DutiesServes as an experienced smokejumper, performing parachute jumps, and a variety of wildland fire suppression duties.Makes parachute jumps from various aircraft under many conditions while executing landings on rough terrain, open areas, mountain slopes, or timber.Performs wildland fire suppression duties using a variety of hand and power tools (such as Pulaski, shovel, chain saw, and McLeod).As assigned, jumps as Initial Attack Fireboss. Determines fire strategy; makes work assignments; reviews work performance; completes fire and time reports.May serve in any capacity assigned such as individually, part of an Inter-regional Fire Crew, Helitack Crew, or Pump Crew. May also serve as Crew Boss, Fire Boss, or Sector Boss.Participates in and successfully completes annual refresher training in parachute jumping, parachute handling, firefighting, and use of specialized tools and techniques.Travel to fire assignments may vary from parachute jumping to foot travel, truck, bus, helicopter, etc.May be assigned to other resource management activities such as recreation, timber, or reforestation when not performing fire suppression duties.RequirementsYou 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.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.This is a Test Designated Position. You will be subject to pre-employment and random drug testing.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 assignments.Must pass the appropriate level of the Work Capacity Test for Wildland Firefighters.QualificationsIn order to qualify, you must meet the following experience requirements:GS-06: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS-5). There is no substitution of education for this position.Examples of specialized experience include: Performed parachute jumps under many conditions while executing landings on rough terrain, open areas, mountain slopes, or timber. Suppressed the full range of difficult and complex wildland fire using common and proven basic techniques. Served as a Squadboss on a Fire Crew or Helitack Crew or Pump Crew. Or served as Crew Boss, Fire Boss, or Sector Boss.Selective Placement FactorsIncumbent is subject to medical screening and must meet the Federal Wildland Firefighter Medical Qualification Standards for arduous duty wildland firefighting.This is a testing designated position which requires a negative test result for illegal drug use prior to appointment and randomly thereafter.To receive consideration for this position, you must provide updated required documents and meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.Additional informationThis vacancy is being used to fill positions for FY2025 Temporary Employment Hiring season. The expected start date for this position will be between January 12, 2025, to April 6, 2025.By selecting the "Location Negotiable" option during the application process, implies your willingness to be considered for any official duty location listed on this announcement and/or those duty locations not listed for this Regional announcement. Pay rates vary depending on location. The salary shown is for the Rest of the U.S.This position is temporary, has a Not-to-Exceed date, and will be filled for up to 6 months or as a not to exceed (NTE) 1 year; however, an extension of the appointment may be possible without further competition. The appointment may also end early due to lack of work or lack of funds.Applicants who apply under this job opportunity announcement agree to have their application, associated documents, and applicable personal information shared with other groups within the Region who have vacancies within the same occupational series, grade, full performance level, and in any of the geographic location(s) listed on the announcement.The duty station for this position will be at one of the duty locations listed in this announcement. Salary range as shown is the locality pay Rest of U.S. (RUS). Pay rates vary by location.If you are retired from the Federal Government and are selected for this vacancy, your retirement annuity may be offset from your pay.This position is not eligible for telework. Availability of government housing and federal daycare facilities will vary by location.Positions filled from this announcement may be a bargaining or a non-bargaining unit position represented by either NFFE, AFGE, or NAGE.A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time, or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
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