Center for Environmental Management of Military Lands

(2 Positions)

POSITIONS

The Center for Environmental Management of Military Lands (CEMML) is hiring two nonstudent hourly Wildland Firefighters to conduct prescribed burning and wildland firefighting activities at Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM), WA. These positions are 40hours/week with intermittent overtime, for a duration of four months 1 June—30 September 2024.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The wildland firefighter will be a member of a large crew and will assist with fire-line preparation and implementing fuels treatments including mechanically manipulating vegetation, herbicide application, operating heavy equipment, ecological prescribed burns, and responding to wildfires on JBLM in grassland and forest ecosystems. The wildland firefighter will assist with data collection for fire effects monitoring and help implement post-burn follow-up treatments and seeding. They will work in collaboration with lead personnel to ensure task completion and team safety.

WORK LOCATION

Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM) is located 9.1 miles south-southwest of Tacoma, Washington, and is a training and mobilization center for all services and is the only Army power projection base west of the Rocky Mountains. The facility is under the U.S. Army Joint Base Garrison and includes the U.S. Army’s Fort Lewis and the U.S. Air Force’s McChord Air Force Base. JBLM is 90,000 acres with one of the largest remaining intact forest areas in the Puget Sound basin.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• A High School Diploma, General Education Development (GED), or equivalent required.
• A minimum of one season’s work experience in fire management is required.
• The successful candidate must have or be able to obtain a driver’s license by employment start date.
• Ability to obtain a Class B commercial driver’s license if deemed necessary.
• Meet requirements for the NWCG standards for Fire Fighter Type 2, which includes an annual pack test at arduous level and fire line refresher (maintained annually).

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in the operation and maintenance of heavy equipment in wildland fire and forestry practices is desired. Page 1 of 3
• Experience with prescribed fire and wildfire suppression, familiarity with ecosystems and fire regimes of the northwest is highly preferred.
• Experience compiling and utilizing environmental and ecological data.
• Experience with fire effects monitoring techniques.
• Experience with GIS software (including ArcMap Pro, Avenza and Field Maps) and GPS is beneficial.
• Degree in natural resource management or related field.
• Experience with herbicide application and/or current WSDA pesticide license or ability to obtain.

PAY RATE AND EMPLOYEMENT TERM

The pay rate is $20-24/hour, depending on experience. The positions will last 4 months from 1 June 2024 through 30 September 2024.

APPLICATION REQUIRMENTS

For full consideration, apply no later than 19 April 2024. To be considered, applicants must meet the minimum qualifications listed in this announcement. A complete application consists of the following items:

1. One-page cover letter describing wildland or prescribed firefighting experience and expiration date of RedCard
2. Resume (no more than 2 pages)

Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. Please remove social security numbers and birthdates from application materials.

Applicants should send clearly labeled application materials to Gina.smith@colostate.edu

ORGANIZATION

CEMML is a research, education, and service unit within the Warner College of Natural Resources at Colorado State University (CSU). CEMML applies the latest and most appropriate science to promote the sustainable management of natural and cultural resources on Department of Defense and other public lands. We provide technical support, conduct applied research, and offer career development and learning opportunities to support resource stewardship. We collaborate with our sponsors and other CSU departments to resolve complex environmental issues, leaving a legacy of science-based decisions that sustain our resources for future generations.

To learn more about CEMML’s contributions to land management, our mission, vision, and values, please visit http://www.cemml.colostate.edu/.

BACKGROUND CHECK

Colorado State University is committed to providing a safe and productive learning and living community. To achieve that goal, we conduct background investigations for all final candidates being considered for employment. Background checks may include, but are not limited to, criminal history, national sex offender search and motor vehicle history.

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