USAJOBS · 2 days ago
Supervisory Wildland Firefighter (Fire Management Fuels Planning Specialist)
Bishop, California, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$84K/yr - $109K/yr
1+ years expThe USDA Forest Service is seeking a Supervisory Wildland Firefighter (Fire Management Fuels Planning Specialist) located in Bishop, CA. The role involves reviewing and evaluating complex fuels management plans, providing analysis for wildland fire risk assessments, and participating in training related to fire suppression and fuels management.
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No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Reviews complex fuels management plans and environmental documents and determined the effects of fire on natural and cultural resources
Evaluates, and modifies fire and fuels management plans for technical adequacy
Provides analysis for wildland fire risk assessments incorporating wildland/urban interface considerations into fire management plans
Participates in pre and post burn fire effects and fuel treatment monitoring
Performs analysis of fire and its use and/or exclusion for smoke management programs to ensure compliance with air quality standards
Identifies training needs and participated in prescribed fire and fuels management, and wildland fire training for fire suppression
Qualification
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
Subject to one year supervisory/managerial probationary period unless prior service is creditable
Prior wildland firefighting experience is required
Willing to live/work in remote locations (volatile/unpredictable)
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
Degree in Biological sciences, agriculture, natural resources management, chemistry, or related discipline appropriate to the position being filled
Combination of education and experience: Courses equivalent to a major, plus appropriate experience or additional education
Specialized experience: Managed and applied wildland fire planning processes, information, and procedures using highly specialized analytical and technical tools
Performed data collection and evaluation of fire hazard risk, fuels, historic fire occurrence, fire effects, climatology and weather
Reviewed and validated data for adequacy, appropriateness, and accuracy
Ensured data used in analyses is timely, accurate, and defensible within established standards
Provided expertise in the development of resource objectives and guidance for implementation of projects and programs
Developed fuels treatment alternatives to support management decisions while adhering to applicable laws, regulations, policies, and guidelines
Benefits
Relocation expenses reimbursed
Government Housing may be available
Forest Service daycare facilities may be available
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