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Wildland Firefighter (Multiple Crew Types) - Direct Hire Authority
Office of the Secretary of the Interior · Posted 1 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 GW-0456-3/4/5 Wildland Firefighter position is with the US Wildland Fire Service working in various locations. You may select up to SEVEN locations. Not all locations may be hiring for all grades. Applicants will not be considered for locations not selected.
What You'll Do
- →For general information about the application process and temporary fire positions with the Department of the Interior, please visit our website.
- →As a Wildland Firefighter (GW-3), your duties will include but are not limited to the following: Serves as an entry level wildland firefighter on the following types of crews: Engine, Fuels, Helitack.
- →Performs assignments such as 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.
- →As a Wildland Firefighter (GW-4), your duties will include but are not limited to the following: Serves as a trained wildland firefighter on the following types of crews: Engine, Fuels, Helitack.
- →May assist in specialized assignments such as tree felling, backfire, and burnout operations.
- →Utilizes a variety of specialized tools, equipment and techniques while actively managing wildland fires.
- →May be required to operate light vehicles and 4X4s.
- →As a Wildland Firefighter (GW-5), your duties will include but are not limited to the following: Serves as an experienced wildland firefighter on the following types of crews: Engine, Fuels, Helitack.
- →Performs 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.
- ✓Form BIA-4432, Verification of Indian Preference for Employment (if claiming Indian Preference).
- ✓For this announcement, only the Horton, Kansas location is open for Indian Preference (IP) Eligibility.
- ✓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 may need to hold and maintain a valid state driver's license throughout their employment in this position.
- ✓Individuals assigned male at birth after 12-31-59 must be registered for the Selective Service.
- ✓To verify registration visit sss.gov.
Personality Fit
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