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Fire Seasonal Wildland Firefighter 2 - Fixed Wing Mission Sensor Operator

State of Montana
Helena, MT
Category Operations
Job Description
We are seeking a Fire Seasonal Wildland Firefighter 2 - Fixed Wing Mission Sensor Operator to join our team. The position involves operating, calibrating, and maintaining systems used in collecting data and information from various sensors. You will work with highly technical, advanced equipment that provides information for wildland fire detection and mapping intelligence.

Requirements

  • Must have knowledge of wildland fire, related state rules and regulations, fire suppression principles and practices, rotary and fixed-wing aviation operations, and the Incident Command System (ICS)
  • Must have basic experience and skills managing information systems, computer system analysis, information technology, and geographic information systems (GIS)
  • Must have good physical condition and be able to achieve a physical fitness rating of "Arduous" in the NWCG and DNRC physical fitness standards within two weeks of employment

Benefits

  • Competitive pay
  • Opportunities for growth and additional compensation
  • Added assignment pay of 10% in addition to regular hourly rate for employees assigned to and supporting authorized emergency work
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