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USAJOBS · 1 day ago

Wildland Firefighter - Fire Suppression

Location Negotiable After Selection, USA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$44K/yr - $63K/yr

0+ years exp

USAJOBS is seeking Wildland Firefighters for the USDA Forest Service Pacific Southwest Region. The role involves wildland fire suppression and management, operating in various firefighting crews and performing related duties such as fire prevention and patrol.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Serves as an experienced firefighter on a hand crew or other related fire suppression crews performing fire suppression and/or fuels management duties under the most adverse conditions of climate, fuels, and terrain

Performs the duties of a fully qualified chain saw operator and chainsaw repair technician

Is certified in the use of helicopter long lines. Performs all aspects of wildland and prescribed fire operations including preparation, ignition, monitoring, holding, and mop up

Collects fire weather data, fuel and/or soil moisture samples, maps projects, and maintains records. May on occasion serve as driver of a crew carrier

Gathers and considers information on weather data, topography, fuel types, and fire behavior in responding to wildland fire incidents

Qualification

Fire SuppressionChainsaw OperationFire Behavior KnowledgeHelicopter Long Lines CertificationWildland Fire OperationsData CollectionPhysical FitnessTeamworkAdaptability

Required

Must be a U.S. Citizen or National

Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service or exempt

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

Successful completion of one-year probationary period, unless previously served

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

Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check

Must be 18 years of age

This is a drug testing designated position. You will be subject to pre-employment and random drug testing

Must pass the Work Capacity Test for certain Interagency Fire Program Management or Fire Program Management positions

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

Under age 37; less than age 37 after subtracting the months of Permanent Federal Service in a primary or secondary firefighter/law enforcement position or a veteran preference eligible, older than age 37 and is requesting a waiver to the requirement

Your application and resume must clearly show that you possess the experience requirements

Transcripts must be provided for qualifications based on education. Provide course descriptions as necessary

For the GW-03 level: Applicants must have minimum six months experience of any type of work that demonstrates the ability to perform the work of the Forestry Technician position, or general experience that provided a familiarity with the subject matter or processes of the broad subject area of the Forestry Technician occupation

For the GW-04 level: Applicants must have minimum of six months of general experience and six months of specialized experience that is directly related to the work of the Forestry Technician position

Preferred

Successful completion of a one (1)-year of related education or appropriate firefighting training may be substituted for experience on a month-for-month basis

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

An appropriate combination of education and experience

Examples of qualifying general experience include: Performed farm/ranch labor, such as feeding and tending livestock or general maintenance of farm/ranch facilities; Worked in a greenhouse or nursery moving, watering, and tending plants and performing other general labor tasks; Fed and watered animals, such as in a laboratory, pet store, or zoo; Any work experience, paid or unpaid

Examples of qualifying specialized experience include: Performed natural resource support work, e.g., forestry, range, park technician, wildland firefighter, or similar jobs; performed routine support assignments in a forestry specialty area, e.g., wilderness, timber, fire prevention/control, etc

Benefits

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.

Availability of government housing, federal day care facilities, and telework may be available.

Recruitment or Relocation Incentive may be authorized.

The Forest Service may use certain incentives and hiring flexibilities, currently offered by the Federal government, to attract highly qualified candidates.