Lead Wildland Firefighter (Assistant Engine Captain)

This Lead Wildland Firefighter (Assistant Engine Captain) position is with the US Wildland Fire Service, GW-0456-6/7 working in the following location(s): Parker, Arizona Phoenix, Arizona Yuma, Arizona In order to be considered for any duty location, ensure desired locations are selected. Applicants will not be considered for locations not selected.

As a Lead Wildland Firefighter (Assistant Engine Captain) your duties will include but are not limited to the following: Serves as a lead wildland firefighter and member of a wildland fire engine crew, directing the work of a small crew of firefighters in building firelines, burnout, mopping up, and patrolling firelines. Performs administrative lead duties such as: timekeeping, travel, government credit card managements, maintaining records, etc. Applies an understanding of firefighter safety, fire behavior, topography of the area, weather, fuels, and training in fire management. Directs assigned suppression operations and recommends and implements tactical strategies on fires. Manages fuels projects such as: prescribed fire, mechanical and biological treatments, inventorying fuel beds, and piling vegetation debris Duties listed are at the GW/GS-07 full performance level.

This is a Direct-Hire advertisement. Veterans preference is not applicable to this advertisement. Learn more about this authority at: Direct Hire Authority Must be a U.S. Citizen or National. Suitability for Federal employment, as determined by background investigation. Direct Deposit Required. You will be required to submit to a drug test and receive a negative drug test result prior to appointment. In addition, this position is subject to random testing for illegal drug use. Selectees must pass a pre-employment medical examination and may be subject to post-employment medical examinations to determine if they are maintaining the fitness standards for this position. You must also pass the work capacity test for arduous positions. This position requires the incumbent to operate a government (or private) motor vehicle as part of their official duties. Selectee must hold and maintain a valid state driver's license throughout their employment in this position. You MAY be required to obtain a Commercial Driver's License (CDL), depending on the location. A condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest will be evaluated. Individuals assigned male at birth after 12-31-59 must be registered for the Selective Service. To verify registration visit SSS.gov. You must be 18 years of age or older to be assigned to a hazardous position. Must meet the maximum age requirement. See qualifications section for more information. You may be required to work on-call, evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime and shift work. Subject to occasional extended travel up to 25% particularly during fire season, and you must obtain a government charge card for travel. You may be required to complete training and obtain/maintain a government charge card with travel and/or purchase authority.