk and/or climb while working outdoors in all terrain and weather conditions.
- A typical workday is an 8hour day five days a week. Positions require response during offduty hours for emergency fire suppression needs. Positions required to work long irregular hours on workdays weekends day or night when performing suppression duties.
- Requires a large majority of time in the field traveling between fire assignments and fire training. The position requires frequent overnight travel and extended work assignments generally 14 days in length with infrequent travel of 21 days.
- Field duties require the use of hand tools power tools GPS topographic maps a compass and an iPad. Must be able to carry appropriate wildland fire tools on field assignments as needed to conduct assigned tasks. Daytoday responsibilities require the ability to safely operate pickup trucks and Type 5 Wildland Fire Engines.
- Successful certification at the minimum level of Firefighter Type 2 is required after the annual work capacity test and firefighter courses are completed for the fire year.
- A valid unrestricted drivers license and have two years of driving experience.
- NWCG Qualification of Firefighter Type 1.
- NWCG Qualification of Helicopter Crewmember.
Supplemental Information
Application Requirements:
- To be considered you must apply online at (Click on the APPLY button above).
- Attach a resume describing your experience and qualifications.
- Provide three to five professional references you may attach a document use the References text field in the online application or include it with your resume.
PRIOR to reporting to the Pack Test you will be required to turn in a completed Waiver and Release Form and a Completed Health Screening Questionnaire (HSQ). Applicants are strongly encouraged to train for the arduous level work capacity test. However before you begin to train for testing or before substantially increasing your level of activity please review the health screening questionnaire (HSQ) and consult your health care provider if necessary. You may contact DNR Recruiting atfor a copy of the HSQ.
About the Department of Natural Resources (DNR).
Our mission is to manage sustain and protect the heal needs economically and socially for current and future generations. At DNR we approach our work through the lens of making Washington a better place environmentally and are dedicated to serving Washingtons lands and communities through diversity equity and inclusion.
Additional Information:
This recruitment may be extended and may also be used to fill future similar vacancies for up to sixty 60 days.
DNR does not use the EVerify system. For more information please visit.
Veterans wishing to claim Veterans preference please attach a copy of your DD214 NGB22 or other verification of military service. Please black out your social security number prior to attaching. We thank you and are grateful for your service!
Equal Opportunity Employer: The Washington State Department of Natural Resources is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create a working environment that includes and respects cultural racial ethnic sexual orientation and gender identity diversity. Women racial and ethnic minorities persons of disability persons over 40 years of age veterans military spouses or people with military status and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply. Persons needing accommodation in the application/testing process or this job announcement in an alternative format may callor email . Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through theWashington Relay Serviceby dialing 711 or.
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