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USAJOBS · 3 months ago

Wildland Firefighter Apprentice - Direct Hire Authority

Muskogee, Oklahoma, USA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$48K/yr - $68K/yr

0+ years exp

USAJOBS is seeking a Wildland Firefighter Apprentice to serve in a developmental trainee capacity with the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Eastern Oklahoma Region. The role involves training in various aspects of wildland fire operations and requires physical fitness to advance within the apprenticeship program.

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No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Serves as a registered apprentice in a developmental capacity as a wildland firefighter trainee serving on one or more of the following module types: engine, hand crew (suppression, fuels or wildland fire module), or helitack

Performs all aspects of wildland and prescribed fire operations such as, line construction, ignition device (e.g. fuses, drip torches, flares, and terra torch) use, patrolling fie line and the use of water and hand tools to perform mop-up

Will fight wildland fires in extreme heat conditions and austere environments for an extended period of time, which will include sleeping in an outdoor environment (fire camp or near fireline)

Starts pump engine, primes pump, adjusts engine speed and pump valves, lays hose, and uses appropriate nozzles and nozzle adjustment in effective use of water and additives

Services and makes minor repairs to engine; inspects, checks and services accessories such as pump, water lines, tank, reels, or pump power plant; and keeps in fire readiness

Inspects, cleans, and stows hose. Makes emergency repairs and adjustments of pump while in use. Performs line construction and mop-up activities

Will complete all necessary training requirements and maintain physical fitness requirements to advance within, and graduate from the apprenticeship program

The apprenticeship training assignments include: fire suppression and leadership courses, as well as attending the basic or advanced Wildland Firefighter Apprenticeship Program

Qualification

Wildland FirefightingFire Suppression TechniquesFire Management TrainingPhysical FitnessTeamworkCommunication SkillsProblem Solving

Required

U.S. Citizenship Required

If you are a male applicant born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency

A background security investigation will be required for all new hires. Appointment will be subject to the applicant's successful completion of a background security investigation and favorable adjudication

As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest will be evaluated

Per Public Law 104-134 all Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to their financial institution

This position has been designated as an Incidental Operator under the Indian Affairs Motor Vehicle Safety Program, therefore, the incumbent will be required annually to acknowledge and certify possession of a valid state driver's license

This is a Drug Testing Designated Position and is subject to both pre-employment and random drug testing as a condition of employment. Applicants will not be appointed to the position if a verified positive drug test is received

This position is subject to pre-employment and annual medical screening and physical fitness testing for arduous duty

Incumbent is required to sign the apprentice agreement and adhere to the standards established by the National Interagency Joint Apprentice Agreement

Must meet the minimum/maximum age requirement

To Qualify for the GS-04 grade level you must meet one of the following: A. Six (6) months of general work experience and six (6) months of specialized work experience. The 6 months of general experience is any 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 the 6 months of specialized experience must be equivalent to at least the GS-3 grade level in the Federal Service. Examples of specialized experience duties may include, but are not limited to (1) controlling or extinguishing fires as a member of an organized military, industrial, volunteer, or governmental fire department or brigade; (2) forest fire control, prevention, or suppression work; (3) rescue operations; (4) detection, reduction, or elimination of potential fire hazards; (5) operation of fire communications equipment when it requires specialized knowledge of firefighting techniques, equipment, and procedures to prevent and manage fires; (6) controlling hazardous materials incidents and/or (7) developing, implementing, or providing training in fire protection and prevention

To Qualify for the GS-05 grade level you must meet one of the following: A. One (1) year of specialized work experience equivalent to at least the GS-4 grade level in the Federal Service. Examples of specialized experience work include on-the-line wildland fire experience in forest/range fire control, prevention, or suppression work as a skilled wildland firefighter, utilizing a variety of specialized wildland fire tools and equipment. In addition, such duties may include, but are not limited to (1) controlling or extinguishing fires as a member of an organized military, industrial, volunteer, or governmental fire department or brigade; (2) forest fire control, prevention, or suppression work; (3) rescue operations; (4) detection, reduction, or elimination of potential fire hazards; (5) operation of fire communications equipment when it requires specialized knowledge of firefighting techniques, equipment, and procedures to prevent and manage fires; (6) controlling hazardous materials incidents and/or (7) developing, implementing, or providing training in fire protection and prevention

Applicants must be 18 years of age but not have reached their 37th birthday by the closing date of this announcement

The duties of this position are so rigorous that employment is limited to physically vigorous individuals who must meet established maximum age and physical qualification requirements