Wildland Firefighter (Fire Effects and Fuels Monitoring) (Seasonal) - Direct Hire Authority

Summary

This is a Direct-Hire advertisement. Veterans' Preference is not applicable to this advertisement. Learn more about this authority at: Direct Hire Authority This GW-0456-5/6 Wildland Firefighter (Fire Effects and Fuels Monitoring) position is with the US Wildland Fire Service working in various locations. Not all locations may be hiring for all grades. Applicants will not be considered for locations not selected.

Major Duties

For general information about the application process and temporary fire positions with the Department of the Interior, please visit our website. As a Wildland Firefighter - Fire Effects and Fuels Monitoring (GW-05) your duties will include but are not limited to the following: Serves as a member of a fire effects and fuels monitoring module performing wildland fire suppression, fire effects and fuels monitoring, fuels management, and post-fire activities. Performs assigned fire suppression activities, including attacking, controlling, and mopping up fires; constructing and patrolling fire lines; suppressing spot fires; conducting firing operations; felling snags or trees; and cutting brush. Monitors and records fire characteristics, including rate of spread, flame length, fire behavior, and fire effects, and plots fire progression on maps. Collects and records data on live and dead fuels, fuel moisture, vegetation, and other environmental conditions. Enters fire effects and fuels monitoring data into established databases and information systems. Identifies local flora, including grasses, herbs, shrubs, and trees to species, and distinguishes lower plant orders using established identification methods. As a Wildland Firefighter - Fire Effects and Fuels Monitoring (GW-06) your duties will include but are not limited to the following: Serves as an experienced member and assistant field lead on a fire effects and fuels monitoring module, participating in and directing fire suppression, fire effects and fuels monitoring, fuels management, and post-fire activities. Determines and implements tactical actions for attacking, controlling, and mopping up fires; directs the operation and use of specialized tools and equipment, including power saws, monitoring and firing devices, and communication equipment. Collects data, documents observations, and prepares reports on observed and potential impacts of fire and suppression activities on resources. Reviews fire effects and fuels monitoring plans and reports and provides input on prescribed fire and fuels treatment plans, fire management plans, and other resource management plans as assigned. Trains crew members and others in establishing monitoring sites and collecting fire effects and fuels data across a variety of fuel and vegetation conditions. Duty locations for these positions are: Denali Park, Alaska Fairbanks, Alaska Fort Defiance, Arizona (Indian Preference Applies) Van Buren, Missouri Tupelo, Mississippi Sanford, Texas Woodville, Texas.

Education

PROOF OF EDUCATION: All applicants who are using education or a combination of education and experience to qualify must submit copies of transcripts which include grades, credit hours earned, major(s), grade point average or class ranking, institution name, and student name. If any required coursework is not easily recognizable on transcripts, or if you believe a portion of a particular course can be credited toward meeting an educational requirement, you must also provide a memorandum on letterhead from the institution's registrar, dean, or other appropriate official stating the percentage of the course that should be considered to meet the requirement and the equivalent number of units. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable; however, if you are selected for the position, you will be required to produce the original official transcripts. FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: Recognition of Foreign Qualifications | International Affairs Office (ed.gov).

Requirements

Must be a U.S. Citizen or National. Suitability for Federal employment, as determined by background investigation. Direct Deposit Required. Form BIA-4432, Verification of Indian Preference for Employment (if claiming Indian Preference). You will be required to submit to a drug test and receive a negative drug test result prior to appointment. In addition, this position is subject to random testing for illegal drug use. Selectees must pass a pre-employment medical examination and may be subject to post-employment medical examinations to determine if they are maintaining the fitness standards for this position. You must also pass the work capacity test for arduous positions. This position may require the incumbent to operate a government (or private) motor vehicle as part of their official duties. Selectee may need to hold and maintain a valid state driver's license throughout their employment in this position. Individuals assigned male at birth after 12-31-59 must be registered for the Selective Service. To verify registration visit sss.gov. You must be 18 years of age or older to be assigned to a hazardous position. You may be required to work on-call, evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime and shift work. Subject to frequent extended particularly during fire season, and you may need to obtain a government charge card for travel. You may be required to complete training and obtain/maintain a government charge card with travel and/or purchase authority.

Evaluations

The competencies below provide an overview of what this position entails once encumbered: Fire Management: Knowledge of the concepts, principles, and theories of fire management, including the characteristics, behavior, and ecology of fire; methodologies, strategies, and equipment used in prescribed fires; fire detection, prevention, and suppression strategies; and integration of fire with natural resource management. Technical Competence: Uses knowledge that is acquired through formal training or extensive on the job experience to perform one's job; works with understands, and evaluates technical information related to the job; advises others on technical issues. Leadership: Inspires, motivates and guides others toward goal accomplishment; coaches, mentors, and challenges subordinates; adapts leadership styles to a variety of situations; models high standards of honesty, integrity, trust, openness, and respect for the individual by applying these values to daily behaviors.

Other Information

INDIAN PREFERENCE: Preference in filling vacancies is given to qualified Indian candidates in accordance with the Indian Preference Act of 1934 (25 USC 5116 (reclassified from 472)). Verification Form BIA 4432 must be submitted with the application if claiming Indian Preference. For this announcement, Indian Preference (IP) will be applied to candidates that are interested in applying for positions in the following locations ONLY: Fort Defiance, Arizona These appointments are temporary and do not confer permanent status. They are limited to no more than 1,039 hours during a service year. Pending future approval, an appointment may be extended to a maximum of 1,386 hours without further competition, subject to the Agency's authority. No extension is currently authorized, and any future extension is contingent on additional authority and therefore not guaranteed. This job opportunity announcement will be used to fill one or more additional selections at any time without notification. Pay rates vary depending on location. For additional information on pay rates: Click here for the OPM Salaries and Wages to calculate locality pay. Cost of Living Allowance: In addition to the base salary, this position is entitled to a 3.0% cost-of-living allowance for Denali, AK or a 1.49% cost of living allowance for Fairbanks, AK. This allowance is subject to annual review, adjustment, and gradual decrease. Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) or Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP): Department of Interior (DOI) Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) procedures apply in filling this vacancy. These programs apply to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: 1) meet CTAP or ICTAP eligibility criteria; 2) be rated well-qualified (i.e., meet the minimum qualification requirements, including any selective placement factors; education, and experience requirements) and be able to perform the duties of the position upon entry. Applicants claiming CTAP/ICTAP eligibility must submit a copy of the agency notice, most recent performance appraisal, proof of eligibility, and most current SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location with their application. For more information visit: http://www.opm.gov/rif/employee_guides/career_transition.asp

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