Supervisory Wildland Firefighter (Assistant WFM Captain) - 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 These Supervisory Wildland Firefighter positions are with the US Wildland Fire Service, GW-0456-8 working in the following location(s): Marblemount, Washington Port Angeles, Washington 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 Supervisory Wildland Firefighter (Assistant WFM Captain) - Direct Hire Authority your duties will include but are not limited to the following: Supervises, assigns, and evaluates firefighters' work, including scheduling, training, performance management, and employee development. Leads and directs firefighting crews in suppressing wildland fires, constructing firelines, and completing mop-up operations. Operates and maintains firefighting vehicles and equipment and coordinates resources, supplies, and aviation support during fire operations. Ensures crew members, vehicles, equipment, and supplies are fully prepared and ready for fire assignments and emergency response. Leads fire prevention and public education activities to promote fire safety and educate the public on wildfire prevention measures.

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. 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. You may be required to travel overnight away from home up to 15 nights per month. You must obtain a government charge card for travel purposes. You may be required to complete training and obtain/maintain a government charge card with travel and/or purchase authority.