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USAJOBS · 3 months ago

Wildland Firefighter (Fuels Management)

Location Negotiable After Selection, USA

Full-time, Contract

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$22.97/hr - $22.97/hr

0+ years exp

The USDA Forest Service is seeking Wildland Firefighters to join their fuels management crew within a National Forest. This role involves engaging in fuels management activities and supporting wildland fire suppression efforts.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Works independently or as a skilled member of a fuels management crew engaged in fuels management, including broadcast burning, hand and machine piling, helitorch, and other brush disposal techniques

Uses a variety of hand and power tools, including chainsaws, firing equipment, or portable pumps

Gathers data and records information on fuel types, weather conditions, fire behaviors, and status of work accomplished

Responsible for observing the rules of fire safety and fire behavior

Informs forest visitors and users of fire hazards and prevention regulations

Cleans, maintains, reconditions, and stores tools and equipment

May be assigned to other resource management activities such as recreation, timber, or reforestation when not performing fuels management

Supports wildland fire suppression activities

Qualification

Wildland firefighting experienceFire management techniquesChainsaw operationData gatheringPhysical fitnessTeamworkCommunication skills

Required

You must be a US Citizen or US National

Males born after 12/31/1959 must be Selective Service registered or exempt

Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check

Direct Deposit Per Public Law 104-134 all Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of your choosing

Must be 18 years of age

Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check

Some Fire positions may have Conditions of Employment such as: a valid state driver's license; a commercial driver's license (CDL); pre-appointment and random drug testing; or a physical or medical examination

This is a Test Designated Position. You will be subject to pre-employment and random drug testing

Incumbent is subject to medical screening and must meet the Federal Wildland Firefighter Medical Standards for arduous duty wildland firefighting

Willing to live/work in remote locations (volatile/unpredictable)

Occasional overnight travel may be required for fire suppression or fire related assignment

Must pass the appropriate level of the Work Capacity Test for Wildland Firefighters

Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License

Prior wildland firefighting experience is required

GW-04: Applicants must have six (6) months of general work experience or military service that demonstrated the ability to follow directions and to read, understand, and retain a variety of instructions, regulations, and procedures and that otherwise demonstrates the ability to perform or learn to perform the duties of the position AND six (6) months of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GW-03 in the federal service or equivalent; OR successful completion of a two (2)-year course of study in an accredited college or university in Fire Training, Fire Science, Fire Technology or other related fields of study; OR an appropriate combination of experience and education