Wildland Firefighter (Prevention)

U.S. Wildland Fire Service (USWFS) This Wildland Fighter (Prevention) position is with the US Wildland Fire Service, GW-0456-11 working in the following location(s): Grants Pass, Oregon Medford, Oregon

As a Wildland Firefighter (Prevention) your duties will include but are not limited to the following: Develops, coordinates, and implements educational school programs, meetings, and events with tribal governments and local communities to reduce loss resulting from wildland fire. Leads the wildfire prevention and mitigation program and facilitates local, state, and regional/national/tribal forums. Develops and implements strategic wildfire mitigations and protection plans during wildfire events to assess actual and potential risks and hazards. Directs the identification and analysis of major causes of wildland fire and ensures that these causes are addressed in wildland fire management plans. Leads and/or participates in internal and external workshops to present key aspects of wildfire prevention and mitigation program.

Must be a U.S. Citizen or National. Direct Deposit Required. SELECTIVE SERVICE: Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service or exempt. To register or verify your registration, go to the Selective Service System website. BACKGROUND INVESTIGATIONS: Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check. Failure to satisfy the background check will result in cancellation of offer of employment or may be grounds for termination. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/TESTING: You must pass an initial pre-employment physical examination and must be able to pass the work capacity fitness test (must carry a 45 lb pack for 3 miles within 45 minutes). Failure to meet any of the required medical qualifications will disqualify you for employment. Any condition, which would cause you to be a hazard to yourself or to others, will disqualify you for employment. DRUG TESTING: Positions require a mandatory pre-employment drug test. Applicants will not be appointed to the position if a verified positive drug test is received. The drug test will be provided at Government direction and expense. Once hired, employees are also subject to random drug testing during employment. This is in accordance with Executive Order 12564 and under the Department's Drug Free Workplace Program. Positions may require a valid state driver's license. Some positions may require a CDL; information will be provided at job offer. All positions have medical qualification requirements.