Wildland Firefighter/Ranger (Ben Hill-Irwin)

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Forestry Commission, Georgia - GFC
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May 04, 2023 Post Date
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An exciting career in wildland firefighting awaits you! (click to view a video) (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XFpaVd4bQQo)

• Do you love working outside?
• Do you thrive as a part of a team? Are you self-directed and able to make decisions on your own?
• Are you adaptable, flexible and committed to public service?
• Are you comfortable in high-adrenaline/emergency-response environments?

If so, you may have a career ahead of you in wildland firefighting!
Georgia Forestry Commission's elite workforce is focused on conserving and protecting Georgia's forest resources. Our highly trained wildland firefighters enjoy a dynamic work environment, become experts in the field of wildland fire suppression/prevention, and become part of a unique, all-hazard response state agency.
Apply today to see if you have what it takes!
Must have a commercial learner's permit (CLP) prior to hire date and the ability to obtain a CDL within 12 weeks.
If you advance in the selection process, you will be contacted and invited to tour the unit.
This position will work out of GA Forestry Commission’s Irwin County office located in Ocilla, GA.
For more information call 229-468-2118.
Click here to learn more about our GREAT benefits (http://www.gatrees.org/about-us/employment/benefitstraining.cfm) !
Click here to learn more about forestry and wildland firefighting (Southern Group of State Foresters):
"People of Forestry" (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjo3SIjzmraevdt7ssk6EqXzncE1ylZna)
Ranger/Wildland Firefighter Job Duties

• Under close supervision receives training and instruction in fire control duties using heavy equipment.
• Inspects property to ensure compliance with laws, codes, and regulations.
• Ensures proper operation and maintenance of firefighting equipment.
• Carries out the implementation of fire prevention campaigns.
• Performs upkeep and maintenance of buildings, grounds, and equipment.
• Controls and extinguishes fires using manual and power equipment.
• Prepares reports.
• Participates in forestry related services and programs such as reforestation, community and school activities.
• Participates in a rotating “on call” schedule to respond to requests for assistance after hours and on weekends/holidays.
• Assists with maintaining buildings, grounds, and equipment.
• Operates fire engines and hoselays.
• Responds to fire calls and other requests for assistance, such as accidents and other emergencies.
• Operates commercial class transport and medium to heavy duty crawler tractor in wild land fire suppression and construction of pre-suppression fire breaks.
• Must live and/or relocate to within 45 minutes of assigned work location.

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A minimum score of 80 on the Ranger 1 written examination AND the ability to obtain a Commercial Driver's License within 12 weeks of hire date.
Additional Information

• Requisition ID: NAT00QM
• Internal Contact Email: [email protected]
• Posting End Date: May 22, 2023
• Number of Openings: 1
• Shift: Day Job
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• Internal Contact Name: Cory Dexter Thornton
• Advertised Salary: 35,000.00