Wildland Firefighter
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is looking for temporary employees to work as a crew member on Engine crew. For more information on Crew Types, click here.A Wildland Firefighter (GS-06, Forestry Technician) on a wildland fire Engine performing the following duties:
locates fire line, directs and participates in fire line construction, backfiring and burnout operations, engine operations, tree falling and holding/patrol mop-up operations. Drives and operates a wildland fire engine, positioning the engine for proper use and operation. Personally performs and directs others in starting pump engine, priming pump, adjusting engine speed and pump valves, laying hose, and using appropriate nozzles and nozzle adjustment in effective use of water and additives. Ensures that needed tools and equipment are available for firefighting tasks.A Wildland Firefighter (GS-07, Forestry Technician) serves as a wildland firefighter on an Engine crew. Directs the operation of a wildland fire engine, ensuring the correct positioning, proper use and operation. Personally performs and directs other in starting pump engine, priming pump, adjusting engine speed and pump valves, laying hose, and using appropriate nozzles and nozzle adjustments in effective use of water and additives. Responsible for maintenance of specialized equipment. Operates a variety of motor vehicles.Cut-off Dates:
This is an open continuous announcement, in which applications are collected over several months, and have multiple cut-off dates. Applications will be considered throughout the open period of the announcement. A certificate will only be issued upon the location request, once they have a need to fill positions.01/07/2020Bakersfield, CA Onyx, CA Taft, CA Boise District (Boise, Star, Bruneau, Hammett, ID) Twin Falls District (Burley, Shoshone, Twin Falls, ID)Ely District (Caliente/Ely/Pony Springs, NV) Winnemucca District (Winnemucca, Lovelock, McDermitt, NV)For contacts and information regarding housing availability visit Fire Contacts on the DOI FIRE Jobs website and select the state you are interested in.For more information about temporary fire positions with DOI, go to the following link:
https:
//www.firejobs.doi.gov/. To qualify for a GS-06, you must meet at least one of the following AND the Selective Factors:
- 1 year of specialized work experience equivalent to the GS-06 level duties. Examples include on-the-line wildland fire experience in forest/range fire control, prevention or suppression work as a lead wildland firefighter, utilizing a variety of specialized wildland fire tools and equipment. OR- 1 year of graduate education directly related to the position; OR- a combination of education and experience that is directly related to the work of this position as stated above. Selective Factors for GS-06/07:
In addition to the basic qualifications listed above, you must possess the following National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) incident management qualifications and training to be considered eligible.1. Single Resource Boss - Engine (ENGB); And2. Incident Commander Type 4 (ICT4)To qualify for a GS-07, you must meet at least one of the following AND the Selective Factors:
- 1 year of specialized work experience equivalent to the GS-06 level duties. Examples include on-the-line wildland fire experience in forest/range fire control, prevention or suppression work as a lead wildland firefighter, utilizing a variety of specialized wildland fire tools and equipment. OR- 1 year of graduate education directly related to the position; OR- a combination of education and experience that is directly related to the work of this position as stated above. For more information regarding basic qualifications and combining education and experience click here. All Locations may not be hiring for all grades; check with each location. You must meet all qualification requirements by the cut-off/closing date of the announcement.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
locates fire line, directs and participates in fire line construction, backfiring and burnout operations, engine operations, tree falling and holding/patrol mop-up operations. Drives and operates a wildland fire engine, positioning the engine for proper use and operation. Personally performs and directs others in starting pump engine, priming pump, adjusting engine speed and pump valves, laying hose, and using appropriate nozzles and nozzle adjustment in effective use of water and additives. Ensures that needed tools and equipment are available for firefighting tasks.A Wildland Firefighter (GS-07, Forestry Technician) serves as a wildland firefighter on an Engine crew. Directs the operation of a wildland fire engine, ensuring the correct positioning, proper use and operation. Personally performs and directs other in starting pump engine, priming pump, adjusting engine speed and pump valves, laying hose, and using appropriate nozzles and nozzle adjustments in effective use of water and additives. Responsible for maintenance of specialized equipment. Operates a variety of motor vehicles.Cut-off Dates:
This is an open continuous announcement, in which applications are collected over several months, and have multiple cut-off dates. Applications will be considered throughout the open period of the announcement. A certificate will only be issued upon the location request, once they have a need to fill positions.01/07/2020Bakersfield, CA Onyx, CA Taft, CA Boise District (Boise, Star, Bruneau, Hammett, ID) Twin Falls District (Burley, Shoshone, Twin Falls, ID)Ely District (Caliente/Ely/Pony Springs, NV) Winnemucca District (Winnemucca, Lovelock, McDermitt, NV)For contacts and information regarding housing availability visit Fire Contacts on the DOI FIRE Jobs website and select the state you are interested in.For more information about temporary fire positions with DOI, go to the following link:
https:
//www.firejobs.doi.gov/. To qualify for a GS-06, you must meet at least one of the following AND the Selective Factors:
- 1 year of specialized work experience equivalent to the GS-06 level duties. Examples include on-the-line wildland fire experience in forest/range fire control, prevention or suppression work as a lead wildland firefighter, utilizing a variety of specialized wildland fire tools and equipment. OR- 1 year of graduate education directly related to the position; OR- a combination of education and experience that is directly related to the work of this position as stated above. Selective Factors for GS-06/07:
In addition to the basic qualifications listed above, you must possess the following National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) incident management qualifications and training to be considered eligible.1. Single Resource Boss - Engine (ENGB); And2. Incident Commander Type 4 (ICT4)To qualify for a GS-07, you must meet at least one of the following AND the Selective Factors:
- 1 year of specialized work experience equivalent to the GS-06 level duties. Examples include on-the-line wildland fire experience in forest/range fire control, prevention or suppression work as a lead wildland firefighter, utilizing a variety of specialized wildland fire tools and equipment. OR- 1 year of graduate education directly related to the position; OR- a combination of education and experience that is directly related to the work of this position as stated above. For more information regarding basic qualifications and combining education and experience click here. All Locations may not be hiring for all grades; check with each location. You must meet all qualification requirements by the cut-off/closing date of the announcement.
- Department:
0462 Forestry Technician - Salary Range:
$18.13 to $20.15 per hour
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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