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Wildland Firefighter (Helitack) - Direct Hire Authority
Office of the Secretary of the Interior · Posted 137 days ago
About the Role
This is a Direct-Hire advertisement. Veterans preference does not apply to this advertisement. Learn more about this authority at: Direct Hire Authority This Wildland Firefighter (Helitack) GW-0456-07 position is with the US Wildland Fire Service, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Career-Seasonal appointments are permanent positions and include the same benefits as Career appointments, you will be in non-pay status when services are not needed due to lack of work, funds, or unforeseen circumstances
What You'll Do
- →NOTE: This position is being re-advertised to solicit additional applications.
- →Applicants who previously applied need not reapply unless you are submitting updated and/or missing information.
- →As a Wildland Firefighter (Helitack) - Direct Hire Authority your duties will include but are not limited to the following: Participates in and may direct helicopter operations to include accompanying pilot on flights, providing radio communications to dispatch and/or ground firefighters, navigating with use of maps and applying aviation safety regulations.
- →Inventories and inspects helicopter accessories, fire tools, and equipment including aerial ignition devices; and directs the readiness and assembly of helicopter support accessories and helicopter safety equipment.
- →Gathers and considers information on weather data, topography, fuel types, and fire behavior in responding to wildland fire incidents.
- →Performs administrative responsibilities to include training firefighters; ensuring that work is carried out safely; and timekeeping, travel administration, government credit card management and maintains records.
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 may require 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: 007aa334-33b2-4949-87c6-d9b1dbab535a
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