Wildland Firefighter (Fire Engine Operator)

United-States-Forest-Service; Buffalo Creek (CO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

United States Forest Service seeks a crewmember for a wildland fire engine crew. The role focuses on performing firefighting tasks as part of a fire management team within a National Forest.

Applicants must meet GW-4/5 qualifications, including FFT1 and S-290, with documentation for IQCS records. The position requires passing the WCT at the Arduous level and compliance with drug testing policies during pre-employment and ongoing employment.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-4.
• Successful completion of a 4-year course in Fire Science/Fire Training/Fire Technology or related field is qualifying for GW-5.
• Combination of education and experience is acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Operate engine, pump and controls under supervision.
• Perform regular maintenance and minor repairs on fire engine.
• Serve as a wildland firefighter on an organized crew during prescribed burns, monitoring fire behavior.

Skills

Specialized firefighting experience

Engine operation

NWCG FFT1 readiness

Education

4-year degree in Fire Science or related field

Education+Experience acceptable

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.

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. This announcement constitutes the required 30 days advanced notice for testing requirements.

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