Joint Task Force Rattlesnake (JTFRS) - California

State of California, Military Department 
Joint Task Force Rattlesnake (JTFRS) 
Vacancy Announcement 
Position Details 
Position Title: Hand Crew Member 
Rank Requirement: E-1 to E-5 / O-1 to O-2 / WO-1 to WO-2 
Applicants: CA Army National Guard (CAARNG) 
CA Air National Guard (CAANG) CA State Guard (CSG) 

Vacancy Announcement Details 
Joint Task Force Rattlesnake is accepting applications for the position indicated above. The Service Member (SM)  will be appointed to start on a three (3) month probation period in order to properly acclimate to current Task Force SOP's, physical requirements, and demanding work schedule. Continuation and subsequent extensions of service will be determined by the individual's duty performance and continuation of funding. The Service Member selected for this position will be paid utilizing the Emergency Activation Pay (EAP) scale and will include additional monthly stipends. Monthly salary will increase if SM is activated on an incident for that day (Hazardous Duty Pay). Lodging and per diem is not provided by the Task Force. Applications with incorrect information and/or failure to meet minimum requirements will cause your application to be rejected from consideration. 

Fire Fighter 1C Course 
All qualified applicants will be required to successfully complete all physical and academic requirements for the Fire Fighter 1 C Course hosted by CAL FIRE. This course consists of a physically demanding 14 day training (travel days included) at Camp San Luis Obispo. This training will begin with JTFRS Physical Assessment Challenge (PAC) 
on day one (1 ). Consisting of the following events; Hand Release Push Ups, Planks, and a timed Hike (with a 35Ibs rucksack). This is not a "Gentlemen's Course" and all SMs (regardless of rank) are required to actively participate and pass all physical and academic events. Upon completion of the course, SMs will be provided enough time to report to their newly assigned crew. Reimbursement for moving and relocation expenses are not included. The FF1 C Certificate is also a prerequisite for those SMs seeking employment with CAL FIRE. 

Online Prerequisites 
All qualified applicants must complete the following courses prior to attending the Fire Fighter 1 C Course. 
• S-190: Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior 
• L-180: Human Factors in the Wildland Fires Service 
• S-130: Firefighting Training 
• ICS-100: Introduction to the Incident Command System 
• ICS-200: Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response 
Failure to submit all training certificates will result in SMs termination from the course. See "JTFRS - Online Prerequisites" for instructions. 

Primary Duties and Responsibilities 
• Work under the supervision of the Noncommissioned Officer In Charge (NCOIC) and Officer In Charge (OIC) of assigned crew. 
• Effectively and safely assist in vegetation management, fuels reduction projects and wildland fire suppression operations (to include; scraping, digging, limbing, felling, piling, pulling, chipping, burning piles, and igniting broadcast burns & back fires). 
• Day to Day operations will vary per location; however, all SMs will perform heavy physical work and assist in the maintenance of the grounds, tools, equipment, duty location housekeeping, light construction task, physical fitness, and constant training of fire suppression procedures and case studies. 
• Must be able to competently use hand and power tools including chainsaws, pole saws, a Pulaski, Mcleods, shovels, drip torches, and fuzees. 
• Maintain a high level of physical fitness and participate in other strenuous training activities. • Applicants will perform other duties as assigned. 
• Able to work up to 12-24 hours shifts depending on fire activity and/or as Task Force mission dictates (to include weekends and/or holidays) 
• Remain in good standing with M-Day Unit. Attending and completing required IDT, AT, PME, and/or any other federal duty obligation/requirements while on JTFRS is MANDATORY. 

Eligibility Requirements 
• Active members of the California Military Department (Army, Air, CSG) in the grades 0-1 through 0-2, E-1 through E-5, and WO-1 through WO-2, and a minimum of twelve months remaining on their contract may apply. 
• Must possess basic military written and verbal communication, computer and MS Office suite skills. Ability to work well under pressure, multitask, solve complex problems, communicate effectively, and stay in good physical condition. 
• Must be able to achieve results, be an effective leader and demonstrate sound judgment and decision making. 
• Required to meet height/weight and physical fitness standards prescribed by their military branch of membership. 
• Applicants must meet, and maintain, federally recognized medical fitness standards. 
• Must be physically able to perform duties with zero restrictions and/or profiles. 
• Must have no Individual Medical Readiness (IMR) deficiencies. 
• Must have no adverse actions/flags. 
• Must possess a valid state driver's license. 
• Must have means of transportation.

Chuck Callahan