Forestry Technician (Prevention)

United States Forest Service • Heber-Overgaard, AZ

447d • $43,971 - $43,971 • Onsite

About The Position

The Forestry Technician (Prevention) position is established within a Forest Service Unit and focuses on the development, implementation, and administration of the unit's Fire Prevention Program. The primary purpose of this role is to manage wildland fire prevention efforts, ensuring safety and compliance with regulations while educating the public and coordinating with various agencies.

Requirements

• 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 is required for federal payments.
• 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.
• Willing to live/work in remote locations (volatile/unpredictable).
• Occasional overnight travel may be required for fire suppression or fire-related assignments.
• Prior wildland firefighting experience is required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in public speaking and education outreach regarding fire prevention.
• Knowledge of fire prevention laws, rules, and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provides input for fire prevention plans and prescribed burn plans.
• Assists with planning, analyzing, coordinating, organizing, and developing comprehensive Wildfire Prevention Analysis Plans for the unit.
• Plans for cost-effective and efficient fire prevention programs within the budget.
• Assists with preparation of annual financial and budgetary plans for the prevention program.
• Creates new prevention/education opportunities to meet program goals.
• Plans, schedules, directs, and coordinates prevention activities.
• Plans exhibits and events for fire prevention/education activities.
• Plans, organizes, schedules, and directs group prevention/education contacts at local entities.
• Works directly with personnel from other State and Federal agencies and local rural fire departments to present fire prevention and education messages.
• Determines probable cause of fires and collects and preserves evidence.
• Independently analyzes person-caused fires and determines needs for prevention emphasis.
• Prepares reports and obtains information for possible use in apprehension and conviction of trespassers, arsonists, or other violators.
• May participate as a witness in court actions and testify concerning investigative findings.
• Makes presentations or talks as required.
• Recommends or prepares public service announcements where appropriate with assistance from Forest's staff.
• Enforces existing regulations found in Title 36, Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) within the boundaries of Forest Service Policy.
• Functions as a Forest Protection Officer with authority to write Notices of Violation and Incident Reports.
• Coordinates and conducts fire prevention inspections.
• Provides technical advice and guidance to Forest Service personnel and other industrial operations regarding fire prevention inspections.
• Insures compliance with fire precautionary requirements, waivers, public use restrictions, and substitute measures.
• Issues on-the-spot Notices of Violations and designates corrective action required for fire precaution regulations.
• Recommends issuing burning or campfire permits for the Unit with regards to fire danger levels.
• Monitors for compliance/non-compliance and manages records regarding burning or campfire permits.
• May serve as free-use fuelwood coordinator as needed, which includes locating areas to be designated for free-use, posting the areas, providing maps and direction for the front desk, and monitoring the areas for use.
• Responsible for unit Prevention/Education sign management programs.

Benefits

• Access to a comprehensive benefits package as a federal employee.

What This Job Offers

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