Forestry Technician I Wildland Crewmember

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Why Come Work for Clackamas Fire

Join the forefront of emergency response with Clackamas Fire one of Oregons largest and most dynamic fire protection districts. We are at the heart of community safety proudly serving nearly 250000 residents across a diverse 303-square-mile area.

Our expansive service area is a tapestry of vibrant communities including Gladstone Happy Valley Johnson City Milwaukie Oregon City and Sandy along with numerous thriving unincorporated areas. This diversity not only enriches our work but also challenges and hones our skills in unique ways making us adaptable and proficient in a wide range of emergency scenarios.

Our team includes dedicated individuals that serve across a variety of disciplines providing high-quality internal and external customer service. Our firefighters expertly handle tens of thousands of incidents annually from 24 strategically located fire stations. The fire marshals office public education and wildland personnel protect our communities through community risk reduction activities. Our support and administrative personnel are the backbone of our mission using their technical expertise and skills to keep our systems infrastructure equipment and people functioning efficiently and enable our firefighters to perform at their best.

At Clackamas Fire our commitment goes beyond the call of duty:

• We are a family of professionals united by our purpose Sworn to Serve Dedicated to Save driving us to excel in saving lives and protecting property.

• Innovation accountability and teamwork are not just concepts but the pillars of our operational excellence ensuring we remain at the cutting edge of fire and emergency services.

• Our values are embodied in TEAMS: Trust Empowerment Accountability Mindset and Service. These values are the compass guiding our actions fostering a culture where open communication critical thinking and exceptional service are the norms.

• We are deeply invested in the personal and professional growth of our team understanding that their well-being directly translates to the quality of service we provide to our community.

• Our relentless pursuit of excellence in all aspects of our work is driven by a singular goal: to earn and maintain the unwavering trust of the communities we serve ensuring their safety and resilience.

By choosing a career with Clackamas Fire youre not just joining a team; youre becoming part of a family dedicated to making a significant impact in the lives of others and the safety of our community.

Overview
Forestry Technician I / Crewmember - complete wildland firefighting activities included in preparedness response and mitigation/recovery of wildland fires and other natural and manmade disasters.

Distinguishing Features
Position at this level assists with the completion of the tasks outlined within the series concept. The work at this level is planned and facilitates the training needs of an entry-level Forestry Technician I. This is a full time seasonal position not to exceed 18 pay periods in a 12-month period.

General Job information

Fighting wildland fire is extremely demanding both physically and emotionally. Wildland firefighting consists of long and stressful days of arduous work. Crewmembers are expected to participate in all aspects of fire suppression while we are on a fire assignment. These include initial attack extended attack fire line construction hose lay operations firing operations and mop-up. When not on a fire assignment the crew participates in daily physical training fire training and other project work.

Additionally the time commitment can be enormous but the rewards are equally gratifying. Working upwards of 1000 to 1500 hours during the summer can be both satisfying and lucrative. It is important that applicants be able to commit to working these long hours for the duration of the Wildland fire season which typically lasts from late spring to early fall.

If you are interested in obtaining a position you need to be a team player self-motivated self-disciplined and a hard worker.

• Using hand tools or power equipment by cutting scraping digging and chopping or burning out to remove flammable materials.
• Participate in mop-up duties by scraping digging chopping and applying water to remove heat. Operate and monitor firefighting vehicles in support of wildfire suppression.
• Complete pre-suppression/readiness duties such as road brushing live-fire training water hole location and develop knowledge of firefighting equipment protection district; roads topography and landowners.
• Participate in post-fire activities by identifying hazard trees operating chainsaws and brush removal equipment such as chippers grinders and masticators.
• Complete weather observations. Responsible for Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) suppression activities.
• May operate vehicles including cars trucks cache vans UTV/ATVs and crew vehicles. Operate fire engines Type 5 (400 gallons) and larger ( GVW). Complete safety inspections submitting requests for maintenance and maintain general upkeep to ensure all firefighting equipment is fire ready to support fire suppression activities.
• Assist in public outreach activities such as home shows civic groups fairs and parades. Conducts fire patrol activities within the assigned geographic areas including contacts with recreationists and the public. Ensures proper posting of fire prevention signs and communicates general public education of fire prevention statutes and rules. Use portable and mobile radios.
• Complete landscape and fire effects repair activities such as mowing weeding pruning spreading bark or rock using hand tools and power equipment. Complete building maintenance activities such as; minor repairs roofing painting concrete work and custodial duties.
• Responsible for vehicle maintenance activities such as fire readiness daily safety inspections fluid checks wash and wax fire engine inventories. Complete equipment maintenance by cleaning saws pumps and mowers; cleaning inspecting and sharpening hand tools such as Pulaski shovel and hazel hoe; cleaning and inspection of firefighting equipment such as hose and appliances. Complete vehicle inspection checklist.
• Maintain positive relationships with landowners cooperators and the public.

• Perform physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body such as climbing lifting balancing walking stooping and handling of materials.
• Provide information to supervisors co-workers and subordinates by telephone radio in written form e-mail or in person.
• Observe receive and otherwise obtain information from all relevant sources.
• Monitor and review information from materials events or the environment to detect or assess problems.
• Use hands and arms in handling installing positioning and moving materials and manipulating things.
• Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes. (not including computers or vehicles).

Minimum Qualifications

• NWCG course completion of S-130 S-190 L-180 and FEMA ICS100 ICS700 by time of appointment. (not required prior to application)
• Successful applicants must take and pass the physical fitness Work Capacity Test at the arduous level.
• Potential employees will be required to pass a medical examination prior to being hired.
• Requires a valid drivers license at the time of hire successful passage of pre-employment drug screening and criminal background check.
• Must be 18 years old at time of appointment.

• Valid US Passport for possible international travel
• Commercial Drivers License
• Experience working with hand and power tools and working outside in inclement weather conditions preferred.

1. Completed electronic application including supplemental questions.
2. Resume. Please make sure that your attached resume clearly meets the qualifications outlined above including dates of employment and comprehensive duties lists.
3. Certifications and Documentation. Please read all supplemental questions carefully and attach all applicable documentation requested.
4. Cover Letter. Short 1 page letter stating your relevant skills or qualifications why you would be a good candidate for hire and your developmental goals for the season if hired.

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1. Online or in-person interview.
2. Conditional candidates will need to conduct and pass pre-employment physicals prior to employment start date. Background/pre employment physicals will be conducted.
   • Offers of employment contingent on passing a drug screening.
   • Criminal backgrounds will be reviewed on a case by case basis.
3. Employee hire will be subject to successful completion of the work capacity test administered on first day of work. This consists of the individual walking 3 miles on level ground with a 45# weight vest/pack in 45 min or less. This is a pass/fail component.
4. Work Start date is: Wednesday April 15 2026.
   • Seasonal duration tentatively April 15 - October 1

Additional information:

• Please save a copy of this job announcement for your reference as it may not be available for you to view after the job closes.
• Eligible veterans who meet the qualifications will be given veterans preference. For further information please see the following website:Veterans Resources. NOTE: If claiming veterans preference please be sure to attach your DD214 or Disability letter from the VA.
• Clackamas Fire does not offer VISA sponsorships. Within three days of hire you will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Securitys I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States. Clackamas Fire District will review these documents to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States.
• If you wish to identify yourself as an individual with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and will be requesting accommodation please contact the Clackamas Fire Human Resources Division by calling .

Clackamas Fire is an equal opportunity employer committed to work force diversity fair employment practices and non-discrimination including pay equity for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race religion color sex marital status family status national origin age mental or physical disability protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or source of income.

Clackamas Fire is a drug free workplace.