Wildland Fire Aviation: Airtanker Base Support

Forest Service (DOA); Prescott (AZ); On-site; USD 29,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Forest Service in Prescott, AZ is seeking a Firefighter Airtanker Base Support on a full-time, temporary basis to maintain airtanker base, facilities, vehicles and equipment. The position involves serving on a fire crew within the fire management organization and may require occasional travel for fire suppression or related assignments.

The role is classified under the GW-5 pay scale with the new Special Base Rate (SBR) and offers a full-time schedule at multiple duty locations including

Qualifications

• GW-05: One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least GW-4 grade level in federal service or equivalent.
• Successful completion of a 4-year course of study in Fire Science, Fire Training, Fire Technology or related fields qualifying for GW-5.
• A combination of education and experience may qualify for GW-5.

Responsibilities

• Operates complex airtanker equipment systems with numerous components that must be carefully synchronized or calibrated.
• Performs aviation and ground support activities, servicing and operating batch mixers, tanks, pumps, valves and hoses.
• Mixes, stores, inspects, tests, and delivers fire retardants to various specifications.
• Performs duties of parking and launching firefighting aircraft to/from base.
• Assists in airtanker Hot Loading and Simultaneous Loading operations; compiles data for Forest Service reports and records.

Job description

Forest Service in Prescott, AZ is seeking a Firefighter Airtanker Base Support on a full-time, temporary basis to maintain airtanker base, facilities, vehicles and equipment. The position involves serving on a fire crew within the fire management organization and may require occasional travel for fire suppression or related assignments.

The role is classified under the GW-5 pay scale with the new Special Base Rate (SBR) and offers a full-time schedule at multiple duty locations including