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Capstone Fire Management is seeking upbeat, motivated, and experienced safety professionals to join our family. The Crew Boss position is perfect for team-oriented individuals with the ability to work independently while collaborating with multiple work groups and organizations. If you’re looking for a new opportunity and want to join a professional organization with an, consider a career move to Capstone Fire Management Inc.

Looking For:

SQUAD BOSS

Duties

Serves as a supervisory wildland firefighter on a handcrew during initial attack fire suppression activities, locates fireline, directs and participates in fireline construction, backfiring and burnout operations, engine and pump operations, tree falling and holding/patrol/mop up operations. Uses a variety of specialized tools, equipment and techniques to actively suppress fires. May participate in prescribed fire operations. May be required to be a fully qualified chain saw operator.

Gathers and considers information on weather data, topography, fuel types, and fire behavior in responding to wildland fire incidents. When positioning and deploying personnel and equipment, recommends best approaches and practices to use in protection of the values at risk.

Makes initial evaluation of fire situations, determines rate of spread, potential hazards to property and other improvements, suppression method to use, hose lays, deployment of crew, point of initial attack, type of tools to use and application of water.

Responsible for operation and maintenance of specialized equipment used to respond to wildland and prescribed fire situations. Accomplishes emergency repairs as necessary to permit continued use of equipment. In those instances when the apparatus cannot be used effectively in suppressing the fire, the incumbent takes appropriate control action in attacking the fire.

Operates a variety of motor vehicles to transport equipment, supplies, crew members, etc.

Performs basic first aid.

Provides technical and administrative supervision to handcrew or prescribed fire crew, typically comprised of 20 persons. The incumbent spends at least 25% of the time on supervisory duties. Plans work to be accomplished by subordinates, sets and adjust short term priorities, and prepare schedules for completion of work. Assigns work to subordinates based on priorities, selective consideration of the difficulty and requirements of assignments, and the capabilities of the incumbents. Develops performance standards and evaluates work performance of subordinates. Gives advice, counsel or instruction to incumbents on both work and administrative matters.

Hears and resolves minor complaints from incumbents. Effects minor disciplinary measures such as warnings and recommends other action in more serious cases. Identifies and provides for training needs. Finds ways to improve production or increase the quality of work directed.

Obtains travel and personnel paperwork.

Check-ins at incident.

Attends operational briefings.

Receives briefing from supervisor.

Briefs subordinates on tactical assignment, fuels, topography, weather, safety zones and escape routes throughout the operational period.

Applies skill and knowledge of fireline tactics and equipment to the assignment.

Keeps supervisor informed of progress, changes in conditions, fire behavior and special events.

Completes fireline construction assignment.

Patrols fireline for spot fires and slopovers.

Briefs relief forces.

Ensures health and welfare of crewmembers.

Arranges for logistical support when needed.

Completes personnel evaluations.

Completes ICS-214 form.

Confirms demobilization instructions with supervisor and brief subordinates.

Position Knowledge and/or Requirements

Must have knowledge of supervisory policies, procedures and methods in order to manage a diverse workforce.

Knowledge of strategies, tactics, and suppression methods used in containment and control of wildfires and wildland fires in order to relay assignments to crew members, accurately evaluate rapidly changing fire circumstances, determine when/if additional forces may be needed, or determine when circumstances warrant withdrawal of crew to a safe location.

Knowledge of fire behavior including causes of wildland fire, influence of temperature, humidity, wind, topography, slope and fuel moisture conditions, and fuels in order to know where to attack the fire, build fire line, where to be positioned to manage a wildland fire, and to identify hazards.

Knowledge of accepted fire safety practices and procedures to prevent injury and loss of life.

Knowledge of agency and interagency qualification, position task book requirements and procedures adopted by the NWCG.

Knowledge of the organization and the function of cooperative interagency fire organizations such as federal, state and local governments to facilitate wildland fire operations in a multi-jurisdictional setting.

Physical Demands

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 include 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.

Work Environment

The work is primarily performed in forest and range environments in steep terrain where surfaces may be extremely uneven, rocky, covered with vegetation, and in smoky conditions, etc. Temperatures vary from above 100 degrees F to below freezing. Risks include smoke inhalation, fire entrapment, snake or insect bites and stings, exposure to excessive machinery noise, and falling and rolling material. Personnel must adjust and cope with exposure to weather elements, dust and smoke, poor sleeping and eating conditions and unpredictable sets of circumstances. Incumbent may be required to live in backcountry camps for extended periods of time. The hazardous nature of the work requires that personal protective equipment be worn (boots, hardhat, gloves, flame resistant clothing, etc.) Work may require travel by light fixed wing or rotor wing aircraft.

Position Knowledge and/or Requirements

S-230, Crew Boss

S-290, Intermediate Wildland Fire Behavior

Qualified as an FFT1

Squad Boss/Advanced Firefighter:

Minimum Training and Experience:

Complete Annual RT-130 training. Must be Current/Valid through 11/2020

Complete S-131.

Complete S-130, S-190, I-100, L-180, and IS-700.a training.

Pass Work Capacity Test (Arduous).

Crew Requirements:

Pass Background/Security Screening (Fort Wainwright Post Access)

Valid Personal Identification – REAL ID Act Compliance

Proficient English Language

Please note that acceptance of this position will require the following:

THE ACADEMY:

A mandatory assessment and training period where Capstone Fire Management, Inc. has an opportunity, based on performance and completion of exams, to determine if candidates meet qualifications to be hired.

The Academy date: May 27-29,2020, (dates subject to change at discretion of Capstone.)

The Academy location: Both Minto, Alaska and Remote-Online Instruction.

Must have access to internet via computer or cellphone. The ability to use and be seen via video is desired.

Those attending the Academy will be paid at the Capstone Training wage rate, $12.00 per hour. Which will be paid on the Capstone normal pay cycle of the 10th or 25th of each month.

Example Work/Training Dates: 1st-15th, paid on the 25th of the month. 16th-31st, paid on the 10th of the month.

If a candidate does not complete the program and is separated, at any point, they will be paid in full for hours completed, along with any applicable reimbursements.

Please be advised all candidates MUST attend the Academy in full, failure to do so will result in disqualification of the hiring process.

IT IS POSSIBLE TO HAVE APPLIED FOR ONE POSITION AND RECEIVE AN OFFER LETTER FOR A DIFFERENT POSITION DUE TO THE ASSESSMENTS OF THE ACADEMY. (If that situations occurs the candidate will have an opportunity to discuss the scenarios with the Division Chief(s) and determine whether they accept or reject the offer).

Additional notes for the Academy:

Classroom wear: Blue dickies and a white T-Shirt, and wildland lug-soled boots. For confined space rescue, hard-toed boots are required. All other PPE will be provided.

Travel and accommodations will be provided by Capstone for candidates who are in other States and/or live in areas that are greater than 2 hours to the academy.

JOB ASSIGNMENT:

All new hires are expected to report for duty June 1, 2020, in Minto, Alaska.

Capstone employees are eligible for one-time transportation to and from assigned area to be provided by Capstone.

Accommodations available and provided by Capstone.

Assignments are temporary/seasonal, part time to full time.

Shifts can range from, 24 hours a day, to 8 hours a day, Sunday through Saturday as assigned.

COMPENSATION:

If a candidate successfully completes the program, they will receive a job offer with their pay rate and position.

PRIOR TO ACTIVATION

Standby Handcrew Compensation, prior to activation to a fire assignment:

Standby Handcrews, prior to activation, are not paid an hourly wage.

Per Diem paid at $50.00 per day.

Standby Training Hours at $12.00 per hour, and up 10 hours per week, subject to assignment by Capstone.

UPON ACTIVATION

PAY RATES ARE EFFECTIVE UPON ACTIVATION TO A FIRE ASSIGNMENT AND ARE EFFECTIVE AFTER THE ACADEMY & TRAINING.

Handcrew Compensation effective upon fire incident activation. Pay rate ranges, in general, are as follows, depending on qualifications and/or training:

Handcrew Crew Boss - $25.00 per hour.

Handcrew Squad Boss - $20.84 per hour.

Handcrew Faller T3-T2 - $20.84-$22.92 per hour.

Handcrew Firefighter T2 - $18.96 per hour.

Capstone provided Per Diem and Accommodations will end upon activation.

Specific details about your job assignment and pay rate will be discussed in the Academy.

Please apply at Capstone Fire & Safety's Careers page using this link: APPLY HERE