Wildland Firefighter

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE; Winchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A federal agency is looking for a Forest Assistant Fire Management Officer to assist in the direction of the unit's fire management program. Responsibilities include developing fire suppression strategies, conducting reviews of fire management plans, and representing the unit during incidents. Candidates must be U.S. citizens, have prior wildland firefighting experience, and be willing to work in remote locations. A background check and drug testing are required for this role.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• Must pass the Work Capacity Test for certain positions.
• Prior wildland firefighting experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Fire Management Officer in directing fire management programs.
• Develop alternative fire suppression strategies considering total values at risk.
• Conduct reviews of planned suppression actions and strategies.

Job description

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

The incumbent serves as a Forest Assistant Fire Management Officer (FAFMOH) with responsibility for assisting the FFMO to provide leadership/program direction for the unit's fire, fuels and aviation management program.

See ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Section for location representative details.

Duties

• Duties listed are at full performance grade GW-12 level.
• Assist the Fire Management Officer in directing all aspects of the unit’s fire and aviation management program.
• Develop and/or recommend alternative fire suppression strategies by taking into consideration total values at risk and cost effectiveness.
• Represent the unit at local multi-agency coordinating groups (MAC) to coordinate response during fire and all-risk incidents in the absence of the Fire Management Officer.
• Assist in the development of new techniques and methods and/or modify existing procedures to solve unprecedented or critical fire management problems.
• Manages the collection and the analysis of data for appraisal of forest fire damages and/or for the collection of evidence in fire trespass cases.
• Coordinate the development of local operating plans to implement cooperative fire protection agreements with other federal, tribal, state, local and/or private industry.
• Conduct reviews of planned suppression actions, tactical plans, and strategies for the management of wildland fires and/or other urban interface/intermix situations.
• Provide technical input for the accomplishment of fire management planning to support the development of the unit’s land management goals and objectives.
• Coordinate the settlement of financial problems after control of joint action fires with cooperating agencies by providing authoritative information on control operations and decisions made at time of the incident.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or 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.
• 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.gov
• 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.
• Subject to one year supervisory/managerial probationary period unless prior service is creditable. New USDA supervisors must successfully complete all components of the required training program before the end of their probationary period.
• 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.