Job Listing
Wildland Firefighter (Prevention)
Forest Service · Posted 43 days ago
About the Role
These positions are located in a USDA Forest Service Unit. The primary purpose of this position involves developing, planning and execution of fire prevention educational programs. These positions create programs for wildland fire prevention, mitigation and develops a coordinated approach to hazardous fuels reduction. See ADDITIONAL INFORMATION for Regional contacts.
What You'll Do
- →Duties listed are at full performance grade GW-09 level.
- →Serves as a member of the Forest fire suppression force consistent with training and qualifications.
- →Serves as a sub-staff specialist in the Supervisor's Office with primary responsibility for fire prevention and fire prevention education programs.
- →Plans and directs the fire prevention program for the Forest.
- →This includes implementation of promotional campaigns designed to motivate identified target groups among employees and the public.
- →Analyzes fire suppression and occurrence data in conjunction with Zone or district fire plans to identify human caused fire threat areas, trends, patterns and future problem areas.
- →Assists Forest Public Affairs Officer with the planning and implementation of information and education programs to keep the public and media informed prior to and during wildfire and other incidents on the forest.
- →Works with Forest and District fire management and fire prevention personnel to assess personnel training needs and facilitates required and necessary forest level training in fire prevention and education.
Personality Fit
Job ID: ff903306-e0d4-4366-96b9-d1a49c4c0370
Posted via USAJobs