Wildland Firefighter (Smokejumper) (Detail/Temporary Promotion)

This Wildland Firefighter (Smokejumper), GW-0456-05/06 position is with the US Wildland Fire Service, working in the following location(s): Boise, ID Fairbanks, AK For information on Boise Smokejumpers, visit their website. For information on Fairbanks Smokejumpers, visit their website. PLEASE SEE ALASKA PAY DIFFERENTIAL IN "Additional Information" Section

As a Wildland Firefighter (Smokejumper) (Detail/Temporary Promotion) your duties will include but are not limited to the following: Incumbent parachutes into rugged terrain and performs fire suppression and related duties. Incumbent maintains smokejumper and firefighting equipment, tools, and supplies. Repairs, packs and maintains parachutes and related equipment. As a fire crew member or Initial Attack Commander incumbent utilizes fire behavior knowledge and firefighting experience to perform wildland fire suppression and prescribed fire operations safely and effectively in accordance with identified appropriate management response. May direct fire line activities and tactics for firefighters, equipment, aircraft and other resources.

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. 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. This position requires regular and recurring overtime and shift work during peak fire season. You may be required to complete training and obtain/maintain a government charge card with travel and/or purchase authority. Medical Requirements Please see the Department of Interior Medical Standards Program website for the Federal Interagency Wildland Firefighter Medical Standards for your position: http://www.nifc.gov/medical_standards/index.html Physical Requirements Employment in this position is conditional upon your successful completion of the following smokejumper physical fitness performance tests: When you report for duty, you will be given a physical condition test. The test is given in one time period with a 5-minute break between exercises. The test consists of performing the following exercises: 30 push-ups 6 pull-ups Run 1.5 miles in 10.47 minutes or less OR backpacking a 110-pound load three miles in less than 65 minutes. Work Capacity Test at the Arduous Level: All arduous wildland firefighters must backpack a 45-pound load for three miles in 45 minutes or less.