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USAJOBS · 2 days ago

Wildland Firefighter (Fire Specialist) - Direct Hire Authority

Fairbanks, Alaska, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid, Senior Level

$60K/yr - $92K/yr

1+ years exp

USAJOBS is seeking candidates for the position of Wildland Firefighter (Fire Specialist) with the Bureau of Land Management in Alaska. The role involves serving as a lead wildland firefighter, directing a small crew, and managing various fire suppression operations and projects.

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No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Serves as a lead wildland firefighter and member of a wildland fire module or crew

Directs the work of a small crew of firefighters in building firelines, burnout, mopping up, and patrolling firelines

Applies an understanding of firefighter safety, fire behavior, topography of the area, weather, fuels, and training in fire management

Plans action and directs utilization of fire line resources

Directs assigned suppression operations and recommends and implements tactical strategies on fires

Directs the operation and use of special tools and equipment

Directs and ensures proper equipment and supplies needed for fire assignments

Manages fuels projects such as: prescribed fire, mechanical and biological treatments, inventorying fuel beds, and piling vegetation debris

Qualification

Wildland FirefightingFire ManagementFire Behavior AnalysisFirefighting Tools ProficiencyLeadership

Required

U.S. Citizenship is required

You cannot hold an active real estate license; nor can you have an interest or hold stocks in firms with interest in Federal Land

Direct Deposit Required

Background Investigation Required

Appointment will be subject to a favorably adjudicated background investigation. Failure to possess or obtain a favorable determination will result in the cancellation of the offer or will be grounds for termination

You must meet specified levels on annual physical fitness tests, and pass periodic medical exams for wildland fire personnel, commensurate with current incident management qualification

You must be 18 years of age or older to be assigned to a hazardous position

You must pass a pre-employment physical. You must also pass the work capacity test for arduous positions

Applicant(s) tentatively selected for this position will be required to submit a urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use and to pass the test prior to appointment. In addition, this position is subject to random testing for illegal drug use

This position requires regular and recurring overtime and shift work during peak fire season

May require completion of a one year probationary period

Applicants appointed to this position must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license

To qualify for the GW-05 grade level, 1 year (12 months) of specialized experience equivalent to GS/W-04 is required

To qualify for the GW-06 grade level, 1 year (12 months) of specialized experience equivalent to GS/W-05 is required

To qualify for the GW-07 grade level, 1 year (12 months) of specialized experience equivalent to GS/W-06 is required

GW-05: Must have a 4-year course of study above high school leading to a bachelor's degree, from an accredited college or university, in Fire Science, Fire Training, Fire Technology or other related fields

This position requires a special qualification that has been determined to be essential to perform the duties and will be used as a screen out element

This position has been identified as one of the key fire management positions under the Interagency Fire Program Management (IFPM) Standard

To meet IFPM requirements for this position, you must have possessed all of the following National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) incident management qualifications and training requirements to be considered eligible for this position (currency not required): A) Firefighter Type 1 (FFT1), AND; B) Intermediate Fire Behavior (S-290)

You must meet all qualification and selective placement factor requirements by the closing date of the announcement