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Wildland Firefighter Apprentice
Office of the Secretary of the Interior · Posted 50 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 This Wildland Firefighter Apprentice position is with the US Wildland Fire Service, GW-0456-3/4/5 working in the following location(s): Burbank, Washington Columbia, South Dakota Devils Lake, North Dakota Hartford, Kansas Willows, California
What You'll Do
- →As a Wildland Firefighter Apprentice your duties will include but are not limited to the following: ???????This is an entry level position that works on a wildland fire module or crew as a Wildland Firefighter (firefighter) executing fire management activities in fire preparedness, fuels management and prevention, and fire suppression, monitoring, and post-fire.
- →Work may also include all hazard and emergency response activities.
- →Fire modules or crews include Hand Crews, Engine Crews, and Helitack Crews.
- →Specific specialty areas of work within fire modules or crews include aviation, fire engine operation, fire management planning, fuels management, helitack, and prevention.
- →A Wildland Firefighter (GW-03) performs assignments as an entry level wildland firefighter crew member in developing a working knowledge of fire suppression and fuels management techniques, practices, and terminology; may assist in more specialized assignments such as backfire and burnout, mobile and stationary engine attack.
- →May be required to operate light vehicles and 4X4s.
- →A Wildland Firefighter (GW-04) is a trained wildland firefighter.
- →May be assigned to carry out specialized assignments such as tree falling, backfire, and burnout operations; utilizes a variety of specialized tools, equipment and techniques while actively managing wildfires.
- →May be required to operate light vehicles and 4X4s. ???????A Wildland Firefighter (GW-05) is a trained and experienced wildland firefighter performing all aspects of wildland and prescribed fire operations including preparation, ignition, monitoring, holding and mop-up.
- →Gathers and considers information on weather data, topography, fuel types and fire behavior in responding to wildland fire incidents.
- →May be required to operate light vehicles and 4X4s.
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 OR 2-year trial period] during which your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest will be evaluated.
- ✓Notice of Financial Disclosure Report Requirement: This position is subject to a financial disclosure requirement, and you will be required to complete either OGE Form 278e or OGE Form 450 as applicable within 30 days of your appointment Individuals assigned male at birth after 12-31-59 must be registered for the Selective Service.
Personality Fit
Job ID: 8e34404a-81fd-4a81-abb5-e224bed21ec2
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