• Job Description

  Req#: 844014600
  These positions will be located at a USDA Forest Service Unit.
  
  The purpose of these positions is wildland fire suppression/management/control, as a firefighter on an engine, hotshot, helitack or hand crew. Other wildland fire related duties might involve fire prevention, patrol, detection, or prescribed burning.
  
  See ADDITIONAL INFORMATION section for the specific contact information.
  
  Duties
  
  
  • Duties listed are at performance grade GW-04 level.
  • Serve on a wildland fire crew assigned to an engine, handcrew, or helitack module to suppress the full range of difficulty and complexity of fires.
  • Patrol areas of controlled fires to mop-up by searching out and extinguishing any remaining burning material. Move dirt, chop brush, fell small trees, etc., to construct fireline.
  • Use hand tools such as axe, shovel, Pulaski, McLeod, and power saws to prevent and control the spread of wildland fires.
  • Operate specialized fire suppression equipment such as portable pumps or drip torch.
  • May be assigned to other resource management activities such as fuels, recreation, timber, or reforestation when not performing fire suppression duties.
  
  
  Requirements
  
  
  • 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. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit E-Verify.
  • Must be 18 years of age.
  • This is a drug testing designated position. You will be subject to pre-employment and random drug testing. Appointment is based on a negative result. This announcement constitutes 30 days advance notice.
  • Must pass the Work Capacity Test for certain Interagency Fire Program Management or Fire Program Management positions.
  • 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.
  • There may be additional Conditions of Employment not listed here, however applicants will be notified of any specific requirements at the time a tentative job offer is made.
  • 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.

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