What are the responsibilities and job description for the ENGINE BOSS position at Spokane Tribe?
VACANCY ANN #: STOI-24-017
TITLE: ENGINE BOSS
DEPARTMENT: FIRE / FUELS MANAGEMENT
STATUS: FULL-TIME, NON-EXEMPT
RATE OF PAY: $19.81 – $21.68 / PER HOUR
OPENING DATE: MARCH 12, 2024
CLOSING DATE: OPEN UNTIL FILLED
INTRODUCTION:
This position is a working leader of hand crews, engine crews, prescribed fire crews, work projects or tasks. The purpose of this rigorous position is wildland fire suppression/management/control as a leader of two or more crewmembers. Other wildland fire related duties will involve performing and leading crews in fire preparedness, prevention, monitoring, hazard reduction or fuels/forest management work. The incumbent will be assigned as a working leader for varying periods of time to one or more types of projects or tasks within the wildfire program. This is an arduous position and subject to medical screening and physical fitness testing.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES:
Performs individually or leads crew(s) in wildland fire suppression, fire prevention, preparedness, detection, resource rehabilitation, mobilization (step-up), prescribed fire, and training programs. Serves as a leader of an engine crew, hand crew or prescribed fire crew of three or more firefighters during wildland or prescribed fire operations.
Operates a wildland fire engine, positioning the engine for proper use of hose-lays during Or before suppression effort are needed. Directs others in operation and use of engine equipment and provides on-the-job instruction to other technicians. Inspects, services and adjusts fire engines including the pump, water lines, tank and reel. Keeps the engine in full state of readiness for emergency fire dispatch.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED FOR POSITION:
- Knowledge of strategies, tactics, and suppression methods used in containment and control of wildfires and wildland fires in order to relay assignments to crew members, accurately evaluate rapidly changing fire circumstances, determine when/if additional resources may be needed, or determine when circumstances warrant withdrawal of crew to safe
- Working knowledge of fire behavior including causes of fire, influence of temperature, humidity, wind, topography, slope and fuel moisture conditions, and fuels in order to know where to attach the fire, build fire line and where to be positioned to manage a wildland
SUPERVISORY CONTROL:
Engine Boss are in charge of a Type six fire engine with a crew of two Fire Fighters
SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
Has obtained the class room requirements for Single Resource that include;
S-230 S-290
S231 IS-700
S232 IS-800
S290 S-215
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be at least 18 years of age or older
- Must possess a High School Diploma or GED
- Must possess a valid Washington State Driver’s License and be insurable under the Tribe’s licensing requirements.
- Must meet Department of Interior’s wildland firefighter medical standards for arduous duty.
- Must be available to work as needed beyond a 40-hour workweek including weekend, holidays, and extended hours on weekdays.
- Must have a minimum of seven years of experience, with five of those years acting as an engine supervisor.
- Must have at least four off reservation assignments in the past three years while working with a qualified Engine Boss.
*Safety Sensitive Drug & Alcohol Screening / Subject to Random Testing
Contact: Sabrina McCoy or Empero Corral
Ph. # (509) 458 –6583, (509) 458-6527, Fax (509) 458-6556
E-mail: hrfrontdesk@spokanetribe.com
Applications Must Be Received In the Human Resources Department
No Later Than 4:30 p.m. On The Closing Date
The Spokane Tribe Reserves The Right To Hire According To Its Indian Preference Policy
Applicants Are Subject To A Pre-Employment Drug Test
Safety Sensitive Positions Will Also Test For Marijuana
Positions With The Spokane Tribe Are Subject To A 90-Day Orientation Period
Salary : $20 - $22
