USAJOBS · 3 months ago
Forestry Technician (Fire Dispatch)
Location Negotiable After Selection, USA
Full-time, Contract
Onsite
Entry Level
$27.36/hr - $27.36/hr
1+ years expThe USDA Forest Service is seeking a Forestry Technician (Fire Dispatch) to support fire suppression activities within a National Forest. The primary responsibilities include determining appropriate responses to incidents, coordinating aviation dispatch operations, and providing logistical support for fire management activities.
ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Determines the appropriate response to incidents and requests from the field and independently plans and carries out the procedural and technical tasks involved in the dispatching of personnel, equipment, and/or supplies to suppress wildland fires
Resolves the full range of irregular or problem situations in anticipating resource needs for fire suppression activities. Makes recommendations regarding resource orders or anticipated orders
Coordinates aviation dispatch operations (e.g., aircraft capabilities and limitations, flight planning, aviation safety)
Based upon current wildland fire suppression activity and utilizing prior wildland firefighting experience and training, anticipates fire suppression needs and determines resource allocation
Operates and/or directs the operation of various dispatch telecommunication systems
Organizes and reviews completed records of all orders placed and actions taken to ensure adherence to established operating procedures
Processes and interprets weather information (e.g., spot weather forecasts, weather station observations, current and forecasted weather, lightning detection, and fuel moisture levels)
This information is used to determine burning indices, preparedness levels and staffing levels for suppression and aviation resources
Performs, and directs others, in inputting data into a number of fire-related computer applications (e.g., incident qualification records, fire reporting systems, and automated dispatch systems) and makes assessment of outputs
Resolves a full range of irregular problem situations encountered when performing highly interrelated, nonstandard assignments pertaining to the fire management program activities
Plans and provides critical logistical support information to the supervisor for successful implementation of fire management program activities. Makes recommendations concerning the efficient use of available resources
Provides information and consults with cooperators and other interested entities
Records and maintains communication logs
Coordinates and may assist with fire training and orientation
Reviews internal operating procedures and systems, makes recommendations for improvement, and updates/develops operating plans and mobilization guides
Provides assistance on problems encountered by lower-level dispatch personnel
Qualification
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
Willing to live/work in remote locations (volatile/unpredictable)
Occasional overnight travel may be required for fire suppression or fire related assignment
This is a secondary firefighter position under 5 USC 8336© (CSRS) and 8412(d) (FERS). Prior wildland firefighting experience is required
GW-06: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS-5)
GS-06: There is no substitution of education for this position
Examples of specialized experience include: Serving as a dispatcher, receiving, filling, and tracking resource requests for fire and other emergency incidents
Arranging for ground and air transportation of personnel, supplies, and equipment in support of emergency and project activities
Collecting, processing, and disseminating weather and smoke management information into computer programs or databases
Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
Company
USAJOBS
USAJOBS enables federal job seekers to access job opportunities across hundreds of federal agencies and organizations.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageRecent News
Company data provided by crunchbase