Field Leader - USFS Wildland Fire Academy Fuels Team

• →Occasional data collection for administrative support
• →Frequent tools and gear maintenance and sharpening
• →Occasional gear and tool repair/cleaning
• →Helping with campsite set up, maintenance, and clean-up.
• →Frequent communal living tasks such as cleaning, team meal preparation, and sanitation of shared spaces.
• →Participating in occasional outreach or training support.
• →Frequent participation in logistical support activities such as check ins with Staff, Reporting on Incidents, and time management of team.

• →Monitoring completion of project tasks as assigned; whether it is using a chainsaw, piling brush into burn piles, working with your team to move a large rock, or doing dishes. Full engagement is expected in all work projects and community activities.
• →Serve as a mentor for Members by guiding team dynamics, establishing healthy group norms, and providing support for Members’ personal and professional development through routine check-ins and performance evaluations. 
• →Assist the team with meal planning, developing emergency response plans, and completing logistical tasks such as route planning and fuel monitoring.
• →Recording work totals and creating reports for SCA and agency partners.
• →Interfacing with general public and partner organizations in a manner that reflects positively upon the crew, organization, and agency.
• →Participating in daily workflow, while developing corps members’ leadership styles and abilities in a team setting. Planning and implementing time management strategies to achieve daily objectives and tasks.
• →Facilitating a positive work and home environment for your members both on and off duty. Engaging members in activities that empower and inspire a growth mindset.
• →May be required to provide team building and team support outside of standard work hours.
• →Maintaining administrative crew leadership including budget management and service hour verification.

• Minimum of 1 (One) year of previous chainsaw operation experience at the A-Feller Lever.
• Minimum of a FFT2 (Firefighter Type 2) qualified. (Can be expired, if demonstrating at least 90 days of active experience)
• Must complete USFS and SCA Onboarding prior to training start date.
• Must complete a Health Screening Questionnaire and an in-person physical exam as required by the USFS to be cleared before the position start date.
• Must be able to pass the Arduous Work Capacity Test during the training timeline. We recommend that physical training for this test begin 4 weeks prior to arrival at training.
• Eligibility to operate an SCA vehicle
• Be a minimum of 21 years old
• Possess a current and valid driver’s license
• Have a minimum of 3 years of State authorized driving experience, in good standing.
• Pass a comprehensive motor vehicle record check
• Commitment to living and working within an intensive crew environment, often in a shared space.
• Desire to do manual labor in all weather conditions, including wind, rain, extreme heat, extreme cold, and extremely pleasant days.
• Ability to confront problem behaviors in a positive, constructive way, documenting strategies for growth and progress.
• Passion for the outdoors

• Backpacking experience
• Passion for the outdoors, and mentoring and teaching others in an outdoor setting
• Camping experience with kitchen set up experience
• Ability to perform arduous tasks outdoors, for several hours at a time
• Ability to live in a multi-gendered, multi-cultured living space, sharing common spaces and communal meal settings each day.

• Able to understand, adhere to, and communicate with others regarding hazards, procedures, and safety policies.
• Able to stay alert and engaged for extended periods of time.
• Able to independently manage known medical conditions with the resources available throughout the position or program.
• Able to wear all required personal protective equipment, for example: safety glasses, hard hats, gloves, N95 or other approved face mask or shield, chainsaw chaps, and appropriate footwear.
• Able to refrain from behaviors and actions that disrupt the work and safety of others.
• Able to cooperate with others to complete daily group tasks, responsibilities, and project work under potentially difficult conditions, variable daily routines, and with limited personal time.
• Able to self-regulate or co-regulate emotions and actions when distressed or uncomfortable, with or without the support of others.
• Able to manage outdoor and environmental exposure (e.g., extreme temperature, wind, sun, smoke from fire, etc.) in a variety of weather conditions.
• If using prescription medications, able to self-medicate by following the prescribed dosage, usage, and timing without supervisor assistance (except possibly at the direction of higher medical authority in emergency situations).
• Able to hike 3 miles over level terrain while carrying a 45-pound pack in 45 minutes.
• Able to independently lift and carry a backpack weighing up to or approximately 30% of body weight for a minimum of 5 miles and a maximum of 15 miles with adequate breaks dependent on weather, terrain, and trail conditions.

SCA is an equal opportunity employer. Selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and performance, without unlawful discrimination