Wildland Firefighter (Prevention)

• Duties listed are at full performance grade GW-09 level.
• Provides technical expertise on fire protection and prevention/ suppression issues. Supervises inspections in compliance with Federal State and local codes and Special Use permit requirements and contract provisions relating to fire precautions.
• Develops implements and makes presentations on the role of fire in ecosystem management educational programs on unit both internally and externally.
• Develops and presents fire prevention training for unit and forest personnel and cooperating agencies public utilities and citizens groups.
• Develops district or unit fire prevention plan by analysis of fire occurrence data hazard and risk values suppression capabilities and potential for the loss of resources.
• Cooperatively designs/executes joint programs in fire prevention; reviews development plans for compliance with fire safe practices; provides technical expertise on fire protection in special use permits service contracts and timber sale contracts.
• Advises responsible parties of hazards or other unsatisfactory conditions and of governing laws and regulations.
• Prepares written reports and plans including case reports narratives investigation reports maps site sketches etc. Documents findings issues citations as necessary.

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• Males born aftermust 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.
• Secondary Coverage: Prior wildland firefighting experience is required.
• Willing to live/work in remote locations (volatile/unpredictable).
• 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.
• 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 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.

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.

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.

GW-08: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GW-07).

Examples of specialized experience include: Provided technical expertise on fire protection and prevention/suppression issues; Made inspections of lands and buildings for compliance with Federal State and local codes and Special Use permit requirements and contract provisions relating to fire precautions; Reviewed fire control plans and documents relating to fire prevention detection and hazard reduction pre-suppression and suppression tactics and strategies; Assisted in the development implementation and presentation of the role of fire in ecosystems management educational programs.

GW-09: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GW-08).

Examples of specialized experience include: Assisted in developing and executing plans to solve complex problems involving fire preparedness fuels management fire prevention and/or training; Assisted the management of fire prevention and detection programs scheduling staffing maintenance and/or training; Assisted the development of fire control plans and/or documentation relating to fire pre-suppression prevention detection suppression tactics and/or strategies.

FIREFIGHTER RETIREMENT COVERAGE: This is a secondary firefighter position under 5 USC 8836 (c) (CSRS) and 8412(d) (FERS). Prior wildland firefighting experience is required. There is no age limit for entry into secondary positions. Firefighter retirement coverage of the incumbent depends upon his or her individual work history.

WORK CAPACITY TEST (WCT) for Wildland Firefighters: This position participates in wildland firefighting activities. Based on the type of work performed TAKING and PASSING the WCT at the ARDUOUS MODERATE or LIGHT level is a condition of employment.

To receive consideration for this position you must provide updated required documents and meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.