Wildland Firefighter: Fuels & Suppression Specialist

United-States-Forest-Service; Cañon City (CO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The United States Forest Service is seeking a crewmember on a fuels management crew within the fire management organization. Located on a fire crew in a National Forest, the role requires occupation as a skilled member of a fuels management crew.

Applicants must meet eligibility requirements and provide evidence of experience per OPM General Schedule Qualification Standards. WCT at the ARDUOUS level is required, along with pre-employment drug testing and documentation submission by closing date.

Qualifications

• Qualified experience in wildland firefighting and fuels management.
• Must meet GS standards per OPM qualification standards.
• Volunteer experience can count toward qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Perform wildland firefighting duties as part of a fuels management crew.
• Operate hand and power tools to suppress fires and manage fuels.

Skills

Firefighting experience

Physical fitness

Volunteer experience accepted

Education

Fire Science degree

4-year college degree

Tools

Chainsaws

Firing equipment

Portable pumps

Hand tools

Job description

The United States Forest Service is seeking a crewmember on a fuels management crew within the fire management organization. Located on a fire crew in a National Forest, the role requires occupation as a skilled member of a fuels management crew.

Applicants must meet eligibility requirements and provide evidence of experience per OPM General Schedule Qualification Standards. WCT at the ARDUOUS level is required, along with pre-employment drug testing and documentation submission by closing date.