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Wildland Firefighter (District/Zone Assistant Fire Management Officer Moderate Complexity)
Forest Service · Posted 119 days ago
About the Role
These positions will be located at a USDA Forest Service Unit. The primary purpose of this position is to perform wildland firefighting work and to lead crews performing such work. See ADDITIONAL INFORMATION for Regional contacts.
What You'll Do
- →Duties listed are at full performance grade GW-09 level.
- →Performs, and supervises employees in, fire prevention, preparedness, detection, resource rehabilitation, mobilization, prescribed fire, aviation operations, and training programs.
- →Conducts field reconnaissance of proposed prescribed burn units, makes recommendations on appropriate treatment techniques for meeting management objectives.
- →Drafts prescribed burn plans to meet those objectives and implements approved prescribed burn plans.
- →Provides oversight during initial and extended attack fires, and directs fireline activities and tactics of dispersed firefighters, resources, equipment, and aircraft.
- →Coordinates with dispatch office regarding current fire behavior and fire conditions, release of resources, and other logistical considerations.
Requirements
- ✓See QUALIFICATIONS Section for Educational Requirements.
Personality Fit
Job ID: 99f85149-d685-46f5-b634-c856f2e5fffd
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