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Lead Wildland Firefighter (Helitack) - Direct Hire Authority
Office of the Secretary of the Interior · Posted 143 days ago
About the Role
This is a Direct-Hire advertisement. Veterans preference is not applicable to this advertisement. Learn more about this authority at: Direct Hire Authority These Lead Wildland Firefighter (Helitack), GW-0456-08 positions are with the US Wildland Fire Service, working in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
What You'll Do
- →As a Lead Wildland Firefighter (Helitack) - Direct Hire Authority your duties will include but are not limited to the following: Leads three or more regularly assigned firefighters and may provide situational leadership for additional firefighters based on the fire assignment.
- →As an experienced leader within a wildland fire crew applies an understanding of firefighter safety, fire behavior, topography of the area, weather, fuels, and training in fire management work.
- →Plans, coordinates, and directs helicopter operations in support of mission requests.
- →Directs the operation and use of special tools and equipment and makes decisions as to when, where, and how equipment can be utilized to the greatest advantage.
- →Directs the readiness and assembly of helicopter support accessories and helicopter safety equipment.
Requirements
- ✓Must be a U.S.
- ✓Citizen or National.
- ✓Suitability for Federal employment, as determined by background investigation.
- ✓Direct Deposit Required.
- ✓You will be required to submit to a drug test and receive a negative drug test result prior to appointment.
- ✓In addition, this position is subject to random testing for illegal drug use.
- ✓Selectees must pass a pre-employment medical examination and may be subject to post-employment medical examinations to determine if they are maintaining the fitness standards for this position.
- ✓You must also pass the work capacity test for arduous positions.
- ✓This position requires the incumbent to operate a government (or private) motor vehicle as part of their official duties.
- ✓Selectee must hold and maintain a valid state driver's license throughout their employment in this position.
- ✓Official U.S.
- ✓Wildland Fire Service uniform is required.
- ✓A condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest will be evaluated.
- ✓Individuals assigned male at birth after 12-31-59 must be registered for the Selective Service.
Personality Fit
Job ID: a4219837-84f2-4e29-865c-0838bac053d7
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