USAJOBS · 9 hours ago
Lead Wildland Firefighter (Wildland Fire Module)
Multiple Locations, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$68K/yr - $68K/yr
1+ years expUSAJOBS is seeking a Lead Wildland Firefighter to support the Wildland Fire Management Program under the Department of the Interior. The incumbent will lead a wildland fire module or crew, executing fire management activities including fire preparedness, fuels management, and suppression while mentoring lower graded employees.
ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Mentor and instruct lower graded employees on crewmember duties
Plan action and direct utilization of fireline resources on less complex fires
For more complex fires, direct assigned suppression operations and recommend and implement tactical strategy on attacking, controlling, or mopping up fires, building or patrolling firelines, cleaning up burned areas within firelines, suppressing spot fires, felling snags or trees, and cutting brush. Adjusts actions based on changing information and evolving situational awareness
Uses firing devices on a firing operation according to the ignition/firing plan (verbal or written). Coordinates with aircraft for aviation support missions. Coordinates module or crew logistics and places caches of equipment and supplies at strategic points
Operates, moves, inspects, and performs preventative maintenance on vehicles and equipment to include crew carriers, fire engines, command vehicles, pickups, and other specialized equipment. Uses judgment to safely operate, maneuver, and set up vehicles and equipment in a variety of environments including urban, grassland, and mountainous terrain. Ensures adherence to vehicle safety procedures when transporting personnel, fuel, and equipment, considering bridge and road limits, equipment weight and length, and weather effects
Qualification
Required
U.S. Citizenship required
Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service or exempt
This is a Test Designated Position. You will be required to submit to a drug test and receive a negative drug test result prior to appointment. In addition, this position is subject to random testing for illegal drug use
A selectee receiving a first appointment is entitled only to the lowest step of the grade for which selected
Must pass the Work Capacity Test for certain Interagency Fire Program Management (IFPM) or Fire Program Management (FPM) positions
Prior to appointment, you must be determined physically fit by an authorized government physician to perform strenuous and physically demanding duties; and pass a medical examination given by an authorized government physician
Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check
Per Public Law 104-134 all Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to their financial institution
Must be 18 years of age at time of close date of announcement
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
If you are a new employee or supervisor in the Federal government, you will be required to complete a one-year probationary period
Willing to live/work in remote locations (volatile/unpredictable)
You will be required to operate a government motor vehicle as part of your official duties; a valid driver's license is required
You will be required to wear a uniform and comply with the National Park Service fire uniform standards
You may be required to work on-call, evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime and shift work
Subject to frequent extended travel up to 14 nights a month particularly during fire season, and you must obtain a government charge card for travel
Incumbent will be required to complete training and obtain/maintain a government charge card with travel and/or purchase authority
This announcement may be used to fill additional positions if identical vacancies occur within 90 days of the issue date of the referral certificate
Government housing MAY be available, depending on location, and is not guaranteed
Successful completion and have currency in the Primary NWCG Core Requirements of: Incident Commander Type 4 (ICT4) AND Crew Boss (CRWB) AND Firing Boss (FIRB)
Applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS/GW-07 level in the Federal service
In order to be considered for this position, copies of your Incident Qualification and Certification System (IQCS) Master Record (or equivalent training documents) which contain documented proof of the certification or attainment of the IFPM Selective Placement Factor for this position MUST be attached to your application
Currency Requirement: Required to maintain currency once hired into the position. Currency of NWCG qualifications is not required for selection. If not currently qualified, the applicant must provide documented evidence that they have been fully qualified in the past and are able to regain currency within one year of being hired. Failure to provide this documentation will result in disqualification
Applicants must be 18 years of age, but not have reached their 37th birthday by the closing date of this announcement
These positions are covered by the special enhanced annuity retirement provisions for Federal Firefighters and Law Enforcement officers and have a mandatory retirement age of 57
Two exceptions are allowed: 1) an applicant has prior Federal service in documented special retirement covered position(s) sufficient to count toward 20 years of covered service on or before the mandatory retirement age of 57; or 2) an applicant is a qualified veterans' preference eligible, in which case the MEA is waived and their corresponding retirement age may be higher than 57 after completing 20 years of service
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)
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 Recruitment Incentive May Be Authorized
A Relocation Incentive May Be Authorized
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