Wildland Firefighter (Fuels)
Federal government of the United States
- Twin Falls, ID
- $87,038 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
Supervisory statusNo Security clearanceDrug testYes Position sensitivity and riskTrust determination process
Financial disclosureBargaining unit statusAnnouncement numberID-DHA-25-12786640-PW Control number844064300This job is open toClarification from the agencyAll U.S. Citizens - No previous federal service is required. CTAP and ICTAP candidates in the local commuting area. This position is being advertised under an OPM government-wide Direct Hire authority.Duties
- Serves as a lead wildland firefighter and member of a fuels crew.
- Supervises and coordinates workforces who perform project work with changing priorities due to the nature of the work (scheduled fuels treatments preempted by wildland fire or adverse weather conditions, wildland fire duties on and off district).
- Applies an understanding of firefighter safety, fire behavior, topography of the area, weather, fuels, and training in fire management.
- Directs assigned suppression operations and recommends and implements tactical strategies on fires.
- Directs and ensures proper equipment and supplies needed for fuels and fire assignments.
- Manages fuels projects such as: prescribed fire, mechanical and biological treatments, monitoring and inventorying fuel beds, and piling vegetation debris.
- U.S. Citizenship is required.
- Be sure to read the How to Apply and Required Documents Sections.
- You cannot hold an active real estate license: nor can you have an interest or hold stocks in firms with interest in Federal Lands.
- Direct Deposit Required.
- Appointment will be subject to a favorably adjudicated background/suitability investigation/determination.
- Your resume must contain enough information to show that you meet the qualification requirements as defined in the announcement. In addition, your responses to the questions must adequately reflect in your resume.
- This position requires regular and recurring overtime and shift work.
- You must be 18 years of age or older to be assigned to a hazardous position.
- You must pass a pre-employment physical.
- You must meet specified levels on annual physical fitness tests, and pass periodic medical exams for wild land fire personnel, commensurate with current incident management qualifications.
- You must also pass the work capacity test for arduous positions.
- An applicant appointed to this position must possess (or obtain within 30 days of entrance on duty) and maintain a valid state driver's license while employed in this position.
- May require a one-year probationary period.
- Applicant(s) tentatively selected for this position will be required to submit a urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use and to pass the test prior to appointment. In addition, this position is subject to random testing for illegal drug use.
Senior Firefighter: must have held or currently hold the NWCG qualification Firefighter Type 1 (FFT1) or higher AND completed the S-290 "Intermediate Fire Behavior" course.
b. GW-08 ONLY
Prescribed Fire and Fuels Specialist (Low Complexity):must have held or currently hold the NWCG qualification Engine Boss, Single Resource (ENGB) AND Incident Commander Type 4 (ICT4).In order to be rated as qualified for this position, we must be able to determine that you meet the qualification requirements - please be sure to include this information in your resume. No assumptions will be made about your experience.To qualify for the GW-07 grade level, 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to GW-06 is required.
Examples of work experience include but are not limited to: experience serving as a lead wildland firefighter on a wildland fire module or crew with on-the-line wildland fire experience in fire control, prevention or suppression; utilizing and maintaining specialized wildland fire equipment; and assisting with analyzing and predicting fire behavior when responding to wildland fire incidents.To qualify for the GW-08 grade level, 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to GW-07 is required.
Examples of work experience include but are not limited to: wildland firefighter work analyzing fire behavior including weather, fuels (type and condition), and topography; understanding fire suppression strategies and tactics, resource availability and capability, and public safety; knowledge of fire management objectives and resource protection concerns; work that involved directing prescribed fire/fuels management activities including but not limited to prescribed fire, mechanical and biological fuels treatments, fire effects monitoring, fuels treatment monitoring, smoke monitoring.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.You must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of the announcement.This is a SECONDARY/Administrative fire position under the special retirement provisions of 5 U.S.C. 8336(c) (CSRS) and 5 U.S.C. 8412(d) (FERS). While secondary positions are not subject to the maximum entry age (MEA) policy, the selectee must have prior service in a primary position and meet the transfer requirement for movement from a primary to secondary position to be eligible for special retirement coverage. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure this office has enough information to determine your retirement status to ensure you do not lose benefits(normally through submission of your SF-50). YOU MUST LET US KNOW IF YOU ARE CURRENTLY IN A PRIMARY POSITION.Physical Demands: Work in the office is primarily sedentary. Field work does require frequent physical exertion, involving walking over rough terrain, sometimes for extended periods, and working under occasionally inclement (hot, cold, snow, wind, etc.) weather conditions.
The incumbent must be in good physical condition in order to safety perform field activities. The incumbent must be able to perform duties in areas of uncontrolled wildfire where hazardous conditions exist. The incumbent must be able to fly as a passenger in helicopters and single engine fixed wing aircraft.Work Environment: Work is performed in both an office and field setting with field work. Field work involves exposure to temperature extremes, both from weather and fire conditions where falling trees and the presence of smoke and/or dust conditions create hazardous conditions. The nature of fire management work requires that protective clothing (boots, hard hats, etc.) be worn. The incumbent must exercise a variety of safety practices and precautions for the well-being of self and of others.Additional informationThis is a Direct-Hire advertisement. Veterans preference is not applicable to this advertisement. Learn more about this authority at:DOI uses E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit .Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)/lnteragency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): These programs apply to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority, you must: 1) meet CTAP or ICTAP eligibility criteria; 2) be rated well qualified for the position with a score of 85 or above; and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility. For more information: orMales born after 12/31/59 must be registered forTravel and relocation expenses will not be paid by the Department of the Interior. Any travel, transportation and relocation expenses associated with reporting for duty in this position will be the responsibility of the selected employee.This position is not eligible for Telework.Certain incentives (such as Recruitment, Relocation or Student Loan Repayment) may be authorized to eligible selectees. If eligible and qualified, you may be offered a recruitment or relocation incentive. The decision to offer an incentive will be made on a case-by-case basis and is neither promised nor guaranteed. For information visit: or or .This position is considered a career ladder opportunity, with a full performance level of GW-08. If selected at a lower grade level, you may be non-competitively promoted to the next grade level at the discretion of your supervisor and is contingent upon meeting regulatory and legal requirements for promotion, satisfactory performance, and the availability of higher-level work. Promotion is not guaranteed, and no promise of promotion is implied. Expand Hide additional informationCandidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.BenefitsA career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. .