Forestry Technician (Prevention)

United States Forest Service • Council, ID

432d • $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 goal of this role is to manage wildland fire effectively, ensuring safety and compliance with fire prevention regulations.

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 require a valid state driver's license or a commercial driver's license (CDL).
• 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 on fire prevention laws and regulations.
• Knowledge of fire prevention techniques and regulations.
• Ability to work collaboratively with various agencies and departments.

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.
• Gathers, processes, analyzes, and interprets risk, hazards, and values needed to prepare these plans.
• 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.
• Coordinates with local law enforcement personnel for violations of State Law and juvenile fire-setter contacts.
• 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 and recommends or prepares public service announcements.
• 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 and provides technical advice/guidance to ensure compliance with fire precautionary requirements.
• 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 based on fire danger levels and monitors compliance.
• May serve as free-use fuelwood coordinator as needed, including locating areas for free-use and monitoring them.
• Responsible for unit Prevention/Education sign management programs and coordinates with engine personnel for posting when required.
• Drafts and recommends fuel treatment plans and prescribed burn plans as qualified.
• May lead a crew of firefighters on small or large fires or serve in other large fire positions as qualified and assigned.
• Performs suppression operations on fire management unit and may direct others in initial attack during high fire danger.

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