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This position is located in a USDA Forest Service Unit.

The primary purpose of the position is fire prevention and wildland fire management. This position is responsible for development, implementation and administration of the unit's Fire Prevention Program and also functions in initial attack fire suppression

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Duties

  • Duties listed are at full performance grade GW-07 level.
  • Serves as an incident commander on fires with low incident complexity.
  • Develops and implements tactics based on incident objectives, fire behavior, weather forecast, and risk assessment.
  • Participates in prescribed burns to reduce hazardous fuels and/or to support the health of the forest ecosystem.
  • Maintains records and reports including individual fire reports, fire resource orders, and incident action records.
  • Gathers fire prevention data and provide input on risks, hazards, and other factors utilized in developing/updating the unit’s wildfire prevention analysis plans and hazardous fuel treatment plans.
  • Plans, organizes, schedules, and directs group prevention/education activities with external entities to meet program goals.

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.
  • 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.
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