POSITION SUMMARY

New Crew Member Must pass basic wildland fire training, work capacity test, medical and crew physical tests. Must pass a pre-employment drug test and will be subject to future random drug testing as it is required for firefighters and by contracts with USDA Forest Service. No previous experience is required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Serves as a crew member on a timber stand improvement/fuels reduction crew and may serve on a wildland fire hand crew or engine crew when needed for wildland or prescribed fire. Performs assignments as a crew member in developing a working knowledge of timber stand improvement, fire suppression, prescribed burning and fuels management techniques, practices and terminology. 2. May operates a variety of motor vehicles to transport equipment, supplies, crew members, etc. 3. Other duties as assigned within the scope and complexity of this position's essential functions. 4. Must attend all mandatory training designated by the Human Resources Department and/or Department Director. 5. A valid driver's license is required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Failure to meet any of the required medical or physical qualifications will disqualify you from employment. Any condition, that would cause you to be a hazard to yourself or to others, will disqualify you for employment. You must pass an initial pre-employment physical examination and must be able to pass the work capacity fitness test (Must carry a 45 lb pack for 3 miles within 45 minutes). Duties involve rigorous fieldwork requiring above-average physical performance, endurance, and superior conditioning. Work requires prolonged standing, walking over uneven ground, and recurring bending, reaching, lifting, and carrying of items weighing over 50 pounds and shared lifting and carrying of heavier items, and similar strenuous activities requiring at least average agility and dexterity. Duties and demands for strenuous activities in emergencies under adverse environmental conditions and over extended periods of time. Operation of some specialized fire equipment can place extended physical stress on incumbent during fire activities.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

1. Must be capable of fully meeting all NWCG standards for at least one (1) of the following wildland fire positions within 2 years: Faller Type 2 Squad Boss/Firefighter Type 1 Incident Commander Type 5 2. A Valid Driver's License and insurable to drive without restrictions is preferred. 3. Individuals will be subject to mandatory drug screens. 4. Oral and written communication skills sufficient to effectively interact with people at levels, internal and external to the organization, including the public. 5. To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each function listed under the essential functions and physical demands categories of this position description. 6. Must be Red Carded for the season. 7. Able to perform all justified arduous tasks that are given. Pursuant to Bay Mills Indian Community Policies and Procedures §202.6, preference will be given to those of Native American descent.