Wildland Firefighter (Smokejumper)

• Serves as a smokejumper performing a variety of duties in the areas of parachute jumping and fire suppression.
• Receives intensive standardized training in parachute jumping and other fire suppression duties.
• Makes parachute jumps from various aircraft under varying conditions while executing landings on rough terrain open areas mountain slopes or timber.
• May be responsible for the direction of crew movements in non-jump fire situations.
• Fire suppression training includes classroom and field instruction in construction and holding of fire line under varied conditions of topography and fuel fire weather and fire behavior first aid and safety and use of hand and power tools.
• Parachute training includes intensive physical training and conditioning instruction and proficiency in use of parachutes and related equipment in mountainous terrain.
• In accordance with rigid standards must successfully complete a series of parachute proficiency jumps of increasing difficulty.
• Suppresses wildland fire using a variety of hand and power tools such as Pulaski shovel chain saw and McLeod.
• Moves dirt chops brush and logs fells trees and snags applies water by hose or back pump build fire line and control spreading wildland fire. Cares for and maintains tools equipment jump gear and parachutes.
• Travel to fire assignments may vary from parachute jumping to foot travel truck bus etc. and fire action may vary from individual efforts to serving as a member of specialized crews.
• May be assigned to other resource management activities such as recreation timber or reforestation when not performing fire suppression duties.
• 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.

• 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.

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.

GW-05: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least GW-4 grade level in federal service or equivalent; 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; OR a combination of education and experience.

Examples of specialized experience include: Loaded helicopter cargo and completing manifests of crews and equipment; Patrolled areas of controlled fires to mop-up by searching out and extinguishing any remaining burning material; Served on a specialty crew (hotshot helitack engines etc.) to suppress the full range of difficult and complex fires; Operated specialized fire suppression equipment such as portable pumps or drip torches.

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.

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 level is a condition of employment which means you must maintain the required level of physical fitness in order to remain in the position. The Arduous fitness (Pack) Test requires completing a three (3) mile hike within forty-five (45) minutes while carrying a forty-five (45) pound pack. You are strongly encouraged to consult with your physician and begin training immediately if applying for this position. This announcement constitutes the required 30 days advanced notice for testing requirements.

In accordance with USDA Department Regulationthis position is a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the USDA Drug Free Workplace Program and subject to pre-employment drug testing. All applicants selected for this position will be required to submit to a urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Incumbents of this position will be required to submit to a urinalysis on an ongoing random basis after appointment as directed.

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