Fire Equipment Specialist

Fire Equipment Specialist

The Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry (ODAFF) is seeking a full-time Fire Equipment Specialist in the Forestry Division. This position is in state government, located in Goldsby, OK. This position will be assigned the responsibility of supporting the Community Fire Assistance Program (CFAP), primarily the Firefighter Property Program (FFP) and Federal Excess Property Program (FEPP).

This position has an annual rate of $46,999.00. This position is considered a hazardous duty position and will receive additional hazard pay of $4,000.00 per year for a total annual pay of $50,999.00.

As a Fire Equipment Specialist you will enjoy:

• A comprehensive Benefit Package, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance plans, and a benefit allowance to offset the cost of insurance premiums for employees and their eligible dependents.
• A generous leave plan including 15 days of vacation, 15 days of sick leave and 11 paid holidays annually.

Responsibilities

• Reviews lists, reports, and computer-generated information on available property donated from federal and state entities and institutions; determines the potential use and desirability of property; may drive a tractor trailer (18-wheeler) truck or other type of transport vehicle to a specific location(s); physically inspects and tests property and makes procurement recommendations.
• Completes procurement documents, verify availability, annotates list identifying special requests and class of property, contacts agency for formal property request documentation.
• Physically inspects and operates all equipment being picked up before accepting and loading property.
• Loads equipment obtained on transport vehicle and transports equipment back to distribution yard or to the property recipient.
• Provides technical assistance and information to donor recipients on procurement procedures, type and quantities of property, utilization, demand, and modification of donated property.
• Reviews and evaluates eligible recipients' needs and makes recommendations regarding donated property.
• Develops and maintains effective and cooperative relations with government officials and recipients.
• Maintains a current knowledge of state and federal laws, rules, and regulations regarding donated property programs. Counsels with and advises eligible institutions and agencies of federal and state regulations covering the acquisitions and use of donated property.
• Prepares listings of property, including description, quantity, government acquisition cost, nomenclature, size and serial number for placement of equipment and inventory purposes.
• Engages in initial attack and extended attack wildland fire suppression, prescribed burning operations and activities; provides fire suppression and prescribed burning assistance to employees, partner agencies, volunteer, and other assisting fire crews.
• Operates and maintains assigned equipment, including pickup trucks, fire engines, bulldozers, and other related equipment; supervises and performs preventive maintenance; performs or schedules repairs to assigned equipment after consultation with supervisor.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Required at this level include knowledge of basic fire management; of wildland fire suppression and support equipment; of wildfire suppression principles and techniques; of the operation and maintenance of wildland fire equipment; and of the evaluation and utility of firefighting equipment used by the Oklahoma Fire Service. Ability is required to trouble-shoot equipment issues and malfunctions throughout the entire process of screening, acquirement, and delivery; to support emergency response including wildfires and all hazard incidents as directed by supervisor; to perform facilities maintenance and repairs as directed; and to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Education and Experience

The minimum qualifications for this position are:

• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• Two years' experience as a Fire Equipment Specialist or operating heavy equipment and trucks to load/unload/haul cargo.

Must include a resume to be considered.

Physical Demands and Work Environment: This position works outdoors up to 75% of the time. Field work sometimes occurs in extreme environmental conditions, such as high/cold temperatures; high winds; smoke; and dust. Subject to call after regular duty hours as needed during Fire Season. Travel could be up to 75% during extreme Fire Seasons. While performing the duties of this job, employees are frequently required to stand, walk and reach; and talk and hear. Routinely, employees are required to sit; to manipulate or feel objects, tools, or controls; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.

Special Requirements:

• Applicants must pass an agency established pre-hire physical examination and must take and pass a drug test prior to appointment, administered by the agency.
• All applicants hired after 06/30/2014 must pass a job-related work capacity test (as outlined by the National Wildfire Coordinating Group) within three months of employment and maintain the minimum levels of fitness required for their position throughout their career with Forestry Division (tested annually).
• Persons appointed to these positions must complete all training and experience requirements for National Wildfire Coordinating Group Firefighter II (FFT2) certification within six months of employment and Firefighter I (FFT1) within one year of employment.
• Applicants will be required to meet licensing requirements necessary to operate a tractor trailer (18-wheeler) both intra and interstate; a Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) will be required. If the applicant does not possess a Class A CDL, they will be given six (6) months to acquire the necessary endorsements.
• Must Possess a valid driver's license at time of employment and maintain through employment.
• Applicants must be willing and able to fulfill all job-related travel normally associated with this position; be willing to work hours other than on regular shifts which could include nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Attend Refresher Trainer -130, Wildland Fire Safety Training Annual Refresher (WFSTAR) each year.
• Must have completed Incident Command System 100 Introduction to the Incident Command System and Incident System 700 National Incident Management System: An Introduction. If applicant does not possess certificates for successful completion of these courses, they will be given six (6) months to complete the required training course.

Additional Information:

This position is subject to a twelve-month probationary period.

The Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry has determined that some positions in this job family are safety sensitive as defined by?63 O.S. 427.8.

ODAFF is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities may be provided upon request.

The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.