CLOSING DATE: Friday, March 31, 2023

POSITION: Fire Prevention Specialist

SALARY: $19.81 - 24.73/hour DOE

REPORTS TO: Fire Prevention Officer

LOCATION: Mount Tolman Fire Center, Keller, WA

Basic Functions: The Fire Prevention Assistant will assist in carrying out the Colville Reservation Wildland Fire Prevention Plan. Activities in this position include public education, participation in parades, representing Smokey the Bear, and Wildland Home Assessments. Incumbent will assist in developing strategies to help home owners reduce the threat of fire and increase defensible space. Another responsibility of this position will be reviewing and approving burn permits.

Education and Training:

• Requires a Two-year degree in fire science or forest science, and Qualified as FFT1. OR
• High School Diploma or GED AND a combined or individual accumulation of 2 years of experience in a public relations or an administrative job.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Must have ability to communicate with people inside and outside the organization, representing the organization to the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or by email.
• Must have the ability to make spreadsheets in Microsoft Excel and write documents in Microsoft Word.
• Must have general fire behavior knowledge.
• Skills in applying fire cause determination techniques, practices and procedures.
• Skill in applying hazard and risk assessment processes.
• Knowledge of the Incident Command System.
• Ability to perform duties under stressful and adverse operating conditions, such as long hours, heavy workloads, emergency situations, adverse working environment and political conditions.
• Must have the ability to pass the pack test with a moderate rating.
• Must be able to work weekend, holidays, and flexible schedule when required.

Note: Pursuant to Tribal Policy, if this position is safety sensitive it is subject to pre-employment drug testing. In addition, this position is subject to reasonable suspicion and post-accident drug testing.

TRIBAL MEMBER AND INDIAN PREFERENCE WILL APPLY; PREFERENCE WILL ALSO BE GIVEN TO HONORABLY DISCHARGED VETERANS WHO ARE MINIMALLY QUALIFIED.

If required of this position, you must possess and maintain a valid Washington State driver’s license and be eligible for the Tribes’ Vehicle Insurance. In addition, this position may be subject to pre-employment background clearances. If applicable, these clearances must be maintained throughout employment.

INFORMATION: Diane Stensgar, HR Technician Senior, Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation, Human Resources Office, P.O. Box 150, Nespelem, WA 99155, (509) 634-2296 diane.stensgar.hrs@colvilletribes.com