USAJOBS · 3 months ago
Forestry Technician (Fire Dispatch)
Multiple Locations, USA
Full-time, Contract
Onsite
Entry Level
$25.12/hr - $25.12/hr
1+ years expUSAJOBS is seeking a Forestry Technician (Fire Dispatch) to work within a National Forest on a fire crew. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a fire dispatcher in support of fire suppression activities, managing resource requests and providing logistical support during fire incidents.
ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Serves as a dispatcher, receiving, filling, and tracking resource requests for fire and other emergency incidents
Follows established procedures to perform a variety of technical duties common to the dispatch of personnel, equipment, aircraft and/or supplies according to pre-defined plans or in response to resource orders from the field
Initiates requests to higher organizational levels for additional resources as needed. Maintains resource status and tracking systems and operates telecommunications systems
Collects, processes, collates and submits incident information to support fire operations (e.g., fire reports, smoke permits, spot weather forecasts, prescribed fire burn requests)
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
Inputs data into a number of fire-related computer applications (e.g., incident qualification records, fire reporting systems, and automated dispatch systems) and makes the initial assessment of outputs
Provides critical logistical support information to supervisor and makes recommendations concerning the efficient uses of available resources. Records and maintains communication logs
Coordinates and may assist with fire and aviation operational-type training/simulations and orientation in addition to initial attack dispatch and aviation dispatch training
Gathers information for the development and maintenance of the dispatch mobilization guide and internal dispatch operating guides. Shares information with cooperators and other interested entities
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. There is no age limit for entry into secondary positions
In order to qualify, you must meet the eligibility and qualifications requirements as defined below by the closing date of the announcement
Your application and resume must clearly show that you possess the experience requirements
Transcripts must be provided for qualifications based on education
Specialized Experience Requirement: GW-05: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least GS-4 grade level; OR a bachelor's degree or 4 years of successfully completed education above high school (120 semester/180 quarter hours) with major study in forestry, range management, agriculture, or a subject-matter field directly related to the position, or that included at least 24 semester hours in any combination of courses such as forestry, agriculture, crop or plant science, range management or conservation, wildlife management, watershed management, soil science, natural resources, outdoor recreation management, civil or forest engineering, or wildland fire science (no more than 6 semester hours in mathematics is creditable); OR combinations of successfully completed post-high school education (in excess of the first 60 semester/90 quarter hours) and specialized experience. The education must have been obtained in an accredited college or university
Examples of specialized experience include: Filed and retrieved documents in a dispatching office; assisted in preparing various maps, plans, guides, analyses, and special reports for dispatch use and /or; received and processed requests for equipment, personnel, and supplies in conjunction with wildland fire and emergency incidents
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment
In accordance with USDA Department Regulation 4430-792-2, this position is a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the USDA Drug Free Workplace Program and subject to pre-employment drug testing
To receive consideration for this position, you must provide updated required documents and meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement
Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.
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