Wildland Firefighter (Prevention)

About the position

Explore a new career with the BLM - where our people are our most precious resource. This position is located in the Twin Falls District. Information about Southern Idaho and the surrounding area can be found here. We expect to fill one vacancy at this time; however, additional positions may be filled from this announcement if they become available. This is a Direct-Hire advertisement. Veterans preference is not applicable to this advertisement.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement wildfire prevention and mitigation programs and plans.
• Prepare fire trespass cases.
• Write and implement wildfire prevention plans.
• Establish and maintain a relationship with other cooperating activities regarding wildfire prevention and mitigation programs.
• Participate in internal and external workshops to present key aspects of wildfire prevention and mitigation.
• Educate the public about the ecological principles and benefits of wildland fire and their relationship to the mission of the organization.
• Educate local communities on potential wildfire threats.
• Develop and implement educational school programs, meetings, and events with tribal governments and local communities.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• You cannot hold an active real estate license: nor can you have an interest or hold stocks in firms with interest in Federal Lands.
• Direct Deposit Required.
• Appointment will be subject to a favorably adjudicated background/suitability investigation/determination.
• Your resume must contain enough information to show that you meet the qualification requirements as defined in the announcement.
• This position requires regular and recurring overtime and shift work during peak fire season.
• You must be 18 years of age or older to be assigned to a hazardous position.
• You must pass a pre-employment physical.
• You must meet specified levels on annual physical fitness tests, and pass periodic medical exams for wild land fire personnel.
• You must also pass the work capacity test for arduous positions.
• An applicant appointed to this position must possess (or obtain within 30 days of entrance on duty) and maintain a valid state driver's license while employed in this position.
• May require a one-year probationary period.
• Applicant(s) tentatively selected for this position will be required to submit a urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use and to pass the test prior to appointment.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package as a federal employee.
• Access to a range of benefits designed to make your federal career rewarding.