Lookout Operator (EM-42652)
Lookout Operator (EM-42652)
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CLOSING DATE: July 18 2025
POSITION: Lookout Operator (2 positions)
SALARY: $20.00 - $23.42 per hour DOE
REPORTS TO: Assistant Fire Management Officer
LOCATION: MTFC; Reservation Wide (Omak Mountain Lookout & Whitmore Lookout)
Basic Functions: This is a non-exempt position. Thisis the entry level position that performsgeneral fire lookout duties in a variety of weather conditions. No previoustrainingor experienceis required. The employees occupying these positions are requiredto live in a tower or small cabin 6 days per week. During thunderstorms employeesplot various lightningstrikes for possibleforest and range fires. Weather reading is required throughoutthe day.
Qualifications
Education and Training:
- Requiresa high school diplomaor GED.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
- Requires knowledge in theuse and care of the Osbourne Fire Finder.
- Requires general knowledge of the Colville Reservation and importantlandmarks to assist in identifyingfire locations
- Requires knowledge in themaintenance of various types of lookout appliances such as heaters rangesor refrigerators.
- Requires ability to understandand carry out oral and written instructions.
- Requires general knowledge of the Colville Reservation and various important landmarks.
Note: Pursuant to Tribal Policy if this position is safety sensitive it is subject to pre-employment drug testing. In addition this position is subject to reasonable suspicion and post-accident drug testing.
TRIBAL MEMBER AND INDIAN PREFERENCE WILL APPLY; PREFERENCE WILL ALSO BE GIVEN TO HONORABLY DISCHARGED VETERANS WHO ARE MINIMALLY QUALIFIED.
If required of this position you must possess and maintain avalid Washington State drivers license and be eligible for the Tribes Vehicle Insurance. In addition this position may be subject to pre-employment background clearances. If applicable these clearances must be maintained throughout employment.
INFORMATION: Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation Human Resources Office P.O. Box 150 Nespelem WA 99155
Employment Type
Temp
