Wildland Firefighter (Fuels Management) - Direct Hire Authority

Office of the Secretary of the Interior • Roseburg, OR

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This Wildland Firefighter (Fuels Management) position is with the US Wildland Fire Service in Roseburg, Oregon. The position is advertised under Direct Hire Authority at the GW-0456-9 level, with a full performance level of GW-11. It is categorized as a low-complexity Prescribed Fire and Fuels Specialist position and is a career-ladder opportunity. Telework may be allowed with supervisory approval.

The position develops and leads prescribed fire and hazardous fuels reduction projects, supports firefighters in the field and during wildland fire operations, contributes to National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) development as an interdisciplinary team member, and serves as a Contracting Officer's Representative for contracted hazardous fuels treatments.

The job combines office and field work. Field duties involve physical exertion over rough terrain and exposure to challenging weather, wildfire hazards, smoke, dust, and falling trees. The employee must be able to work safely in uncontrolled wildfire areas and fly as a passenger in helicopters and single-engine fixed-wing aircraft. Official US Wildland Fire Service uniform and protective clothing are required. The position may involve evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime, shift work, and overnight travel of up to 50%, depending on the time of year.

The position requires documented primary wildland firefighting experience and specified NWCG qualifications for IFPM eligibility. The employee must also meet additional IFPM training requirements before being eligible for career-ladder promotion to GW-11. A one-year probationary period or two-year trial period applies, as specified for the appointment. Federal benefits are available, subject to eligibility. Moving expense entitlements may be authorized for eligible applicants, and recruitment or relocation incentives may be offered case by case.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• Must be suitable for Federal employment, as determined by a background investigation.
• Must enroll in direct deposit.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug test and is subject to random testing for illegal drug use.
• Must hold and maintain a valid state driver's license; the position requires operating a government or private motor vehicle for official duties.
• Must obtain a government charge card for travel purposes.
• Must wear the official US Wildland Fire Service uniform.
• Must serve a one-year probationary period or two-year trial period, as applicable to the appointment.
• Must meet the primary firefighting selective placement factor: substantial primary wildland firefighting experience, demonstrated through at least one full fire season in a primary wildland firefighting role or at least 14 days of on-the-ground fireline experience, cumulative or consecutive. Experience must be documented in the resume with dates and hours per week.
• Must meet IFPM requirements for a low-complexity Prescribed Fire and Fuels Specialist position, including Engine Boss (Single Resource) (ENGB), Crew Boss (Single Resource) (CRWB), Firing Boss (Single Resource) (FIRB), or Helicopter Manager (Single Resource) (HMGB), and Incident Commander Type 4 (ICT4). Currency is not required at referral but may need to be obtained and maintained if selected.
• Must complete additional IFPM training requirements before becoming eligible for career-ladder promotion to GW-11.
• For the GW-09 level, must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to GW-08 or higher in Federal service or equivalent. Examples include preparing and implementing prescribed fire plans, evaluating treatment prescriptions, monitoring methods and new technologies, and conducting fuels-management surveys to document hazardous fuel types.
• Must provide a written description of hands-on wildland firefighting experience to meet the secondary firefighter retirement coverage requirement; education alone does not qualify.
• Must be in good physical condition to perform field activities, work in hazardous uncontrolled wildfire areas, and fly as a passenger in helicopters and single-engine fixed-wing aircraft.
• Must be registered for Selective Service if male and born after December 31, 1959.
• May need additional specialized training and certification to operate specialized vehicles and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead prescribed fire and hazardous fuels reduction projects for the US Wildland Fire Service.
• Lead and support firefighters in the field and during wildland fire operations.
• Participate as an interdisciplinary team member in National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) development.
• Serve as a Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) for contracted hazardous fuels treatments.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits package for eligible employees and their families.
• Moving expense entitlements may be authorized for eligible applicants changing duty station, subject to applicable rules.
• Recruitment and/or relocation incentives may be offered to eligible applicants on a case-by-case basis.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed