Wildland Firefighter
The United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) is looking for temporary employees to work on Engine Crews. For more information on Crew Types, click here.A Wildland Firefighter (GS-06, Forestry Technician) on a wildland fire Engine performing the following duties:
locates fire line, directs and participates in fire line construction, backfiring and burnout operations, engine operations, tree falling and holding/patrol mop-up operations. Drives and operates a wildland fire engine, positioning the engine for proper use and operation. Personally performs and directs others in starting pump engine, priming pump, adjusting engine speed and pump valves, laying hose, and using appropriate nozzles and nozzle adjustment in effective use of water and additives. Ensures that needed tools and equipment are available for firefighting tasks.Cut-off Date:
The following locations will begin to consider applicants prior to the closing date of the announcement. You must apply on or before the date indicated below to receive first consideration. Thereafter, applications may be considered as needed, during the open period of the announcement:
11/12/2019Bar Harbor, ME (Acadia NP)Fort Peck/Jordan/Roy, MT (Charles M. Russell NWR) Valentine, NE (Valentine NWR)Brigham City, UT (Bear River MBR) For contacts and information regarding housing availability visit Fire Contacts on the DOI Fire Jobs website and select the state you are interested in.For more information about temporary fire positions with DOI, go to the following link:
https:
//www.firejobs.doi.gov/. To qualify for a GS-06, you must meet at least one of the following AND the Selective Factors:
- 1 year of specialized work experience equivalent to the GS-05 level duties. Examples include on-the-line wildland fire experience in forest/range fire control, prevention or suppression work; operating and maintaining specialized wildland fire tools/equipment/vehicles and may include leading crewmembers. OR- 1 year of graduate level education directly related to the position. OR- a combination of education and experience that is directly related to the work of the position.Selective Factors for GS-06:
In addition to the basic qualifications listed above, you must possess the following National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) incident management qualifications and training to be considered eligible.1. Single Resource Boss - Engine (ENGB) And2. Incident Commander Type 5 (ICT5) And3. Completion of S-211 Portable Pumps and Water Use CourseFor more information regarding basic qualifications and combining education and experience click here.You must meet all qualification requirements by the cut-off/closing date of the announcement.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
locates fire line, directs and participates in fire line construction, backfiring and burnout operations, engine operations, tree falling and holding/patrol mop-up operations. Drives and operates a wildland fire engine, positioning the engine for proper use and operation. Personally performs and directs others in starting pump engine, priming pump, adjusting engine speed and pump valves, laying hose, and using appropriate nozzles and nozzle adjustment in effective use of water and additives. Ensures that needed tools and equipment are available for firefighting tasks.Cut-off Date:
The following locations will begin to consider applicants prior to the closing date of the announcement. You must apply on or before the date indicated below to receive first consideration. Thereafter, applications may be considered as needed, during the open period of the announcement:
11/12/2019Bar Harbor, ME (Acadia NP)Fort Peck/Jordan/Roy, MT (Charles M. Russell NWR) Valentine, NE (Valentine NWR)Brigham City, UT (Bear River MBR) For contacts and information regarding housing availability visit Fire Contacts on the DOI Fire Jobs website and select the state you are interested in.For more information about temporary fire positions with DOI, go to the following link:
https:
//www.firejobs.doi.gov/. To qualify for a GS-06, you must meet at least one of the following AND the Selective Factors:
- 1 year of specialized work experience equivalent to the GS-05 level duties. Examples include on-the-line wildland fire experience in forest/range fire control, prevention or suppression work; operating and maintaining specialized wildland fire tools/equipment/vehicles and may include leading crewmembers. OR- 1 year of graduate level education directly related to the position. OR- a combination of education and experience that is directly related to the work of the position.Selective Factors for GS-06:
In addition to the basic qualifications listed above, you must possess the following National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) incident management qualifications and training to be considered eligible.1. Single Resource Boss - Engine (ENGB) And2. Incident Commander Type 5 (ICT5) And3. Completion of S-211 Portable Pumps and Water Use CourseFor more information regarding basic qualifications and combining education and experience click here.You must meet all qualification requirements by the cut-off/closing date of the announcement.
- Department:
0462 Forestry Technician - Salary Range:
$18.13 to $18.13 per hour
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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