Fire Seasonal Wildland Firefighter - Helicopter Crew Member

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position title: fire seasonal wildland firefighter 1 - helicopter crew member - helena - )

do you want a meaningful and rewarding summer job? Do you enjoy physical, sometimes strenuous labor and enjoy the outdoors?

apply to be a firefighter!

each year, dnrc seeks hundreds of dedicated individuals to help protect montana wildlands from wildfire. These seasonal, temporary firefighting jobs are offered statewide throughout dnrc units. Employment is generally 3-6 months with work beginning as early as may and ending in late september with the potential to begin as early as april and run as late as october depending on fire activity.

We provide training, safety clothing, and protective gear. You bring enthusiasm and the ability to perform courageous outdoor work safely, productively, and responsibly.

we offer competitive pay with opportunities for growth and additional compensation. New: as a dnrc firefighter you are eligible for added assignment pay of 10% in addition to your regular hourly rate for employees assigned to and supporting authorized emergency work.

applications are accepted each year beginning in january. Don’t be alarmed if you don’t hear from us right away – it can be into spring before we start contacting applicants for interviews. Feel free to reach out to the contact listed on the recruitment announcement with questions you may have.

these seasonal positions will be open until filled with our first review of applications starting mid to late february. Applications will be reviewed every two weeks until filled.

early application is strongly encouraged.

the montana department of natural resources and conservation's mission is to help ensure that montana's land and water resources provide benefits for present and future generations.

the dnrc believes employees are their most important asset. The dnrc empowers employees to exercise professional judgment in carrying out their duties. Employees are provided with the training and tools necessary to achieve the mission. Both team effort and individual employee expertise are supported and sustained. Not only can you gain great experience and build great friendships, dnrc can also offer great career paths for the future!

please apply through the state of montana website (state careers.mt.gov)

application materials required:

• state application
• resume

that includes answers to the following questions:

• describe your training and work experience in wildland/urban interface and wildland (forest and range) firefighting. Please list your current red card qualifications, any fire training courses you have completed, the number and types of fire worked on and in what capacity.
• describe any outdoor work or recreation experience that you have and how it pertains to wildland firefighting.
• describe your experience and ability to perform physically demanding work for long periods under hot and dirty conditions. What do you do to remain physically fit?
• describe any experience you have working in/around or with helicopters or other aircraft.
• describe your ability and give an example of working with a diverse group of people.
• as a seasonal firefighter you will be asked to perform a wide range of tasks other than fire related duties, such as chain saw use, mechanical repair, and carpentry. Discuss any skills and abilities you possess in these or other areas.
• firefighting is performed in a team environment. Describe some experiences where you had to work as part of a team and reach a common goal.

*** must answer questions within your cover letter for your submission to be considered complete.

application and selection process:

the department of natural resources and conservation may assess the following factors in determining whether an applicant meets the qualifications for the position: application, resume, cover letter, interview, references and a pack test.

applicants claiming employment preference are required to provide proper documentation, i.e., vet preference (dd214), disabled vet document from u.s. Veterans administration certifying service-connected disability or purple heart…