Wildland Firefighter (Fire Engine Operation)

United-States-Forest-Service; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

United States Forest Service in Utah seeks a crewmember on a wildland fire engine crew to perform firefighting duties as part of the fire management organization.

The position requires meeting the NWCG Core Requirements FFT1 and S-290, and documentation of incident qualifications. Applicants must be prepared for rigorous physical fitness tests and adhere to pre-employment drug testing policies.

Qualifications

• FFT1 and S-290 NWCG core requirements are required.
• One year of specialized experience at GS-4 level or a 4-year degree qualifies.
• Education and experience combinations permitted.

Responsibilities

• Perform wildland firefighting on a fire engine crew.
• Operate engine and pump equipment under supervision.
• Conduct routine maintenance and minor repairs on engine.
• Monitor fire weather and fire behavior and document findings.

Skills

FFT1

S-290

Education

4-year Fire Science degree or related field

Job description

This position is located within a National Forest. The position is located on a fire crew as a crewmember within the fire management organization.The position is located on a wildland fire Engine crew. The primary purpose of this position is to perform wildland firefighting work.

In order to qualify, you must meet the eligibility and qualifications requirements as defined below by the closing date of the announcement. For more information on the qualifications for this position, visit the Office of Personnel Management's General Schedule Qualification Standards.

Your application and resume must clearly show that you possess the experience requirements. Transcripts must be provided for qualifications based on education. Provide course descriptions as necessary.

In order to be considered for this position, copies of your Incident Qualification and Certification System (IQCS) Master Record (or equivalent training documents) which contain documented proof of the certification or attainment of the IFPM Selective Placement Factor for this position MUST be attached to your application. Red cards are not acceptable documentation.

GW-05: (1) One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-4. OR Successful completion of a 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university with major study in Fire Science, Fire Training, Fire Technology or other related fields of study is qualifying for GW-5. OR a combination of education and experience.

Examples of specialized experience includes: Controlled operation of the engine, operated pump and adjusted controls under close supervision; performed regular maintenance and minor repairs on fire engine; served as a skilled wildland firefighter on an organized crew during prescribed burns, monitoring or controlling the fire and collecting data on fire weather and fire behavior.

Selective Placement Factors

• Successfully completed the Primary NWCG Core Requirement of Firefighter Type 1 (FFT1) -AND-
• Successfully completed the Secondary NWCG Core Requirement of Intermediate Wildland Fire Behavior (S-290).

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

WORK CAPACITY TEST (WCT) for Wildland Firefighters: This position participates in wildland firefighting activities. Based on the type of work performed, TAKING and PASSING the WCT at the ARDUOUS level is a condition of employment, which means you must maintain the required level of physical fitness in order to remain in the position. The Arduous fitness (Pack) Test requires completing a three (3) mile hike within forty-five (45) minutes, while carrying a forty-five (45) pound pack. You are strongly encouraged to consult with your physician and begin training immediately if applying for this position. This announcement constitutes the required 30 days advanced notice for testing requirements.

In accordance with USDA Department Regulation 4430-792-2, this position is a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the USDA Drug Free Workplace Program and subject to pre-employment drug testing. All applicants selected for this position will be required to submit to a urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Incumbents of this position will be required to submit to a urinalysis on an ongoing random basis, after appointment as directed.

To receive consideration for this position, you must meet all qualification requirements on the closing date of this announcement.