Wildland Firefighter (Fire Engine Operation)

• Serves as senior wildland firefighter on a wildland fire engine. Independently performs engine operation duties in the suppression of wildland fires and prescribed fire.
• Drives engine to fire locations in consideration of safety of crew and equipment and how the equipment can be best used in control and mop-up operations.
• Personally performs and may direct others in 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.
• Has specialized duties such as water handling specialist qualified chain saw operator or responsible for maintenance of specialized equipment used to respond to wildland urban interface/intermix situations. May serve as an Incident Commander.
• Gathers and considers information on weather data topography fuel types and fire behavior in responding to wildland fire incidents.
• When positioning and deploying personnel and equipment recommends best approaches and practices to use in protection of the values at risk
• Responsible for operation and maintenance of specialized equipment used to respond to wildland and prescribed fire situations. Accomplishes emergency repairs as necessary to permit continued use of equipment.
• Participates in wildland fire and safety training in the techniques practices and methods of fire suppression.
• Participates in the safe efficient operation and use of tools equipment and vehicles used in fire line activities with emphasis on those used in the particular function assigned.
• Participates in crew proficiency checks and drills safety sessions and fire critiques. Ensures own and others welfare and safety in all aspects of the assignment.
• May inventory fuel beds prepare associated reports perform hazard fuel reduction projects monitor burning conditions pile vegetation debris and act in assigned positions during fuel reduction efforts by prescribed fire.
• May perform other duties as designated on Incident Qualification Card.
• May perform project work such as road and trail maintenance habitat manipulation miscellaneous equipment facilities maintenance and other resources.
• May assist in forestry/range research efforts; in the marketing of forest/range resources; or in the scientific management protection assist in monitoring efforts and development of forest/range resources.
• May be required to fill-in for other work leaders on established crews.
• Serves as an experienced firefighter on a hand crew or other related fire suppression crews performing fire suppression and/or fuels management duties under the most adverse conditions of climate fuels and terrain.

• You must be a US Citizen or US National.
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be Selective Service registered or exempt.
• Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check.
• Direct Deposit Per Public Law 104-134 all Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of your choosing.
• Must be 18 years of age.
• Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify including your rights and responsibilities visit .
• Some Fire positions may have Conditions of Employment such as: a valid state drivers license; a commercial drivers license (CDL); pre-appointment and random drug testing; or a physical or medical examination.
• This is a Test 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.
• Incumbent is subject to medical screening and must meet the Federal Wildland Firefighter Medical Standards for arduous duty wildland firefighting.
• Willing to live/work in remote locations (volatile/unpredictable).
• Occasional overnight travel may be required for fire suppression or fire related assignment.
• Must pass the appropriate level of the Work Capacity Test for Wildland Firefighters.
• Successfully completed the Primary NWCG Core Requirement of Firefighter Type 1 (FFT1)
• Successfully completed the Secondary NWCG Core Requirement of Intermediate Wildland Fire Behavior (S-290)

In order to qualify you must meet the eligibility and qualifications requirements as defined below by the closing date of the announcement. For more information on the qualifications for this position visit the Office of Personnel Managements General Schedule Qualification Standards.

Your application and resume must clearly show that you possess the experience requirements. Transcripts must be provided for qualifications based on education. Provide course descriptions as necessary.

In order to be considered for this position copies of your Incident Qualification and Certification System (IQCS) Master Record (or equivalent training documents) which contain documented proof of the certification or attainment of the IFPM Selective Placement Factor for this position MUST be attached to your application. Red cards are not acceptable documentation.

GW-05: (1) One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-4. OR Successful completion of a 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university with major study in Fire Science Fire Training Fire Technology or other related fields of study is qualifying for GW-5. OR a combination of education and experience.

Examples of specialized experience includes: Controlled operation of the engine operated pump and adjusted controls under close supervision; performed regular maintenance and minor repairs on fire engine; served as a skilled wildland firefighter on an organized crew during prescribed burns monitoring or controlling the fire and collecting data on fire weather and fire behavior.

Selective Placement Factors

• Successfully completed the Primary NWCG Core Requirement of Firefighter Type 1 (FFT1) -AND-
• Successfully completed the Secondary NWCG Core Requirement of Intermediate Wildland Fire Behavior (S-290).