Firefighter II

POSITION SUMMARY

Under direct supervision of the Battalion Chief and/or Fire Captain, this position will assist in all aspects of wild land and prescribed fire operations including preparation, ignition, monitoring, holding, mop-up, and rehabilitation. Firefighter II will perform tasks to control and extinguish wildfires as needed. This position is comprised mostly of actual fieldwork with some time spent in the office. This is a uniformed position. ## DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Serves as a Firefighter (FFT2) on a Wild land Fire Suppression Crew. 2. Assists in all aspects of wild land and prescribed fire operations including preparation, ignition, monitoring, holding, mop-up, and rehabilitation. 3. Collects fire weather data, fuel and/or soil samples, map projects, and maintains appropriate records, including fire reports. 4. Assists the Fire Captain in collecting and evaluating weather information, fuels, topography, and fire behavior data for wild land fires. 5. Operates portable pumps, chain saws, and other common fire equipment. 6. Performs tasks to control and extinguish wildfires as needed. 7. Responsible for vehicle logs, maintenance and upkeep of all vehicles, equipment, or other fire related gear. 8. Available for extended emergency incident dispatches (14-28 days) anywhere needed. 9. Performs other related duties as assigned. ## EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE 1. G6: Highschool diploma or GED with four years specified experience. 2. Employees must be willing to acquire any special certifications or attend any training that is determined to be relevant or become required of the position in the future. 3. Candidates with equivalent combinations of education, training and experience will be considered.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Must be 18 years or older, required. 2. Basic 32 Fire Training and required refresher training. 3. Work capacity test at an arduous level. 4. Sufficient physical strength and dexterity to accomplish fieldwork (Work Capacity Test-Arduous). 5. Demonstrable ability to use originality and good judgment in adapting accepted practices and procedures required to accomplish specific tasks under changing or unexpected circumstances. 6. Skill and experience in operating and maintaining gas powered equipment such as chainsaw, weed eater, etc. 7. Chainsaw FALA/B Certificate 8. Familiarity with computers, including word processing and spreadsheets. Recognition that in order to serve Yurok People one must know as much as possible about Yurok history, culture and values. 9. Recognition that in order to serve Yurok People one must know as much as possible about Yurok history, culture and values. ## SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: 1. All applicants are subject to the Tribe’s Drug and Alcohol Policy including pre-employment screening. 2. All applicants will acknowledge and follow all Yurok Tribe personnel and other policies and procedures. 3. The Yurok Tribe is an equal opportunity employer who exercises Indian preference; Indian Reorganization Act of 1934 (Title 25, USC, Section 472). 4. Valid state issued driver’s license and/or the ability to obtain a California driver’s license. Must be insurable on the Tribe’s insurance policy. 5. Must pass a background investigation and fingerprint clearance. 6. Position could require travel and occasional work outside of regular work schedule.