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Wildland Firefighter (Prescribed Fire Module) - Direct Hire Authority
Office of the Secretary of the Interior · Posted 103 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 position is with the US Wildland Fire Service, GW-0456-3/4/5 working in the following location: Redding, CA For general information about the application process and temporary fire positions with the Department of the Interior, please visit our website.
What You'll Do
- →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 a prescribed fire module.
- →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 a prescribed fire module.
- →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 a prescribed fire module.
- →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.
- ✓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.
- ✓You must be 18 years of age or older to be assigned to a hazardous position.
- ✓You may be required to work on-call, evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime and shift work.
Personality Fit
Job ID: ed6da85a-7ed4-4758-8808-9226047addda
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