Wildland Firefighter (Prevention)

Forest Service•Ketchum, ID

5d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is located on a fire crew within a National Forest’s fire management organization and is responsible for developing, implementing, and administering the unit’s Fire Prevention Program. The role supports wildfire prevention planning, public education, prevention inspections, enforcement, and fire suppression operations when qualified. The position is temporary and may be filled for up to six months or, under a not-to-exceed appointment, up to one year; an extension may be possible. The appointment may end early because of lack of work or funds. The expected start date is between April 18, 2027, and June 13, 2027. The position is not eligible for telework and may be located in a remote area. Occasional overnight travel may be required for fire suppression or related assignments.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. National.
Must be at least 18 years old.
Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered with Selective Service or exempt.
Must pass satisfactory background investigation and/or fingerprint adjudication and E-Verify employment verification.
Must enroll in direct deposit for Federal payments.
Must pass pre-employment drug testing with a negative result and is subject to random drug testing.
Must meet Federal Wildland Firefighter Medical Standards for arduous-duty wildland firefighting and pass the appropriate Work Capacity Test level.
Must be willing to live and work in remote, volatile, or unpredictable locations.
Prior wildland firefighting experience is required.
For GW-06, must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GW-05 grade level in Federal service or equivalent; education cannot substitute for this experience.
Qualifying specialized experience includes performing suppression operations and instructing others during initial attack or assisting with prescribed burns; giving formal talks or informal information about fire prevention laws and regulations; or issuing permits and ensuring users comply with rules and regulations.
Some positions may require a valid state driver's license, a commercial driver's license, or a physical or medical examination.
Must provide required application documents and meet qualification requirements by the announcement closing date.

Responsibilities

Provide input for fire prevention plans and prescribed burn plans.
Assist with establishing fuel breaks in forests and other wildland vegetation.
Assist with planning, analyzing, coordinating, organizing, and developing comprehensive Wildfire Prevention Analysis Plans for the unit.
Gather, process, analyze, and interpret risk, hazard, and values information for prevention plans.
Plan cost-effective fire prevention programs within the budget and assist with annual financial and budgetary plans.
Create prevention and education opportunities to meet program goals and, when available, use WPSAPS to draft a District Prevention Plan.
Assist with staffing and conducting prevention activities and events; plan exhibits and group prevention and education contacts.
Work with State and Federal agency personnel and local rural fire departments to deliver fire prevention and education messages.
Coordinate with local law enforcement concerning violations of State law, juvenile fire-setter contacts, and other violations.
Analyze person-caused fires and determine prevention emphasis; prepare reports and information that may support apprehension and conviction of violators.
Participate as a witness in court actions and testify about investigative findings when required.
Give presentations and talks and recommend or prepare public service announcements with assistance from Forest staff.
Enforce applicable Title 36 CFR regulations within Forest Service policy; serve as a Forest Protection Officer authorized to write Notices of Violation and Incident Reports.
Coordinate and conduct fire prevention inspections; provide technical advice to Forest Service personnel and industrial operations on fire precaution requirements, waivers, public-use restrictions, and substitute measures.
Identify corrective actions needed to mitigate hazardous conditions and work with a COR or Sale Administrator during the process.
Issue burning or campfire permits, consider fire danger levels, monitor compliance, and maintain records.
Assist with prevention and education sign management, including inventory, ordering, maintenance, and coordinating sign posting.
Perform fire suppression operations as qualified on the fire management unit.
Receive fire reports, plot fire locations, and initiate response actions as assigned.
Maintain records and reports, including individual fire reports, fire resource orders, and incident action records.