USAJOBS · 3 months ago
Wildland Firefighter (Fuels Management)
Multiple Locations, USA
Full-time, Contract
Onsite
Entry Level
$25.12/hr - $25.12/hr
1+ years expUSAJOBS is seeking a Wildland Firefighter to join the USDA Forest Service. This position involves working as a skilled member of a fuels management crew within a National Forest, executing fuel treatment plans and conducting pre-attack plans for fire management.
ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Collects and compiles resource data for long and medium range planning, treatment, and reporting of natural and created fuel hazard management program
Executes fuel treatment plans, slash hazard appraisals, and hazard reduction plans for slash creating projects or contracts. Records fuel treatment activity records for required reports and final project completion
Works with timber sales and the Contracting Officer's Representative on thinning contracts in laying out fuel breaks, fuel reduction corridors, piling areas, and other fuel treatments
Conducts pre-attack plans, providing input used in setting annual priorities for fuel treatment projects according to budget and weather constraints
Maintains fuel management inventories as they are completed and updates the files as conditions change
Coordinates fuel treatment plans and activities with other functions to ensure efficient use of workforce resources to accomplish program objectives
Carries out prescribed burning plans for less complex projects and fuel types, supervising burning projects according to qualifications
Locates areas for commercial and free use fuel wood removal according to fuel wood availability, accessibility, and consistency with related fuel management program
Works independently or as a skilled member of a fuels management crew engaged in fuels management, may include 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
Works independently or as a member of a skilled crew in wildfire suppression or in fire prevention as assigned
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
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 State Driver's License
This is a secondary firefighter position under 5 USC 8336© (CSRS) and 8412(d) (FERS). Prior wildland firefighting experience is required. There is no age limit for entry into secondary positions
GW-05: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least GW-04 grade level in federal service or equivalent; OR successful completion of a 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university with major study in Fire Science, Fire Training, Fire Technology or other related fields of study; OR a combination of education and experience
Examples of specialized experience includes: Serving as an advanced trainee performing specific wildland fire suppression duties, such as extinguished burning materials by moving dirt, or applying water by hose or retardant. Using a variety of hand and power tools, including chainsaws, firing equipment, or portable pumps to suppress fires. Or performing standard fuels management duties involving broadcast burning, hand and machine piling, helitorch, and other brush disposal techniques
WORK CAPACITY TEST (WCT) for Wildland Firefighters: This position participates in wildland firefighting activities. Based on the type of work performed, TAKING and PASSING the WCT at the ARDUOUS level is a condition of employment, which means you must maintain the required level of physical fitness in order to remain in the position
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