Wildland Firefighter (Smokejumper)

United States Forest Service; Redding (CA); Presencial; USD 45 000 - 65 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

United States Forest Service in California is seeking a smokejumper to support fire management on a National Forest. The role involves parachute jumps, fire suppression work, and serving on a crew with leadership responsibilities.

Qualifications include one year of specialized experience at GW-5 level and a requirement for conditioning and safety practices. The position emphasizes the ability to operate in rugged terrain and under demanding fire conditions.

Qualificações

• One year of specialized experience equivalent to GW-5 grade level in federal service or equivalent.
• Education cannot be substituted for this grade level.
• Volunteer experience counts toward qualifying experience.

Responsabilidades

• Performed parachute jumps under many conditions while landing on rough terrain.
• Suppressed the full range of wildland fire using basic techniques.
• Served as a Squad Boss on a Fire Crew, Helitack Crew, Pump Crew, or as Crew Boss, Fire Boss, or Sector Boss.

Conhecimentos

Parachute jumping

Fire suppression

Crew leadership

Descrição da oferta de emprego

This position is located within a National Forest. The position is located on a fire crew as a crewmember within the fire management organization. Serves as a smokejumper, performing a variety of duties in the areas of parachute jumping and fire suppression.

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.

GW-06: One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least GW-5 grade level in federal service or equivalent.

GW-06: Education cannot be substituted for this grade level.

Examples of specialized experience include: Performed parachute jumps under many conditions while executing landings on rough terrain, open areas, mountain slopes, and/or timber; Suppressed the full range of difficult and complex wildland fire using common and proven basic techniques; Served as a Squad boss on a Fire Crew, Helitack Crew, Pump Crew or served as Crew Boss, Fire Boss, or Sector Boss.

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.'' The Arduous fitness (Pack) Test consists of a three (3) mile hike, within forty-five (45) minutes, while carrying a forty-five (45) pound pack.

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 provide updated required documents and meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.