• Job Description

  Req#: 844013600
  This position is located at a USDA Forest Service Unit.
  
  These positions serve in a key fire management position in a field fire management organization performing Prescribed Fire/Fuels Management work.
  
  See ADDITIONAL INFORMATION for Regional contacts.
  
  Duties
  
  
  • Duties listed are at full performance grade GW-07 level.
  • Preparing and implementing prescribed fire plans, fire effects monitoring plans, manual and mechanical hazardous fuels treatments, and smoke and wildland fire monitoring plans.
  • Integrates prescribed fire/fuels management, smoke management, fuels modification principles and procedures, fire effects knowledge, scientific data collection and analysis principles into a comprehensive prescribed fire/fuels management program.
  • Assists in preparation of the technical specifications for prescribed fire and mechanical treatment contracts, brush disposal plans, smoke monitoring reports, and similar products.
  • Assists in monitoring fire behavior, evaluating fire effects, identifying potential problems and making basic recommendations by reviewing fuel treatment alternatives and designing a prescribed fire to achieve the objective.
  • Conducts field reconnaissance of prescribed fire/fuels treatment units, summarizes field findings and makes basic recommendations on appropriate prescriptive criteria for meeting program objectives.
  • Provides training needs to support prescribed fire and fuels management programs.
  
  
  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.
  • Secondary Coverage: 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.
  • 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.

• About the company

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