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USAJOBS · 3 months ago

Wildland Firefighter (Fuels Management)

Location Negotiable After Selection, USA

Full-time, Contract

Onsite

Entry Level

$25.12/hr - $25.12/hr

1+ years exp

USAJOBS is seeking a Wildland Firefighter (Fuels Management) to join the USDA Forest Service. This role involves working as a skilled member of a fuels management crew, executing fuel treatment plans and conducting various fire management activities.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Collects and compiles resource data for long and medium range planning, treatment, and reporting of natural and created fuel hazard management program

Executes fuel treatment plans, slash hazard appraisals, and hazard reduction plans for slash creating projects or contracts

Records fuel treatment activity records for required reports and final project completion

Works with timber sales and the Contracting Officer's Representative on thinning contracts in laying out fuel breaks, fuel reduction corridors, piling areas, and other fuel treatments

Conducts pre-attack plans, providing input used in setting annual priorities for fuel treatment projects according to budget and weather constraints

Maintains fuel management inventories as they are completed and updates the files as conditions change

Coordinates fuel treatment plans and activities with other functions to ensure efficient use of workforce resources to accomplish program objectives

Carries out prescribed burning plans for less complex projects and fuel types, supervising burning projects according to qualifications

Locates areas for commercial and free use fuel wood removal according to fuel wood availability, accessibility, and consistency with related fuel management program

Works independently or as a skilled member of a fuels management crew engaged in fuels management, may include broadcast burning, hand and machine piling, helitorch, and other brush disposal techniques

Uses a variety of hand and power tools, including chainsaws, firing equipment, or portable pumps

Gathers data and records information on fuel types, weather conditions, fire behaviors, and status of work accomplished

Works independently or as a member of a skilled crew in wildfire suppression or in fire prevention as assigned

Qualification

Wildland Fire SuppressionFuels ManagementChainsaw OperationFire Science EducationTeamworkCommunicationProblem Solving

Required

You must be a US Citizen or US National

Males born after 12/31/1959 must be Selective Service registered or exempt

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

Direct Deposit Per Public Law 104-134 all Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of your choosing

Must be 18 years of age

Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check

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

This is a Test Designated Position. You will be subject to pre-employment and random drug testing

Incumbent is subject to medical screening and must meet the Federal Wildland Firefighter Medical Standards for arduous duty wildland firefighting

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

Occasional overnight travel may be required for fire suppression or fire related assignment

Must pass the appropriate level of the Work Capacity Test for Wildland Firefighters

Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License

Prior wildland firefighting experience is required

GW-05: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least GW-04 grade level in federal service or equivalent; OR successful completion of a 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university with major study in Fire Science, Fire Training, Fire Technology or other related fields of study; OR a combination of education and experience

Examples of specialized experience includes: Serving as an advanced trainee performing specific wildland fire suppression duties, such as extinguished burning materials by moving dirt, or applying water by hose or retardant. Using a variety of hand and power tools, including chainsaws, firing equipment, or portable pumps to suppress fires. Or performing standard fuels management duties involving broadcast burning, hand and machine piling, helitorch, and other brush disposal techniques

WORK CAPACITY TEST (WCT) for Wildland Firefighters: This position participates in wildland firefighting activities. Based on the type of work performed, TAKING and PASSING the WCT at the ARDUOUS level is a condition of employment

Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.