Assistant Prescribed Fire Leader

Title: Assistant Prescribed Fire Leader Hiring Range: $17.
00 an hour Agency: Department of Forestry Location: Eastern Office Waverly Agency Website: www.
dof.
virginia.
gov Recruitment Type: General Public - G Job Duties The Virginia Department of Forestry is seeking to hire a part-time assistant prescribed fire leader for Summer - Fall 2023.
This position will be based at the VDOF Waverly office and work in the Department's Central and Eastern Regions, generally in Virginia's southern piedmont and coastal plain areas.
This position will assist the Department with the preparation, completion, and follow-up monitoring of prescribed fires on public and private land by assisting with all aspects of prescribed fire operations such as line construction, heavy equipment operation, use of ignition devices (e.
g.
fuses, drip torches), patrolling fire line, and the use of water and hand tools to perform mop-up.
Duties include: Prescribed fire operations, locating & constructing fire lines with bulldozers, coordinating and overseeing small crew of firefighters in line preparation or prescribed fire implementation, monitoring prescribed burns, and tool/equipment maintenance.
May be assigned to assist in suppression of wildfires when needed.
Must have the ability to negotiate different types of forested and rough terrain on foot, and the ability to travel within the state of Virginia and stay overnight on occasion.
Must be able to work independently and in a team environment.
Minimum Qualifications Completion of National Wildfire Coordinating Group S-130 Firefighter Training and S-190 Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior courses.
Experience in prescribed burning and/or wildland fire fighting.
Must have valid drivers license.
Have the ability to work in a sometimes stressful environment.
Experience supervising employees.
Additional Considerations: Completion of NWCG S-212 power saw course.
Virginia Certified Prescribed Burn Manager.
Possess Virginia class B or A Commercial Driver’s License.
Special Instructions: You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully.
Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
Must pass moderate physical fitness test, per Federal guidelines.
The test consists of walking 2 miles in 30 minutes carrying a 25-pound pack.
Selected candidate is required to be drug tested and pass a criminal background check.
Contact Information: Name: Kristina Clore Phone: 434-529-7244 Email: kristina.
clore@dof.
virginia.
gov In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process.
To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI).
Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability.
If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: Career Pathways for Individuals with Disabilities, or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.
Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force.
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