Forestry Technician-Direct Hire Authority

Veteran's preference does not apply to DHA recruitment. Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below for more information. The primary purpose of this position is to serve in a key fire management position in a field fire management organization as a Fire Operations and Prescribed Fire/Fuels Technician.

Supports initial attach on wildfires and implementation of prescribed fires for protection of valuable resources including Air Force facilities, timber, recreation sites, critical habitat of flora and fauna and private property. Establishes priorities, allocates resources, and supervises the mobilization, demobilization and reassignment of wildland fire suppression and prescribed fire resources necessary to support current and anticipated initial attack and logistical support for operations within the local, geographic and national area. The technician performs fireline activities such as line construction, hose layout, operation of pumps and water handling accessories, breaking up of fuel concentrations by lopping and scattering brush, wood, etc., using hand and power tools, and holding/patrol/mop-up operations. Operates mobile firefighting equipment, e.g., tenders, engines, tractor/transports and all-terrain vehicles (ATV's). Technician is responsible for the safe operation of various pieces of firefighting equipment. Utilizes and maintain aerial fire ignition devices and equipment. Participates in fire and safety training in the techniques, practices and methods of fire suppression and in the safe, efficient operation of tools, equipment and vehicles used in fireline activities, with emphasis on those used in the particular function assigned. The technician may be required to perform other natural resource related tasks related to ecological monitoring as well as forest and/or wildlife management.