FORESTRY TECHNICIAN (FIRE)
- You will work as a lead fire control technician in an organization with responsibility for the protection of forestland used for military training activities.
- You will provide oversight during initial and extended attack fires, direct fire-line activities and tactics of dispersed firefighters, resources, and equipment.
- You will monitor weather and fire behavior during suppression efforts and communicates changes with appropriate adjustments to suppression strategy and tactics.
- You will provide leadership and direction to subordinates in the recognition and mitigation of environmental and workplace hazards in the wildland fire environment.
- You will operate a wildland fire engine meeting National Wildfire Coordinating Group as a Type 6 apparatus for the purpose of responding to and extinguishing wildland fires.
- You will conduct field reconnaissance of prescribed burn units, makes recommendations on appropriate treatment techniques for meeting management objectives, and will update prescribed burn plans, and/or assist others in their development.
- You will conduct After-Action-Reviews (AARs) and offers suggestions for improvement.
- You will function as a Prescribed Fire Burn Boss (RXB2), ensuring ignition, firing operations, holding, and mop-up are completed to specified standards and in accordance with applicable regulations, policies, and guidelines.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- Must be a US Citizen.
- Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
- Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
- New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
- Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
- Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
- This is a Mission Essential position. You will be required to ensure organization or facility continuity of operations and/or completion of tasks that are considered essential to the mission designated by a local or command decision.
- This is a bargaining unit position.
- Prior wildland firefighting experience on the fire-line is a mandatory requirement.
- You will be required to maintain the National Wildland Fire Coordinating Group (NWCG) certifications: Strike Team Leader Heavy Equipment (STEQ), Incident Commander Type 4 (ICT4), and Prescribed Fire Burn Boss Type II (RXB2)
- You must pass an annual Work Capacity Test (WCT) at the moderate fitness level or higher. The Moderate fitness level requires completing a two (2) mile hike within thirty (30) minutes, while carrying a twenty-five (25) pound pack.
- You will be required to obtain and maintain a current valid United States driver’s license.
- You must obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Vehicle Operators Identification C/OF 346 for 4x4 vehicles.
- You will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment physical examination.
- This position requires the use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
- This position is subject to work an uncommon tour, including nights, weekends, and holidays to meet mission requirements. Overtime or night differential pay and/or unusual duty hours may be required.
Qualifications
Your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-07 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector Performing work related to wildland fire suppression, prescribed fire, and the treatment of hazardous fuels.
GS-09:
Your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-08 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector Managing personnel and resources to ensure the operational preparedness of wildland firefighting personnel, heavy equipment, fire suppression, fire prevention, and hazardous fuel management AND providing operational oversight of wildland fire suppression activities, prescribed burning, and hazardous fuels treatment in the Wildland-Urban Interface.
Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website:
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.
Education
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Additional information
The President has ordered a government-wide hiring freeze subject to certain limited exceptions. This position is subject to the hiring freeze. Although we are moving forward with the consideration of candidates, we will not make a selection for this vacancy announcement unless and until the position is no longer subject to the hiring freeze.
This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program.
Several vacancies may be filled.
A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments.
Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: .
Veteran's preference does not apply when selecting individuals under this specific hiring authority. However, if you claim veteran's preference, you will be required to submit supporting documentation with your application as described in the Required Documents section below.
- Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. .
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Conditions of Employment
- Must be a US Citizen.
- Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
- Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
- New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
- Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
- Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
- This is a Mission Essential position. You will be required to ensure organization or facility continuity of operations and/or completion of tasks that are considered essential to the mission designated by a local or command decision.
- This is a bargaining unit position.
- Prior wildland firefighting experience on the fire-line is a mandatory requirement.
- You will be required to maintain the National Wildland Fire Coordinating Group (NWCG) certifications: Strike Team Leader Heavy Equipment (STEQ), Incident Commander Type 4 (ICT4), and Prescribed Fire Burn Boss Type II (RXB2)
- You must pass an annual Work Capacity Test (WCT) at the moderate fitness level or higher. The Moderate fitness level requires completing a two (2) mile hike within thirty (30) minutes, while carrying a twenty-five (25) pound pack.
- You will be required to obtain and maintain a current valid United States driver’s license.
- You must obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Vehicle Operators Identification C/OF 346 for 4x4 vehicles.
- You will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment physical examination.
- This position requires the use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
- This position is subject to work an uncommon tour, including nights, weekends, and holidays to meet mission requirements. Overtime or night differential pay and/or unusual duty hours may be required.
Qualifications
Your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-07 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector Performing work related to wildland fire suppression, prescribed fire, and the treatment of hazardous fuels.
GS-09:
Your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-08 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector Managing personnel and resources to ensure the operational preparedness of wildland firefighting personnel, heavy equipment, fire suppression, fire prevention, and hazardous fuel management AND providing operational oversight of wildland fire suppression activities, prescribed burning, and hazardous fuels treatment in the Wildland-Urban Interface.
Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website:
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.
Education
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Additional information
The President has ordered a government-wide hiring freeze subject to certain limited exceptions. This position is subject to the hiring freeze. Although we are moving forward with the consideration of candidates, we will not make a selection for this vacancy announcement unless and until the position is no longer subject to the hiring freeze.
This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program.
Several vacancies may be filled.
A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments.
Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: .
Veteran's preference does not apply when selecting individuals under this specific hiring authority. However, if you claim veteran's preference, you will be required to submit supporting documentation with your application as described in the Required Documents section below.