Wildland Firefighter (Hotshot) (Seasonal) - Direct Hire Authority
ConfidentialSummary This is a Direct-Hire advertisement. Veterans' Preference is not applicable to this advertisement. Learn more about this authority at: Direct Hire Authority This GW-0456-03/04/05 Wildland Firefighter position is with the US Wildland Fire Service working in various locations. Not all locations may be hiring for all grades. Applicants will not be considered for locations not selected. Learn more about this agency This job is open to The public U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S. Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL) Federal employees whose job, agency or department was eliminated and are eligible for priority over other applicants. Clarification from the agency Applications will be accepted from any U.S. Citizen, National, or Career transition eligibles (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL). DIRECT HIRING AUTHORITY will be used to fill this position. Veterans' Preference and traditional rating and ranking of applications do not apply. All qualified applicants will be referred to the hiring manager for consideration for this position. Duties For general information about the application process and temporary fire positions with the Department of the Interior, please visit our website. As a Wildland Firefighter (GW-03) , your duties will include but are not limited to the following: Serves as an entry level wildland firefighter on the following types of crews: hotshot Participates in fuels management and fire suppression duties under the direction of higher-graded firefighters by attacking, controlling, or mopping up fires, building or patrolling firelines May assist in more specialized assignments such as backfire, burnout, and chainsaw operations Receives on-the-job training, instruction, and orientation in activities such as maintenance of fire tools and equipment; managing risks and hazards; and safety protocols Participates in physical fitness programs As a Wildland Firefighter (GW-04), your duties will include but are not limited to the following: Serves as a trained wildland firefighter on the following types of crews: hotshot May assist in specialized assignments such as tree felling, backfire, and burnout operations Performs portable pump operator duties such as pump site selection, set up, and operation Program and utilizes handheld and mobile radios to maintain communication Utilizes a variety of specialized tools, equipment and techniques while actively managing wildland fires; may be required to operate light vehicles and 4X4s As a Wildland Firefighter (GW-05), your duties will include but are not limited to the following: Serves as an experienced wildland firefighter on the following types of crews: hotshot Performs all aspects of wildland and prescribed fire operations including preparation, ignition, monitoring, holding and mop-up Serves as lookout and as directed, locates fireline and implements appropriate fireline construction methods necessary (e.g., mineral soil scrape, cup trenching, removal of ladder fuels) to stop fire spread, making adjustments based on terrain and other conditions and assessing escape routes and safety zones Gathers and considers information on weather data, topography, fuel types and fire behavior in responding to wildland fire incidents As assigned, ensures proper refurbishing and resupply of tools, vehicles, food, water, and other supplies Duty locations for these positions are: Flowood, Mississippi Sierra Vista, Arizona Zuni, New Mexico (Indian Preference Applies) Requirements Conditions of employment Must be a U.S. Citizen or National. Suitability for Federal employment, as determined by background investigation. Direct Deposit Required. Form BIA-4432, Verification of Indian Preference for Employment (if claiming Indian Preference). For this announcement, Indian Preference (IP) will be applied to candidates that are interested in applying for positions in the following location ONLY: Zuni, New Mexico. You will be required to submit to a drug test and receive a negati…