This position is located at USDA Forest Service Pacific Southwest Region, Region 5.
Primary responsibilities of these positions are fire prevention. These positions also function in initial attack fire suppression.
For additional information about the duties of this position, please contact Brian Grabowski - brian.grabowski@usda.gov.
Duties
* Duties listed are at full performance grade GW-07.
* This position is responsible for development, implementation and administration of the unit's Fire Prevention Program.
* Provides technical expertise on fire protection and prevention issues. Analyzes, coordinates, organizes and develops comprehensive Wildfire Prevention Analysis Plans for the unit.
* Responsible for updating fire occurrence map and large fire history annually. Plans, organizes, supervises, schedules and directs group prevention/education contacts with external entities.
* Establishes and maintains liaison with local law enforcement personnel for violations of State Law, fire-setter contacts and other violations.
* Recommends issuing burning or campfire permits for the Unit with regards to Fire Danger Levels, monitors for compliance/non-compliance and manages records.
* Performs suppression operations on fire management unit. Responsible for updating fire occurrence map and large fire history annually. Manages the unit's fire detection program as required.
Requirements
* Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
* Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service or exempt.
* Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check.
* Successful completion of one-year probationary period, unless previously served. Refer to the Next Steps section for more information.
* Per Public Law 104-134 all Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to their financial institution.
* Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit E-Verify.
* Must be 18 years of age.
* This is a drug testing designated position. You will be subject to pre-employment and random drug testing. Appointment is based on a negative result. This announcement constitutes 30 days advance notice.
* Secondary Coverage: Prior wildland firefighting experience is required.
* Willing to live/work in remote locations (volatile/unpredictable).
* Some Fire positions may have Conditions of Employment such as: a valid state driver's license; a commercial driver's license (CDL); pre-appointment and random drug testing; or a physical or medical examination.
* There may be additional Conditions of Employment not listed here, however applicants will be notified of any specific requirements at the time a tentative job offer is made.
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