Wildland Firefighter

During wildland fire season, Lomakatsi currently staffs a 20-person Wildland Suppression Hand Crew (Type 2) as well as a Wildland Engine (Type 6). Qualifications

• Previous Firefighter Type 2 (FFT2) wildland fire experience is preferred

• Refresher training can be provided to individuals who do not have current certifications

• Lomakatsi gives preference to employees who want to work annually in project work

Restoration Forestry Worker – Sawyer: Forestry and Fuels

Outside of wildland fire season, Lomakatsi crew members conduct forest restoration work including thinning, as well as hand piling, pile burning, and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Knowledge and experience operating a chainsaw for non-commercial fuels reduction

• Knowledge and experience with piling/burning of slash associated with fuels reduction

• Understanding of basic forestry concepts and local tree/shrub species

• Bilingual English/Spanish speaking preferred but not required

Benefits for Full Time Annual Employees

• Health Insurance

• 401k

• Paid Time Off (Sick and Vacation)

• 11 Annual Paid Holidays

Options to submit completed application: (Attn: Andres Marquez / John Cymore)

• Send digitally to jobs@lomakatsi.org

• Send by US postal service: PO BOX 3084 Ashland, Oregon 97520

• Call 541-488-0208 to schedule appt. to drop off at Lomakatsi office with Andres Marquez

Job Application: https://lomakatsi.org/wp-content/uploads/Job-Ad-Restoration-Forestry-Worker-English-Ad-and-App-3-12-21.pdf