USAJOBS · 15 hours ago
Wildland Firefighter (Fuels Management Specialist)
Location Negotiable After Selection, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$84K/yr - $127K/yr
1+ years expThe USDA Forest Service is seeking a Wildland Firefighter (Fuels Management Specialist) to assist in the development and administration of a Region-wide fuels management program. The role involves coordinating with air quality specialists, providing technical direction, and ensuring compliance with policies and regulations related to fire management.
ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Responsible for the development of methodologies and protocols for the fuels management program. Coordinates with air quality specialists in developing and review of smoke management and air quality as it relates to planned and unplanned ignitions
Provides advice, assistance and direction to Forests, and participates with other specialists in developing management protocols for assigned program activities
Assists with the coordination and development of an integrated program with other resource specialists, interagency partners, and stakeholders. Assists with budget formulation and performance tracking
Assists in providing scientific and technical direction for regional natural resources programs and activities, including information on laws, rules, and regulations
Utilizes and provides technical help with state-of-the-art scientific methods and computer-based models and databases to identify fuel and vegetative treatments to restore fire adapted ecosystems
Serves as a member of fire and fuels review teams, and prescribed fire reviews to ensure compliance with regional and local policies, regulations and laws, and facilitates coordination of fuels management with other resource areas
Assists the Program Leader for Hazardous Fuels and Prescribed Fire. Provides significant assistance in the development, organization, and administration of the fuels management, prescribed fire, and landscape restoration programs
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
Must pass the Work Capacity Test for certain Interagency Fire Program Management or Fire Program Management positions
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
For the GW-11 level: One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GW-09 grade level in the federal service
For the GW-12 level: One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GW-11 grade level in the federal service
Benefits
Relocation expenses reimbursed
Forest Service daycare facilities may be available
Government Housing may be available
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