Wildland Firefighter; TypeWFM Assistant

Overview

These positions will be located at a USDA Forest Service Unit.

These positions serve as an assistant to the first line supervisor of a Type 1 Wildland Fire Module (WFM).

The primary responsibility is for leadership in highly effective wildland fire suppression and wildland urban interface.

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• Duties listed are at full performance grade GW-08 level
• Performs various technical duties that involve differing and unrelated processes and methods. Coordinates the activities of a unit or team of firefighters in wildland fire and all-hazard situations.
• Provides technical and ecological expertise in the areas of long term planning, ignitions, holding, and suppression, prescribed fire preparation and implementation support, hazardous fuels reduction, and fire effects monitoring.
• Performs all aspects of wildland fire management and prescribed burn operations, ensuring that preparation, ignition, holding and mop-up activities occur in a safe and efficient manner.
• Participate with the supervisor to develop and implement a comprehensive physical training program to enhance the ability of crew members to perform the required arduous firefighting duties.
• Work with other resource managers in the development and implementation of prescribed burn plans.
• The incumbent is responsible for assisting with on-site evaluations of conditions, making tactical decisions, and determining appropriate responses.

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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 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.