Forestry Technician (Prevention) (Wildland Firefighter)

United States Forest Service • Acton, CA

278d

About The Position

This position is responsible for development, implementation and administration of the unit's Fire Prevention Program. Provides technical expertise on fire protection and prevention issues. Analyzes, coordinates, organizes and develops comprehensive Wildfire Prevention Analysis Plans for the unit. Responsible for updating fire occurrence map and large fire history annually. Plans, organizes, supervises, schedules and directs group prevention/education contacts with external entities. Establishes and maintains liaison with local law enforcement personnel for violations of State Law, fire-setter contacts and other violations. Recommends issuing burning or campfire permits for the Unit with regards to Fire Danger Levels, monitors for compliance/non-compliance and manages records. Performs suppression operations on fire management unit. Responsible for updating fire occurrence map and large fire history annually. Manages the unit's fire detection program as required.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service or exempt.
• Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check.
• Successful completion of one-year probationary period, unless previously served.
• Must be 18 years of age.
• This is a drug testing designated position.
• Prior wildland firefighting experience is required.
• Willing to live/work in remote locations.

Nice To Haves

• Valid state driver's license.
• Commercial driver's license (CDL).
• Physical or medical examination.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and administer the unit's Fire Prevention Program.
• Provide technical expertise on fire protection and prevention issues.
• Analyze, coordinate, organize, and develop comprehensive Wildfire Prevention Analysis Plans.
• Update fire occurrence map and large fire history annually.
• Plan, organize, supervise, schedule, and direct group prevention/education contacts.
• Establish and maintain liaison with local law enforcement for violations.
• Recommend and issue burning or campfire permits based on Fire Danger Levels.
• Monitor compliance/non-compliance of permits and manage records.
• Perform suppression operations on fire management unit.
• Manage the unit's fire detection program.

Benefits

• Government housing availability.
• Federal day care facilities.
• Telework options may be available.
• Recruitment or Relocation Incentive may be authorized.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Support Activities for Agriculture and Forestry
• Education Level: No Education Listed