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Wildland Firefighter (Fire Dispatching)
Office of the Secretary of the Interior · Posted 57 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 Wildland Firefighter (Fire Dispatching) positions are with the US Wildland Fire Service, GW-0456-6/7 working in the following location(s): Mesa, Arizona Redmond, Oregon Williams, Arizona
What You'll Do
- →As a Wildland Firefighter (Fire Dispatching) your duties will include but are not limited to the following: Determine appropriate resource response to incidents and requests from the field.
- →Operate and/or direct the operations of various dispatch telecommunications systems and input data into fire-related computer applications.
- →Review internal operating procedures and systems, make recommendations for improvement, and update/develop operating plans and mobilization guides.
- →Perform and direct others in receiving fire reports, determining locations, land status, and current fire information.
- →Anticipate fire suppression needs and determine resource allocation.
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.
- ✓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.
- ✓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.
- ✓Individuals assigned male at birth after 12-31-59 must be registered for the Selective Service.
- ✓To verify registration visit SSS.gov.
- ✓You may be required to work on-call, evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime and shift work.
- ✓You may be required to complete training and obtain/maintain a government charge card with travel and/or purchase authority.
- ✓IMPORTANT - PLEASE NOTE: There is not an option to qualify for the 0456 series utilizing education at these grade levels.
Personality Fit
Job ID: e1c160a6-f950-4a77-8157-fa2fc0812ddf
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