Wildland Firefighter (Fuels Management)

United-States-Forest-Service; Alaska; On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

USDA Forest Service unit positions are located in a field fire management organization focusing on prescribed fire and fuels management. Applicants must meet NWCG qualification standards and IFPM requirements by selection time, with documentation of IQCS master record or equivalent training as proof of attainment.

Hazard reduction and field data collection are integral to the role. These positions require fire management duties, with emphasis on currency in NWCG qualifications and adherence to

Qualifications

• Participated in prescribed fire operations including line preparation, igniting, and/or holding strategies
• Collected and compiled fuels management field inventory data where a variety of fuel variations were involved
• Inventoried fuel beds, prepared reports, performed hazard fuel reduction projects, monitored burning conditions, piling vegetation debris and/or acted in assigned positions during actual fuel reduction efforts by prescribed fire.
• FFT1 NWCG Core Requirement completed; ICT5 NWCG Core Requirement completed

Job description

These positions are located at a USDA Forest Service Unit.

These positions serve in a key fire management position in a field fire management organization performing Prescribed Fire/Fuels Management work.

See ADDITIONAL INFORMATION for Regional contacts. 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.

Specialized Experience Requirement:

For the GW-06

You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GW-05) in Federal service.

• Participated in prescribed fire operations including line preparation, igniting, and/or holding strategies
• Collected and compiled fuels management field inventory data where a variety of fuel variations were involved
• Inventoried fuel beds, prepared associated reports, performed hazard fuel reduction projects, monitored burning conditions, piling vegetation debris and/or acted in assigned positions such as ignition or holding specialist or other designated positions during actual fuel reduction efforts by prescribed fire.

For the GW-07

You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GW-06) in Federal service.

• Participated in routine aspects of inventorying and monitoring for wildland fire, prescribed fire, and/or natural resource activities
• Planned and/or directed field resource data collection for fuel hazard management program
• Assisted in the development and/or implementation of specific plans for fuels treatment projects

Selective Placement Factors:

• Successfully completed the Primary NWCG Core Requirements of Firefighter 1 (FFT1) and Secondary NWCG Core Requirement of Incident Commander Type 5 (ICT5)

Interagency Fire Program Management (IFPM) and Forest Service - Fire Program Management (FS-FPM) qualifications must be met by the time of selection. Most recent IQCS master record and/or signed Agency Certified task book must be attached to your application. If you are selected, you may be required to submit an updated IQCS master record or signed Agency Certified task book as proof of attainment of IFPM requirements prior to a final verbal offer.

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.

Currency Requirement

Required to maintain currency once hired into the position. Currency of NWCG qualifications is not required for selection. If not currently qualified, the applicant must provide documented evidence that they have been fully qualified in the past, and are able to regain currency within one year of being hired. Failure to provide this documentation will result in disqualification.

This position has been identified under the Interagency Fire Program Management (IFPM) or Forest Service Fire Program Management (FS-FPM) and is subject to selective placement factor requirements contained in the Interagency Fire Program Management (IFPM) Standard and Guide when filling this vacancy. IFPM or FS-FPM selective placement factors are made up of a primary and secondary National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) core Incident Management Qualifications and Required Training. The applicant must possess these qualifications at the applicable complexity level to be considered eligible for this position.

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.

FIREFIGHTER RETIREMENT COVERAGE

This is a secondary firefighter position under 5 USC 8336 (CSRS) and 8412(d) (FERS). Prior wildland firefighting experience is required. There is no age limit for entry into secondary positions. Firefighter retirement coverage of the incumbent depends upon his or her individual work history.

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.

To receive consideration for this position, you must provide updated required documents and meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.