Tahoe Douglas Fire Protection District An Equal Opportunity Employer JOB ANNOUNCEMENT 193 Elks Point Rd. -- P.O. Box 919 Zephyr Cove, NV 89448                   Wildland/Fuels Reduction Crew Member $12-$13.50 per hour     Primary Duties Work as a member of a wildland firefighting crew. Work as an essential member of a fuels reduction crew. Independently engage in labor-intensive, physically demanding, manual work. Work involves lifting, bending, and carrying heavy loads on uneven terrain. Use power and specialized hand tools to reduce, remove and modify vegetation. Assume responsibility, care, maintenance, and security of district facilities, tools and equipment. Display good judgment and safe work practices; correct unsafe work procedures. Operate district vehicles. Respond to emergency situations both in and out of the District Other related duties as assigned   Minimum Qualifications High School Graduate or GED 18 years of age Valid Drivers License Ability to work safely and cooperatively in a group setting and work within a variety of working conditions. Ability to perform manual labor in rough terrain, lift heavy loads, and work for extended periods of time in various weather conditions. No felony convictions   Desirable Qualifications Excellent customer service skills. Good organization skills. Working knowledge of the principles and practices of fuels reduction. Knowledge of operation and maintenance procedures for chippers, chainsaws and hand tools. Healthcare Provider CPR (or equivalent), First Aid or EMT Completion of S-110, S-130, S-190, or equivalency (Basic 32), S-212. Class A or B Faller.   Term of Employment This is a seasonal position. The term of employment begin May 11, 2010.  If possible, schedule accommodations may be made for employees attending schools of higher education.     Notice: TDFPD does not provide housing. Once offered employment, candidates must pass a background exam, pre-employment health screening, and physical ability  test. Employees in this position are subject to pre-employment and random drug and/or alcohol testing.   How to Apply   Applications are available at Tahoe Douglas Fire Station #3 (see address below) Applications may also be downloaded: see below Hand deliver or mail completed applications to (Include copy of DMV driving record printout):   Hand deliver to:                                                          Mail to: Tahoe Douglas Fire District Station #3              Tahoe Douglas Fire Protection District 193 Elks Point Rd. Zephyr Cove, NV               P.O. Box 919 Attn: Mark Novak                                                        Zephyr Cove, NV 89448                                                                                     Attn: Keegan Schafer Contact Person:         Keegan Schafer                                     Crew Supervisor                                     775-586-1817                                     kschafer@tahoefire.com Download: 2010 application crewmember.pdf