Wildland Firefighter (Prescribed Fire/Fuels) – Vandenberg AFB, CA

Full job description: https://jobs.colostate.edu/postings/138020 
Apply by date for full consideration: 1/8/2024
Salary Range: $46,000- $48,000

Position Summary:
CEMML is a research, education, and service unit within the Warner College of Natural Resources at Colorado State University (CSU). CEMML applies the latest and most appropriate science to promote the sustainable management of natural and cultural resources on Department of Defense (DoD) and other public lands. We provide technical support, conduct applied research, and offer career development and learning opportunities to support resource stewardship. We collaborate with our sponsors and within CSU to resolve complex environmental issues.

To learn more about CEMML’s contributions to land management, our mission, vision, and values, visit http://www.cemml.colostate.edu/

Vandenberg Air Force Base is a 98,400 acre base located approximately 9 miles northwest of Lompoc, California. Vandenberg AFB is a Department of Defense space and missile testing base, with a mission of placing satellites into polar orbit from the West Coast using expendable boosters. Vandenberg is located on California’s “Central Coast”. The 150 square mile area midway between San Francisco and Los Angeles is surrounded by the Santa Ynez Mountains, the Pacific shore, and ranches of northern Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo Counties. The land here juts further into the Pacific than any point in California, receiving moderate rainfall, daily fog and no snow. The hills are green in winter and turn a burnished gold in summer.
City of Lompoc information http://www.cityoflompoc.com/. 

A Wildland Firefighter (Prescribed Fire/Fuels) position is available with Colorado State University and the Center for Environmental Management of Military Lands. Incumbents will be a member of a Wildland Fire Support Module for the U.S. Air Force Wildland Fire Branch based at Vandenberg AFB, CA. The Wildland Support Module is responsible for implementing fuels treatments including mechanically manipulating vegetation operating heavy equipment, prescribed burns and responding to wildfires on Air Force and adjacent cooperator property throughout the area of responsibility. These positions are located at Vandenberg AFB, CA.

This position requires work on active military training ranges with potential risk for unexploded ordnance and other related hazards. In addition, regular travel (up to 15 weeks per year) to other Air Force installations to perform similar tasks throughout the area of responsibility is required.

Required Qualifications:    

• The successful candidate must be legally eligible to work in the U.S. by proposed start date; CEMML will not provide visa sponsorship for this position.
• A High School Diploma, General Education Development (GED), or equivalent required.
• A minimum of 6 months of work experience in wildland fire management. The successful completion of an associate’s degree or certification from an accredited training program that provides wildland fire familiarity may be substituted for the experience requirement.
• Must have a valid driver’s license or the ability to obtain a driver’s license by the employment start date.
• Ability to obtain a Class B commercial driver’s license if deemed necessary.
• Completed the preliminary requirements for the National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) standards for Fire Fighter Type 2 (S-130, S-190, ICS-100, L-180, IS-700) and able to complete work capacity test at arduous level.

Employee Benefits: 
Colorado State University (CSU) is committed to providing employees with a strong and competitive benefits package that supports you, your health, and your family. Visit CSU’s Human Resources website for detailed benefit plan information for permanent full-time and part-time faculty and administrative professional employees in the following University benefit areas: https://hr.colostate.edu/hr-community-and-supervisors/benefits/benefits-eligibility/  & https://hr.colostate.edu/prospective-employees/our-perks/. 

Colorado State University conducts background checks on all final candidates.

CSU is an EO/EA/AA employer.