Forestry Technician (Fire), GS-0462-06
This position is located in the Division of Natural Resources, Branch of Wildland Fire at Olympic National Park, but is part of the Olympic Interagency Fire organization that provides support for the Olympic National Forest, the NPS (Olympic, San Juan Island, and Lewis and Clark), and the Western Washington Zone of the Pacific Region Fish and Wildlife Service. The position works work directly with USFS, FWS, and NPS personnel in support of fire management activities within the interagency network. Leads a crew of wildland firefighters in engine operations, fire suppression, prescribed fire, and fuels management operations. Operates a wildland fire engine and directs others in the operation and use of engine equipment and fire engine operations. Inspects, services, and adjusts pumps, water lines, tanks and reels, and maintains engine readiness. Directs and performs wildland fire suppression in initial attack to control wildland fires. Implements prescribed burn plans and serves as burn boss or ignition specialist. Performs post burn evaluation. Evaluates fire weather, fire behavior, fuel models and terrain during attack/control situations. Makes and records fire weather observations and collects weather data for prescribed fire planning or monitoring activities. Assists with fuel treatment planning and preparation. Serves as work leader for a fire crew of three or more firefighters. Instructs and directs the crew in firefighting and fire program support operations. Makes work assignments, schedules personnel, provides instruction or training, and monitors work in progress. Coordinates project work with park staff and other involved personnel. Presents information to various groups in different settings. Writes burn plans, technical reports and correspondence. Uses computers and specialized software to enter, record and manipulate fire and weather data. Additional Job Requirements:
U.S. Citizenship required. Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication. Meet Selective Service Registration Act requirement for males. You will be required to operate a government vehicle, therefore, must be able to acquire and hold a valid state Driver's License. If selected, a three (3) year driving history check will be required. Must currently possess or be able to obtain a First Responder and CPR Certification (or higher level certification) prior to entrance on duty date. Selectees may be expected to travel in (not pilot) a small single-engine aircraft. This is a Career-Seasonal position and subject to release and recall procedures. A permanent career-seasonal position includes all the benefits of permanent employment, but does not provide employment on a full year-round basis. As such, selectee will be in a non-pay/non-duty status for at least 2 weeks to 6 months per year based on project requirements or weather conditions. Selectee is guaranteed to work at least 6 months per year but not more than 50 weeks per year, with the work schedule to be determined upon appointment. While in pay status incumbent will work a full-time (40 hours per week). Work schedule and periods of non-pay status are contingent upon funding and operational needs. The typical season is from April through October. For information about this position:
Todd Rankin, Interagency Fire Management Officer Phone:
360-565-3122 Email:
todd_rankin@nps.gov This position has been identified as one of the key fire management positions under the Interagency Fire Program management (IFPM) Standard. This position has been categorized as a Senior Firefighter and requires selectee to meet the minimum qualification standards for IFPM prior to being placed into the position. For more information on IFPM, click here. Selective Factors:
The applicant must have possessed all of the following National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) incident management qualifications and training requirements to be considered eligible for this position:
1. NWCG Firefighter, Type 1 (FFT1) 2. S-290 Intermediate Wildland Fire Behavior Selectees for IFPM positions requiring currency will be required to obtain and maintain currency for the NWCG qualifications listed above. This position is covered by the special retirement provisions of 5 U.S.C. 8336 (c) and 5 U.S.C. 8412 (d) as a Primary/Rigorous Firefighter. Applicants must not have reached their 37th birthday upon appointment to this position unless there is sufficient prior Federal service in a covered position to permit retirement on or before the mandatory retirement age for this type of position. An exception is allowed if you are a qualified veteran preference eligible. - AND - For the GS-06:
Applicants must possess at least one of the following minimum qualifications by close of the announcement:
Experience:
At least one full year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-05 grade level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors).
Experience:
At least one full year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-05 grade level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors). For this position, specialized experience is experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to successfully perform the duties of this position and must have included work in, or directly related to, forest or range fire control, prevention, or suppression. Examples of specialized experience for this position includes personally performing and/or leading others in one or more of the following wildland firefighting functions:
serving as a lead firefighter on a fire suppression hand-crew; a prescribed fire crew; a wildland fire engine crew; a wildland fire helitack crew; or other forestry technician or comparable position performing wildland fire related work. You must include hours per week worked Volunteer
Experience:
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. You must include months/years, hours per week worked and salary to receive credit for your work and/or volunteer experience. One year of specialized experience is equivalent to 12 months at 40 hours per week. Part-time hours are prorated. You will not receive any credit for experience that does not indicate exact hours per week or is listed as varies.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
U.S. Citizenship required. Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication. Meet Selective Service Registration Act requirement for males. You will be required to operate a government vehicle, therefore, must be able to acquire and hold a valid state Driver's License. If selected, a three (3) year driving history check will be required. Must currently possess or be able to obtain a First Responder and CPR Certification (or higher level certification) prior to entrance on duty date. Selectees may be expected to travel in (not pilot) a small single-engine aircraft. This is a Career-Seasonal position and subject to release and recall procedures. A permanent career-seasonal position includes all the benefits of permanent employment, but does not provide employment on a full year-round basis. As such, selectee will be in a non-pay/non-duty status for at least 2 weeks to 6 months per year based on project requirements or weather conditions. Selectee is guaranteed to work at least 6 months per year but not more than 50 weeks per year, with the work schedule to be determined upon appointment. While in pay status incumbent will work a full-time (40 hours per week). Work schedule and periods of non-pay status are contingent upon funding and operational needs. The typical season is from April through October. For information about this position:
Todd Rankin, Interagency Fire Management Officer Phone:
360-565-3122 Email:
todd_rankin@nps.gov This position has been identified as one of the key fire management positions under the Interagency Fire Program management (IFPM) Standard. This position has been categorized as a Senior Firefighter and requires selectee to meet the minimum qualification standards for IFPM prior to being placed into the position. For more information on IFPM, click here. Selective Factors:
The applicant must have possessed all of the following National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) incident management qualifications and training requirements to be considered eligible for this position:
1. NWCG Firefighter, Type 1 (FFT1) 2. S-290 Intermediate Wildland Fire Behavior Selectees for IFPM positions requiring currency will be required to obtain and maintain currency for the NWCG qualifications listed above. This position is covered by the special retirement provisions of 5 U.S.C. 8336 (c) and 5 U.S.C. 8412 (d) as a Primary/Rigorous Firefighter. Applicants must not have reached their 37th birthday upon appointment to this position unless there is sufficient prior Federal service in a covered position to permit retirement on or before the mandatory retirement age for this type of position. An exception is allowed if you are a qualified veteran preference eligible. - AND - For the GS-06:
Applicants must possess at least one of the following minimum qualifications by close of the announcement:
Experience:
At least one full year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-05 grade level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors).
Experience:
At least one full year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-05 grade level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors). For this position, specialized experience is experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to successfully perform the duties of this position and must have included work in, or directly related to, forest or range fire control, prevention, or suppression. Examples of specialized experience for this position includes personally performing and/or leading others in one or more of the following wildland firefighting functions:
serving as a lead firefighter on a fire suppression hand-crew; a prescribed fire crew; a wildland fire engine crew; a wildland fire helitack crew; or other forestry technician or comparable position performing wildland fire related work. You must include hours per week worked Volunteer
Experience:
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. You must include months/years, hours per week worked and salary to receive credit for your work and/or volunteer experience. One year of specialized experience is equivalent to 12 months at 40 hours per week. Part-time hours are prorated. You will not receive any credit for experience that does not indicate exact hours per week or is listed as varies.
- Department:
0462 Forestry Technician - Salary Range:
$37,843 to $49,200 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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