Washington Department of Natural Resources

Summer 2006

Washington

Must be age 18 and possess a high school diploma or G.E.D at the time of hire. �� Must have a valid driver’s license with a 3-year driving abstract free from serious traffic violations and two years of driving experience. Examples of serious traffic violations: Within three years any suspension or revocation of license for reckless driving, hit and run, leaving an accident scene, failure to appear, driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol, or other vehicle-related felony; or for multiple traffic offenses (4 moving violations/infractions in 12 months/5 moving violations/infractions in 24 months) resulting in a Conditional Status driving record or subsequent suspension/revocation of license, or 6 or more moving violations with a 12-month period resulting in license suspension. �� The ability to act promptly and use good judgment in emergencies, and deal tactfully with the public. �� All candidates applying for fire positions will be required to pass a work capacity test or “pack” test during the selection process. The pack test may be administered before or after a contingent employment offer has been made. General information about the pack test is included in this packet and more detailed information is provided to candidates at the time they are interviewed. �� Some positions may be subject to pre-employment drug testing and the ability to operate a manual transmission in a fire truck. �� Natural Resource Worker applicants must also have three months of natural resource labor experience. Desired Qualifications: Three months fire fighting experience. �� Current Red Card rating of Firefighter Type 1 (FFT1). �� Strong leadership skills.

For complete job details see: http://www.dnr.wa.gov/jobs/2006fire.pdf

Temporary

The hiring process for summer fire fighting employment is decentralized to the agency’s six regional offices throughout Washington State. Each region manages their own hiring process for applicants who are interested and available to work within their geo

Forest fire fighter is an entry-level position. Previous natural resource experience is not required. A forest fire fighter will learn and apply fundamental techniques in the prevention and suppression of forest fires. A forest fire fighter performs entry-level wildland fire duties including hand-line construction, water handling, general suppression and prevention activities or training. When not engaged in wildland fire suppression, forest fire fighters will perform forestry oriented manual labor such as timber stand improvement and maintaining recreation sites, buildings, grounds, roads and equipment. Uponhire, basic wildland fire training is provided.

$1,509 per month or $8.67 per hour

The starting salary for forest fire fighter is $1,509 per month or $8.67 per hour (maximum salary, depending on time/seasons spent in the job, is $1,726 per month or $9.92 per hour.) For all hours worked under the Incident Command System, one dollar $1.00

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