Seasonal Senior Helicopter Crewmember

• Performs wildland fire duties including hand-line construction water handling general and aerial suppression support prevention activities equipment inspections and training.
• Performs Helicopter Crewmember (HECM) duties including Initial Attack and Helibase support.
• Maintains accurate maintenance record books for support vehicles.
• Ensures accurate time and Fire Activity Reporting mid-month and end of the month as requested by supervisor.
• Perform project work both on and off duty station including but not limited to: fuel reduction timber stand improvement and pile burning.
• Performs general facility and compound duties.
  

PREFERENCES/**AGENCY REQUIREMENTS:


**Senior Helicopter Crew Member must meet the firefighter physical fitness qualifications at the level III Arduous level and must possess a current Red Card certification as a Helicopter Crewmember (HECM) with Incident Commander Type V (ICT5) per NWCG 310-1 June 2013 minimum standard.

Preference may be given to candidates with at least two seasons of experience on a helitack crew.


KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledge of complex wildland firefighting techniques fire equipment fire behavior fuel models and the Incident Command System.
• Skills in written and oral communications and interpersonal relationships.

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

• 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 away from home.
• Duties include but may not be limited to the ability to carry up to 45 pounds run bend twist walk and/or climb.
• A work capacity test or pack test that measures candidates physical fitness is administered as part of the selection process. Candidates are required to pass at the Arduous level for a firefighter crewmember or natural resource worker position.
  

• FLSA: Non-Exempt
• The employment period is from approximately April 2026 to November 2026 but may be extended to support the agencys mission up to nine (9) months.
• This is a seasonal hourly position.
• Housing is furnished at the Duncan Ranch Helibase.
• Additional benefits may be available depending on the length of the season.