NEOGOV · 1 week ago
DFPC Firefighter I: Module Crewmember, Granby
Grand County, CO
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$57K/yr - $69K/yr
2+ years expThe State of Colorado's Division of Fire Prevention and Control (DFPC) is dedicated to safeguarding lives and property through effective fire management. The Module Crewmember will provide wildland fire suppression response, assist in mitigation projects, and support all-hazard incident responses while adhering to DFPC's core values of honor, integrity, service, and loyalty.
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Responsibilities
Constructs fireline utilizing hand tools
Cuts and clears vegetation utilizing power saws
Performs structure protection
Conducts mop up and patrol operations
Assists with ignition operations
Operates pumps
Installs hose lays and water delivery systems
Performs and assists with rescue operations
Operates and travels in vehicles on and off-road
Hauls and packs fire related equipment and supplies
Uses various tools and equipment such as chainsaws, shovels, drip torches, fusees, pulaskis
Uses various communication methods including radios
Assists with safety inspections, maintaining and repairing of tools and equipment
Assists and follows demobilizing duties, including required incident documentation
Cuts, clears, piles, and disposes of treated vegetation
Uses tools and equipment such as chainsaws, firing equipment, portable pumps, chippers, air curtain burners and more
Constructs firelines and prescribed fire burning as assigned
Performs ignitions and holding operations
Conducts mop up and patrol operations
Uses various communication methods including radios
Uses and maintains on and off-road vehicles
Hauls and packs fire related equipment and supplies
Assists with safety inspections, maintains and repairs tools and equipment
Cleans, reconditions, and stores properly
Establishes and maintains the physical fitness level necessary to effectively perform hard physical labor for extended periods under adverse climate, fuel, and terrain conditions
Assists with inspection & maintenance of assigned crews response equipment, vehicles, tools, PPE and more; assists with maintaining inventory of tools, PPE, equipment
Assists with collecting, compiling and calculating various wildland fuels and fire danger rating indices
On-going training in the basic understanding of multichannel radio operations, including plain language and incident command system (ICS) terminology
On-going training and professional development in the State of Colorado; CDPS, DFPC & WFMS standard operating policies, procedures & guidelines. This includes time-keeping systems, time & leave policies, incident documentation requirements, travel & purchasing policies and more
Assists with the logistics and instruction of various courses, trainings and events, such as wildfire suppression, incident management, structural firefighting, medical and first aid, job fairs and community outreach to DFPC employees and external agency personnel
Assists other DFPC programs (reports, data entry, filing, training and testing, inspections, research, fire billing, logistics etc.) as needed and available to support the mission of CDPS and DFPC
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Qualification to NWCG standards as a Firefighter Type 2 (FFT2)
Current valid driver's license at time of hire, and must obtain a Colorado-issued driver's license within 1 month of hire
Must be 18 years of age at time of hire
Requires successful completion of a background investigation that includes a polygraph exam, a fingerprint based criminal history search, reference checking, driving history, drug screen
Must maintain an Arduous Fitness Level rating (based on NWCG standards) throughout the entire employment period
Must be able to obtain an Arduous Fitness Level rating within 2 weeks of hire
Preferred
Two (2) or more years of wildland fire, fire service, fuels management or related experience
Previous experience with state level fire programs, with a preference for experience with the state of CO fire programs
Exceptional candidates will also have one or more of the following NWCG qualifications: Firefighter Type 1 (FFT1), Basic Faller (FAL3) or higher, Incident Commander Type 5 (ICT5), Helicopter Crewmember (HECM)
State of Colorado/DFPC: Structural Firefighter I or equivalent
Medical certifications and qualifications including: Wilderness First Responder, Emergency First Responder, or Emergency Medical Technician
Demonstrated commitment to public service and community involvement
Benefits
Medical and dental options are available for permanent employees and their dependents. We also offer short and long-term disability coverage, and life insurance that includes legal resources and discounts.
State contribution into Health Savings Account when enrolled in HDHP.
Job protected medical leave under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and the State of Colorado Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program (FAMLI).
Paid medical leave benefits provided by the State of Colorado.
Eligibility for hybrid or other flexible work arrangements based on the nature of the role.
We offer unmatched retirement benefits including mandatory PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus optional 401K and 457 plans. For information on mandatory employee salary deferral (in lieu of contribution to Social Security), visit Colorado PERA for details.
CDPS provides generous time off including 11 paid holidays annually and accrued annual and sick leave and annual wellness days.
The Employee Assistance Program (C-SEAP) is available in every region of the state. It is our effort to support the well-being of employees and the workplace. EAPs provide short-term counseling, referrals and resources, as well as training and organizational development services.
Additional benefits offered include tuition reimbursement and reduced college tuition at CSU Global and DeVry University.
Credit Union of Colorado membership eligibility.
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
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