Supvry Forestry Technician (Fire)
Company: Department Of Agriculture
Location: Glendora
Posted on: January 14, 2021
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Job Description:
* Duties Help Duties Summary THIS IS AN OPEN CONTINUOUS
ANNOUNCEMENT. This type of announcement provides the Forest Service
with a readily available source of applicants when vacancies occur.
Eligibility and qualifications will be verified when there is a
vacancy for the location and grade for which you applied.
Information on specific locations where jobs are being filled and
the dates applications are due for these locations can be found on
theForest Service website. Learn more about this agency
Responsibilities * Serves as a highly trained and specialized fire
suppression crewmember. Performs incident response to the "hot"
portions of the fireline, operating under the pressure of
unpredictable, changing conditions.* Plans, schedules, and assigns
work to subordinates.* Establishes guidelines and performance
expectations for staff members; provides feedback and periodically
evaluates employee performance.* Provides advice, counsel, and/or
instruction to staff members.* Recommends or approves appointments,
selections, or reassignments to positions appropriate to the
selection authority delegated.* Effects disciplinary measures as
appropriate to the authority delegated in this area. Carries out
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policies and program
activities.* Performs wildfire suppression support as directed
within training and physical capabilities. Performs other duties as
assigned.* Duties listed are at the full performance level. Travel
Required Occasional travel - Occasional overnight travel may be
required for fire suppression or fire related assignments.
Supervisory status Yes Promotion Potential 8 * Job family (Series)
0462 Forestry Technician * Requirements Help Requirements
Conditions of Employment * 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.* 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.*
Initial appointment is subject to satisfactory completion of
training.* This is a Test Designated Position. You will be tested
for illegal drugs prior to appointment and randomly thereafter.
Appointment and continued employment is conditional on negative
results.* Must pass the Work Capacity Test for certain Interagency
Fire Program Management or Fire Program Management positions.*
Subject to one year supervisory/managerial probationary period
unless prior service is creditable. New USDA supervisors must
successfully complete all components of the required training
program before the end of their probationary period.* Willing to
live/work in remote locations (volatile/unpredictable).* 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. Qualifications In order to
qualify, you must meet the eligibility and qualifications
requirements as defined below by the closing date of the
announcement. For more information on the qualifications for this
position, visit the Office of Personnel Management's General
Schedule Qualification Standards. Your application and resume must
clearly show that you possess the experience requirements.
Transcripts must be provided for qualifications based on education.
Provide course descriptions as necessary. Experience refers to paid
and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through
National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other
organizations (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. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience,
including volunteer experience. Specialized Experience Requirements
For the GS-07 level one year of specialized experience equivalent
to at least the next lower grade level (GS-6); OR one full year (18
semester/27 quarter hours) of successfully completed graduate level
coursework that is directly related to the work of the position
(such as forestry, range management, agriculture); OR combinations
of graduate level education that is directly related to the
position and specialized experience. The education must have been
obtained in an accredited college or university. Examples of
specialized experience are: Serves on a specialty crew (hotshot,
helitack, engines, etc.) or assigns to lead fire suppression under
the most adverse conditions of climate, fuels, and terrain.
Performs interdisciplinary tactical methods and techniques for use
of water and other additives in controlling and mopping-up fires in
order to efficiently and effectively accomplish operations where
water was in short supply. For the GS-08 level one year of
specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade
level (GS-7); OR two full years (36 semester/54 quarter hours) of
successfully completed graduate level education or master's degree
if the coursework is directly related to the work of the position
(such as forestry, range management, agriculture); OR combinations
of graduate level education that is directly related to the
position (in excess of 18 semester/27 quarter hours) and
specialized experience. The education must have been obtained in an
accredited college or university. Examples of specialized
experience are: Independently practices methods and procedures
associated with wildfire suppression to resolve a full range of
irregular or problem situations when suppressing wildland fires.
Plans and implements field projects: this includes setting
priorities, identifying objectives, coordinating resources,
obtaining vehicles, supplies and equipment, developing job hazard
analysis, and conducting job skill training. Independently
performed many technical specializations such as felling and saw
repair used in fire suppression and prescribed burning, ensuring
equipment has been kept in full state of readiness for emergency
dispatch. Selective Placement Factors Successful completion of the
Primary NWCG Core Requirements of Strike Team Leader Crew (STCR)
-OR- Successful completion of the Primary NWCG Core Requirements of
Task Force Leader (TFLD). Successful completion of the Secondary
NWCG Core Requirements of Incident Commander Type 4 (ICT4). Primary
firefighter positions include the following age requirements: Under
age 37 -OR- less than age 37 after subtracting the months of
Federal Service worked in a primary or secondary firefighter/law
enforcement position -OR- a veteran preference eligible, older than
age 37 and is requesting a waiver to the maximum age requirement.
This position has been identified as High or Moderate or Low
Complexity under the Interagency Fire Program Management (IFPM) or
Forest Service Fire Program Management (FS-FPM) and is subject to
selective placement factor requirements contained in the
Interagency Fire Program Management (IFPM) Standard and Guide when
filling this vacancy. IFPM or FS-FPM selective placement factors
are made up of a primary and secondary National Wildfire
Coordinating Group (NWCG) core Incident Management Qualifications
and Required Training. The applicant must possess these
qualifications at the applicable complexity level to be considered
eligible for this position. In order to be considered for this
position, copies of your Incident Qualification and Certification
System (IQCS) Master Record (or equivalent training documents)
which contain documented proof of the certification or attainment
of the IFPM Selective Placement Factor for this position MUST be
attached to your application. Red cards are not acceptable
documentation. Currency Requirement: Required to maintain currency
once hired into the position. Currency of NWCG qualifications is
not required for selection. If not currently qualified, the
applicant must provide documented evidence that they have been
fully qualified in the past, and are able to regain currency within
one year of being hired. Failure to provide this documentation will
result in disqualification. WORK CAPACITY TEST (WCT) for Wildland
Firefighters: This position participates in wildland firefighting
activities. Based on the type of work performed, TAKING and PASSING
the WCT at the ARDUOUS level is a ''condition of employment.'' The
Arduous fitness (Pack) Test requires completing a three (3) mile
hike within forty-five (45) minutes, while carrying a forty-five
(45) pound pack. You are strongly encourage to consult with your
physician and begin training immediately if applying for this
position, This announcement constitutes the required 30 days
advanced notice for testing requirements. FIREFIGHTER RETIREMENT
COVERAGE: This is a primary/rigorous position covered under the
special retirement provisions of 5 USC 8336(c) for the Civil
Service Retirement System and of 5 USC 8412(d) for the Federal
Employees Retirement System. To receive consideration for this
position, you must meet all qualification requirements by the
closing date of the announcement. Education
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