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Forest Fire Equipment Operator

State Of North Carolinia

Forest Fire Equipment Operator

Brunswick, NC
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Forest Fire Equipment Operator Salary $32,703.00 - $51,904.00 Annually Location Brunswick County, NC Job Type Permanent Full-Time Department Dept of Agriculture & Consumer Services Job Number 60031784-00075 Closing 1/11/2019 5:00 PM Eastern Description of Work Recruitment Range: $32,703-$51,903 Salary Grade: GN07 The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services provide services that promote and improve agriculture, agribusiness and forests; protect consumers and businesses; and conserve farmland and natural resources for the prosperity of all North Carolinians. The Department employs approximately 2000 employees. The N.C. Forest Service is charged by state law to provide for the prevention and control of forest fires in any and all parts of the state. This position does have fire control and emergency response duties. This position is responsible for the operation of a bulldozer in either fire suppression, pre-suppression, prescribed burning, forestation or all or part of the listed task. The position is responsible for the operation and maintenance of a bulldozer, a hauling unit, and other heavy equipment that may be assigned. Must perform minor repairs and assist district mechanic with major repairs. Responsible for fabrication of assigned equipment as needed. Other duties may include assisting with information and education programs, a variety of forest management activities or other tasks as assigned. Work may involve travel away from home for extended periods of time. Work hours are typically 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Monday through Friday, but some work functions require evening, holiday, and/or weekend work. NC Forest Service has emergency response duties mandated by General Statute. Wildfire and disaster/emergency assistance require year round readiness, 24/7 and may require 7-day work weeks, extended hours and on-call/emergency call-back availability. Overnight travel sometimes required. Environmental exposures are adverse weather, forest pest, falling limbs, hunters, cramped conditions, intense heat, dust, smoke and hazardous debris. Occasional heavy lifting required. ** Pre-employment mandatory drug testing required and must possess a Medical Examiner's Certification (Med Card) as a condition of offer and employment. ** Residency required within 30-minute drive of duty station. Duty Station Location: Brunswick County Headquarters 1159 Green Swamp Road Supply, NC 28462 ** 13 speed hauling unit Driving evaluation may be given the day of the interview ** Crawler Proficiency evaluation may be given the day of the interview ** Home telephone required **Must have Class A CDL or NC CDL learner permit and CDL within 60 days of hire? Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies Skilled in performing minor equipment repairs. Good oral communication skills. Ability to operate and maintain heavy equipment such as bulldozer, motor grader, and excavator; ability to operate a truck tractor with low boy trailer over the road in a variety of driving conditions; ability to work independently as a team player. Self-starter and the ability to achieve goals and service oriented with the ability to listen and work cooperatively with others. Necessary Special Qualifications: Completion of NCFS FFEO training schedule within 2 years of hire Minimum Education and Experience Requirements High school or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) and two years of heavy equipment operation experience. Necessary Special Requirement: Completion of NC FFEO training schedule within two years of hire. Necessary Special Qualifications: Commercial Driver s License, or NC CDL learner permit at time of hire and NC CDL within 60 days of hire. Pass a drug screening test and possess a Medical Examiner's Certification (Medical Card) as a condition of job offer and employment. Supplemental and Contact Information Any employment offer may be less than the maximum of the range due to salary equity with similarly situated employees or the selected candidate's related education and experience. Please follow instructions to apply on-line. It is important that your application includes all of your relevant education and experience. Text or attached resumes ARE NOT accepted as a substitution for a completed application. Those applicants seeking veteran's preference should submit a copy of their Form DD-214. All Law Enforcement positions and positions requiring a Pilot's License or a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) shall be subject to pre-employment drug testing. All positions requiring a Commercial Driver's License shall also be subject to pre-employment DMV physicals. Selected applicants must obtain a U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) medical certificate prior to employment. If a CDL is listed as a preference and the selected applicant has a CDL at the time of hire then the CDL will become a requirement for the position. **Note: When required, you must answer the question(s) for this position or your application will be considered incomplete. ** Questions regarding this posting? Contact 919-707-3201. For permanent appointments: State of North Carolina employees have the opportunity to participate in a compelling array of benefits to enhance their quality of life, their health, and their future. Benefits include employee health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, NC Flex (a variety of high-quality, low cost benefits on a pre-tax basis), and paid vacation, sick, and community service leave, to name a few. Some benefits require 30 + hours work/week for participation. To find out about these, and other programs, please visit our Employee Benefits page: For temporary, contract or other supplemental staffing appointments: There are no paid leave, retirement or other benefits associated with these appointment types. 01 Do you currently live or willing to relocate to within a 30-minute drive of duty station location; located at 1159 Green Swamp Road, Supply, NC 28462? Yes No 02 Are you skilled in performing minor equipment repairs? (If you answer yes, you MUST include your experience on your application under "duties" in order to qualify for this position.) Yes No 03 To the best of your knowledge, have you or a company that you have worked for been given a warning letter, civil penalty, notice of violation or a settlement agreement by the NC Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services or one of its divisions while you were employed with that company? Yes No 04 If you answered "yes" to the previous question, please explain the nature of the warning letter, civil penalty, notice of violation or settlement agreement, the date, and how it was resolved if you have knowledge of that information. If you answered "no", please put "N/A" in the provided textbox. Required Question Agency State of North Carolina Address NOTE: Apply to the department listed on posting An Equal Opportunity Employer, North Carolina, State Government Website

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    Government Administration