Wildland Firefighter (Fire Effects and Fuels Monitoring) - 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 Wildland Firefighter (Fire Effects and Fuels Monitoring) position is with the US Wildland Fire Service, GW-0456-7 working in the following location(s): El Portal, California Marblemount, Washington

As a Wildland Firefighter (Fire Effects and Fuels Monitoring) - Direct Hire Authority your duties will include but are not limited to the following: Performs wildland fire suppression and post-fire actions. Collects and records fire behavior, fuels, weather, and effects data. Conducts prescribed fire and fuels monitoring using established protocols. Manages and maintains monitoring equipment, tools, vehicles, and data systems. Provides field leadership, training, and guidance to crew members.

Salary Range Information: Marblemount, WA: $70,325-$91,425 El Portal, CA: $62,855-$81,753 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. 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. The position may require the incumbent to obtain and maintain a commercial driver's license (CDL). Official U.S. Wildland Fire Service uniform is required. A condition of employment for accepting this position, you may 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. (continued below) 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 evenings, weekends and overtime. You may be required to travel overnight away from home. You must obtain a government charge card for travel purposes. The position may require the incumbent to meet additional qualification and training requirements specified in applicable interagency wildland fire standards and guides and/or as part of your training plan. The incumbent is subject to medical examination and must pass the work capacity test for arduous positions. The incumbent must posess FFT2 (Firefighter Type 2) certification.