Supervisory Wildland Firefighter (Assistant Veteran Crew Superintendent) - Direct Hire Authority

This is a Direct-Hire advertisement. Veterans preference is not applicable to this advertisement. Learn more about this authority at: Direct Hire Authority This Supervisory Wildland Firefighter (Assistant Veteran Crew Superintendent) position is with the US Wildland Fire Service, GW-0456-8 working in the following location(s): Billings, Montana Las Vegas, Nevada Medford, Oregon Worland, Wyoming Please select desired duty locations. Applicants will not be considered for locations not selected.

As a Supervisory Wildland Firefighter (Assistant Veteran Crew Superintendent) - Direct Hire Authority your duties will include but are not limited to the following: Performs administrative program management functions such as planning, budget execution, and stewardship of facilities, equipment, vehicles, and accountable property. Applies an experience understanding of firefighting safety, fire behavior, topography of the area weather, fuels, and training in fire management. Supervises, mentors and instructs employees on crewmember duties. Plans action and direct utilization of Fireline resources; directs assigned suppression operations and recommends and implements tactical strategies for suppressing fires. Recommends and implements tactical strategies in the field.

Additional salary range information: Las Vegas, NV: $69,067-$89,784 Medford OR, Worland WY, and Billings MT: $67,617-$87,899 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. Official U.S. Wildland Fire Service uniform is required. A condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a [1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period] during which your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest will be evaluated. Supervisory Probationary Period: Selectees who have not previously completed a supervisory probationary period, will be required to serve a one-year supervisory/managerial probationary period for this position. 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. You may be required to work on-call, evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime and shift work. You may be required to travel overnight away from home. You must obtain a government charge card for travel purposes.