Wildland Firefighter (Forestry Technician)
This is a Public Notice for positions being filled under the Direct Hiring Authority (DHA) for Wildland Fire. Under this recruitment procedure applications will be accepted for each location identified in this Public Notice. To learn more about Direct-Hire Authority, go to:
OPM.GOV Hiring Information - DHA. The National Park Service (NPS) is looking for temporary employees to work on Engine and Hand crews. For more information on Crew Types, click here. A Wildland Firefighter (GS-06, Forestry Technician) serves on an Engine and Hand crew performing various duties. On an Engine crew, 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. On a Hand crew, locates fire line, directs and participates in fire line construction, backfiring and burnout operations, tree falling and holding/patrol mop-up operations. A Wildland Firefighter (GS-07, Forestry Technician) serves on an Engine and Hand crew performing various duties. Directs the operation of a wildland fire engine, ensuring the correct positioning, proper use and operation. Personally performs and directs other in starting pump engine, priming pump, adjusting engine speed and pump valves, laying hose, and using appropriate nozzles and nozzle adjustments in effective use of water and additives. Responsible for maintenance of specialized equipment. Operates a variety of motor vehicles. On a Hand crew, serves on a wildland fire Handcrew performing the following duties:
locates fire line, directs and participates in fire line construction, backfiring and burnout operations, tree falling and holding/patrol mop-up operations. Uses a variety of specialized tools, equipment and techniques to actively suppress fires. May participate in prescribed fire operations. Locations for these positions are:
Sausalito, CA (Golden Gate NRA) International Falls, MN (Voyagers NP) Moose, WY (Grand Teton NP) For contacts and information regarding housing availability visit Fire Contacts on the DOI FIRES 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. To qualify for a GS-07, you must meet at least one of the following AND the Selective Factors:
- 1 year of specialized work experience equivalent to the GS-06 level duties. Examples include on-the-line wildland fire experience in forest/range fire control, prevention or suppression work as a lead wildland firefighter, utilizing a variety of specialized wildland fire tools and equipment. OR - 1 year of graduate education directly related to the position; OR - a combination of education and experience that is directly related to the work of this position as stated above. Selective Factors for GS-06/07:
In addition to the basic qualifications listed above, you must have possessed the following National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) incident management qualification and training requirement to be considered eligible. 1. Fire Fighter Type 1 (FFT1); And 2. Successful completion of S-290 Intermediate Wildland Fire Behavior For more information regarding basic qualifications and combining education and experience click here. All locations may not be hiring for all grades; check with each location. You must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of the announcement.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
OPM.GOV Hiring Information - DHA. The National Park Service (NPS) is looking for temporary employees to work on Engine and Hand crews. For more information on Crew Types, click here. A Wildland Firefighter (GS-06, Forestry Technician) serves on an Engine and Hand crew performing various duties. On an Engine crew, 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. On a Hand crew, locates fire line, directs and participates in fire line construction, backfiring and burnout operations, tree falling and holding/patrol mop-up operations. A Wildland Firefighter (GS-07, Forestry Technician) serves on an Engine and Hand crew performing various duties. Directs the operation of a wildland fire engine, ensuring the correct positioning, proper use and operation. Personally performs and directs other in starting pump engine, priming pump, adjusting engine speed and pump valves, laying hose, and using appropriate nozzles and nozzle adjustments in effective use of water and additives. Responsible for maintenance of specialized equipment. Operates a variety of motor vehicles. On a Hand crew, serves on a wildland fire Handcrew performing the following duties:
locates fire line, directs and participates in fire line construction, backfiring and burnout operations, tree falling and holding/patrol mop-up operations. Uses a variety of specialized tools, equipment and techniques to actively suppress fires. May participate in prescribed fire operations. Locations for these positions are:
Sausalito, CA (Golden Gate NRA) International Falls, MN (Voyagers NP) Moose, WY (Grand Teton NP) For contacts and information regarding housing availability visit Fire Contacts on the DOI FIRES 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. To qualify for a GS-07, you must meet at least one of the following AND the Selective Factors:
- 1 year of specialized work experience equivalent to the GS-06 level duties. Examples include on-the-line wildland fire experience in forest/range fire control, prevention or suppression work as a lead wildland firefighter, utilizing a variety of specialized wildland fire tools and equipment. OR - 1 year of graduate education directly related to the position; OR - a combination of education and experience that is directly related to the work of this position as stated above. Selective Factors for GS-06/07:
In addition to the basic qualifications listed above, you must have possessed the following National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) incident management qualification and training requirement to be considered eligible. 1. Fire Fighter Type 1 (FFT1); And 2. Successful completion of S-290 Intermediate Wildland Fire Behavior For more information regarding basic qualifications and combining education and experience click here. All locations may not be hiring for all grades; check with each location. You must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of the announcement.
- Department:
0462 Forestry Technician - Salary Range:
$18.65 to $25.28 per hour
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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