Forestry Fire Detection Technician

United-States-Forest-Service; Camp Verde (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

United States Forest Service is seeking a position located within a National Forest to provide fire detection services to district fire suppression personnel. The role requires meeting General Schedule qualification standards, with options for specialized experience or relevant education as described.

Eligibility hinges on meeting the GS-5 criteria by the closing date, including experience with records, lookout duties, data relay, and public education about fire laws and prevention.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-4 OR a bachelor's degree or 4 years of education above high school with major study in forestry, range management, agriculture, or related fields.
• Education must be from an accredited college/university.
• Combinations of higher education and specialized experience may qualify.

Responsibilities

• Maintain records, log books and lookout equipment.
• Maintain lookout station and grounds in order.
• Receive and relay fire and administrative data to keep dispatcher informed.

Skills

Records management

Data relaying

Public education

Education

Bachelor's degree or 4 years of higher education in forestry/related field

Job description

United States Forest Service is seeking a position located within a National Forest to provide fire detection services to district fire suppression personnel. The role requires meeting General Schedule qualification standards, with options for specialized experience or relevant education as described.

Eligibility hinges on meeting the GS-5 criteria by the closing date, including experience with records, lookout duties, data relay, and public education about fire laws and prevention.