Wildland Firefighter (Senior Firefighter)

This position is located at a USDA Forest Service Unit.. The incumbent serves on a fire crew as a crewmember within the fire management organization and performs wildland fire suppression, management, and control as a firefighter on an engine, hotshot, helitack or hand crew. See ADDITIONAL INFORMATION section for the specific contact information. ['Duties listed are at full performance grade GW-05 level.', 'Serve as a senior wildland firefighter on a wildland fire engine, helitak, or handcrew assigned to suppress the full range of difficulty and complexity of fires. Lead a firefighter squad in performing suppression duties on small and/or large fires.', 'May perform fire suppression and/or fuels management duties under the most adverse conditions of climate, fuels, and terrain. Perform fire suppression by moving dirt, chopping brush, felling trees to build fireline.', 'May perform starting pump engine, priming pump, adjusting engine speed and pump valves, laying hose, and using appropriate nozzles and nozzle adjustment in effective use of water and additives.', 'May load helicopter cargo considering methods, weight distribution, necessity for securing, total weight, etc., and complete manifests of personnel and equipment being transported to the fire or other work site.', 'May lead a squad (3-5) firefighters on a module in performing suppression duties on small or large fires.'] Must be a U.S. Citizen or National. Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service or exempt. Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check. Per Public Law 104-134 all Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to their financial institution. Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit E-Verify. Must be 18 years of age. This is a drug testing designated position. You will be subject to pre-employment and random drug testing. Appointment is based on a negative result. This announcement constitutes 30 days advance notice. Must pass the Work Capacity Test for certain Interagency Fire Program Management or Fire Program Management positions. Willing to live/work in remote locations (volatile/unpredictable). Some Fire positions may have Conditions of Employment such as: a valid state driver's license; a commercial driver's license (CDL); pre-appointment and random drug testing; or a physical or medical examination. Under age 37; less than age 37 after subtracting the months of Permanent Federal Service in a primary or secondary firefighter/law enforcement position or a veteran preference eligible, older than age 37 and is requesting a waiver to the requirement. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. See QUALIFICATIONS section for education requirements.

Company: Forest Service | Location: Brent, Alabama,