Salary: $17.50-$24.00/ hour
Benefits: 6% employee PERS paid by District.
Status: Full Time, Seasonal
Closing: Wednesday July 24th, 2024, at 5pm

POSITION SUMMARY:
“ENTRY LEVEL” performs assignments as an entry level wildland firefighter crew member in developing a working knowledge of fire suppression and fuels management techniques, practices, and terminology. These members may assist in more specialized assignments such as structural firefighting, rescue operations, emergency medical operations and others. Training opportunities will be available for specialized assignments.

Minimum Qualifications:

Documentation required:

• High School diploma/ GED/ or equivalent

• Successful applicants will be required to take and pass the physical fitness Work Capacity Test at the arduous level
• Valid Driver’s license at time of hire
• Must pass criminal background check and pre-employment drug screening

Desired Qualifications:

• Prior Firefighting experience in wildland and/or structural fire

• Completion of NWCG S-130, S-190, L-180
• Forestry/logging experience, or other experience with hand and power tools

Applications are available at:

• Email to cwhitfield@sweethomefire.org
• The business office at 1099 Long St. in Sweet Home, 97386
• Or by calling 541-367-5882 from 8am to 5pm weekdays.
• Download Application Here

Applications must be received by 5pm on July 24th, 2024

Testing Process and Schedule:

• Oral interview July 29th and 30th, 2024
• Chiefs interview TBA
• Arduous Level Physical Fitness Work Capacity Test TBA
• Start date TBA