| Hotshot Wildland Firefighter Job openings Posted: 02 Jan 2009 12:08 PM CST  Hotshots Wildfire Season 2009 hiring - Hotshot Wildland Firefighter (Range/Forestry Aid/Technician)Applications will be accepted from all qualified United States
citizens.
KEY REQUIREMENTS:* You must be a U.S. Citizen * Some positions may require a CDL; information will be provided at job offer * All positions have medical qualification requirements * You must be 18 years of age or older prior to appointment. * These positions have no promotion potential. | SALARY RANGE: 10.01 - 15.35 USD Hourly | OPEN PERIOD: Monday, November 10, 2008
to Friday, May 29, 2009 | | SERIES & GRADE: GS-0455,0462-02/05 | POSITION INFORMATION: These are excepted service temporary seasonal positions. The length and actual dates of employment may vary depending on the position. | | PROMOTION POTENTIAL: 05 | DUTY LOCATIONS: multiple duty locations - click here for more info | | JOB SUMMARY: | If you like remote and rugged conditions, extended travel and
overnight camping, then becoming a Hotshot Wildland Firefighter may
be for you.
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is looking for temporary
employees to work on Hotshot crews.
All locations may not be hiring for all grades; check with each
location individually to find out the grades they are hiring for. | FIRST CONSIDERATION DATE:
The following locations will begin to consider applicants prior to
the closing date of the announcement. You must apply on or before
the date indicated below to receive first consideration for the
location(s) you are interested in. Thereafter, applications may be
considered as needed by location; during the open period of the
announcement:
12/30/2008 Bakersfield, CA
Fairbanks, AK
01/06/2009 Salt Lake City, UT
01/13/2009 Jackson, MS
Pocatello, ID
01/20/2009 Carson City, NV
Craig, CO
Elko, NV
Vale, OR
01/27/2009 Susanville, CA
For information on the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) fire program,
please visit their website.
A 23% living allowance is added to positions in Alaska.
For contacts and information regarding housing availability visit
Fire Contacts on the DOI Fire Jobs website and
select the state you are interested in.
During the application process, you may select up to SEVEN (7)
locations from the list of available locations given at the top of
this announcement. If you select more than seven locations, you
will be removed from consideration.
WHO DO I CONTACT IF I NEED MORE INFORMATION?
If you have any questions about the application process you can
contact the FIRES Help Desk at 1-888-364-6432, or e-mail them at
fa_fires@nifc.blm.gov |
Additional Duty Location vacancy info:
few vacancies - Craig, CO few vacancies - Bakersfield, CA few vacancies - Susanville, CA few vacancies - Pocatello, ID few vacancies - Jackson, MS few vacancies - Fairbanks, AK few vacancies - Carson City, NV few vacancies - Elko, NV few vacancies - Vale, OR few vacancies - Salt Lake City, UT
Hotshot Wildland Firefighter duty information:
| | MAJOR DUTIES: | A Hotshot Wildland Firefighter Trainee
(Entry Level)(GS-02, Range/Forestry Aid),
receives training, performs simple tasks, and serves as a member on
a Hotshot crew. This may include suppression, prescribed fires, or
wildland fire use for resource benefits.
A Hotshot Wildland Firefighter Trainee
(GS-03, Range/Forestry Aid)
is a member of a Hotshot crew; performs assignments as a firefighter
in developing a working knowledge of fire suppression and fuels
management techniques, practices, and terminology; may assist
trained personnel in more specialized assignments such as backfire
and burnout.
A Hotshot Wildland Firefighter
(GS-04 Range/Forestry Technician)
is a skilled firefighter on a Hotshot crew. May be assigned to
carry out specialized assignments such as tree falling, backfire,
and burnout operations; utilizes a variety of specialized tools,
equipment and techniques while actively managing wildfires.
A Hotshot Wildland Firefighter
(GS-05 Range/Forestry Technician) is a senior wildland
firefighter; on a Hotshot crew; gathers and considers information on
weather data, topography, fuel types and fire behavior in responding
to wildland fire incidents. |
| QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED: | To qualify for a GS-02, you must meet
at least one of the following:
- 3 months of general experience OR
- have graduated from high school or the equivalent
To qualify for a GS-03, you must meet at
least one of the following:
- 6 months of general experience; OR
- at least one year of education above the high school level, which
included at least 6 semester hours in any combination of the
following courses: range management; range conservation;
agriculture; forestry; wildlife management; engineering; biology;
mathematics; other natural or physical sciences; OR
- an equivalent combination of education and experience specified
above.
To qualify for a GS-04, you must meet at
least one of the following AND the Selective Factor:
- 6 months of general experience AND 6 months of specialized experience; OR
- 2 years of education above the high school level which included at
least 12 semester hours in any combination of the following courses:
forestry, agriculture, crop or plant science, range management or
conservation, wildlife management, watershed management, soil
science, natural resources (except marine biology and oceanography),
outdoor recreation management, civil or forest engineering, or
wildland fire science. No more than 3 semester hours of mathematics
is creditable toward this requirement; OR
- an equivalent combination of the education and experience
specified above.
SELECTIVE FACTOR for GS-04:
In addition to the basic qualifications, you must have the
following for the GS-04: 90 days of wildland fire experience.
To qualify for a GS-05, you must meet at
least one of the following AND the Selective Factor:
- 12 months of specialized experience
equivalent to the GS-4 level duties; OR
- successful completion of a 4 year course of study above high
school leading to a bachelor's degree with either
1. a major study in forestry, range management or agriculture; or a
subject matter field directly related to the position; OR
2. at least 24 semester hours in any combination of the following
courses: forestry, agriculture, crop or plant science, range
management or conservation, wildlife management, watershed
management, soil science, natural resources (except marine biology
and oceanography), outdoor recreation management, civil or forest
engineering, or wildland fire science. No more than 6 semester hours
of mathematics is creditable. The level of the course work must have
been equivalent to at least the junior- and senior-year levels of a
baccalaureate program; OR
- a combination of education and experience that is directly related
to the work of this position.
SELECTIVE FACTOR for GS-05:
In addition to the basic qualifications, you must have the
following for the GS-05: FFT1 qualified or have 180
days of wildland fire experience.
Wildland Fire Experience
is on-the-line wildland firefighting experience
gained through containment, control, suppression, or use
of wildland fire. This experience can be met by serving in a
temporary, seasonal, or equivalent private sector fire position.
Periods of wildland firefighting experience, gained through militia
and rural fire departments, can also be credited. Wildland fire is
defined as any non-structure fire that occurs in the wildland. For
more information regarding this go to FAQs Question #7 on
the DOI FIRES website.
GENERAL WORK EXPERIENCE:
is considered any type of work that demonstrates the applicants
ability to do the work of the position. This does not have to be
work in wildland fire.
SPECIALIZED WORK EXPERIENCE:
This experience is considered on-the-line wildland fire experience
in forest or range fire control, prevention or suppression work.
Specialized experience is experience that equipped the applicant
with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA's) to
perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is
typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. To
be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to
at least the next lower grade level.
For more information regarding basic qualifications, general
experience and combining education and experience click here. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/TESTING:
Please note that all selectees, regardless of grade level, must pass
an initial pre-employment physical examination and must be able to
pass the work capacity fitness test (Pack 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:
BLM POSITIONS ARE SUBJECT TO RANDOM DRUG TESTING. If selected for a
random drug test, it must be completed prior to beginning work. The
drug test will be provided at Government direction and expense. Once
hired, employees are also subject to random drug testing during
employment. |
HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED: | Your application will be evaluated by reviewing your on-line resume
and your responses to the User Information, Core Questions, and
Vacancy Questions, and if applicable your transcripts. ANSWERS TO
YOUR QUESTIONS MUST BE SUPPORTED IN YOUR RESUME AND WILL BE
VERIFIED. IF THEY ARE NOT SUPPORTED IN YOUR RESUME, YOU MAY BE RATED
UNQUALIFIED. To preview questions please click here. |
| BENEFITS: |
| Temporary employees in the Federal Service are eligible to earn
annual and sick leave. Depending on the tour of duty, an employee
may be paid Sunday, holiday, and shift differential and/or hazard
pay. You are also entitled to paid Federal Holidays. | SELECTIVE SERVICE: Male applicants born after December 31, 1959,
must certify that they have registered with the Selective Service
System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective
Service Law. To register or verify your registration go to the
Selective Service System website.
BACKGROUND INVESTIGATIONS: These positions may be subject to a
pre-employment background security investigation. If applicable,
the appointment will be subject to the applicant's successful
completion of the background investigation and favorable
adjudication. Failure to satisfy the background check will result
in cancellation of offer of employment or may be grounds for
termination.
For further information on Privacy Act, please refer to the
"Legal and Regulatory Guidance" link at the bottom of the screen. |
| HOW TO APPLY: |
Please read the ENTIRE vacancy announcement
to ensure that you comply with the application
procedures.
Applications must be received ON-LINE through USAJOBS (link at
bottom of screen). On-line applications must be submitted
prior to 12:00 AM (Midnight) Eastern Standard
Time of the closing date/early consideration date of the
announcement. For further instructions on how to apply click here.
After you have completed the online application process you may
review your current application status at any time, and update your
application during the open period of the announcement. Click here
for updating application instructions.
Failure to provide the required information may negatively affect
your qualification determinations.
If applying online poses a hardship for you, or you do not have
Internet access, contact the FIRES help desk 1-888-364-6432 for an
application packet PRIOR to the closing date of the announcement.
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REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: | You MUST fax Required Documents prior to the early consideration or
close date.
College transcripts -
If you are qualifying using education above high school, you MUST
submit your college transcripts.
Veteran Preference Documentation -
If you are claiming Veteran Preference, you MUST submit evidence of
eligibility. DD-214 MUST show character of service. Failure to
submit a DD-214 which shows the character of service and other
appropriate supporting documentation, if applicable, will result in
NOT granting preference.
- 5-point preference - DD-214 which shows character of service,
Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, or other proof
of entitlement.
- 10-point preference - DD-214, SF-15, an official letter dated 1991
or later from the Department of Veteran's Affairs, or other
appropriate source.
For further information on Veterans Preference, please refer to the
"Veteran Information" link at the bottom of the screen.
* You only need to fax in documents that apply to you.
* DO NOT use the USAJOBS upload feature to attach Required
Documents as we can not see those documents. Please follow the
faxing instructions by clicking here.
* If faxing causes a hardship for you, please contact us at the
number below.
Failure to submit required documents, if applicable, may result
in you not being considered, or not receiving the appropriate
preference. You will not be contacted for additional information.
If you have questions regarding what is considered appropriate
supporting documentation, call the contact at the bottom of the
screen. |
AGENCY CONTACT INFO: | FIRES Help Desk
Phone: 888-364-6432
Fax: 000-000-0000
Email: fa_fires@nifc.blm.gov
Or write:
Department of the Interior
FIRES Program Office
(call toll free number for address information)
Boise, ID 83705-5354
Fax: 000-000-0000 |
WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT: | If you are determined to be eligible and qualified; you may be
referred to the locations you selected during the application
process. You can check your application status by logging
into My USAJOBS, and selecting "My Applications",
then select the "More Information" link below "Resume Received" in
the "Application Status" column to view detailed information
regarding your application status. You will only be notified
through e-mail when you are referred; no other notifications will be
sent. |
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| | |  |  | Send Mail to:
Department of the Interior
FIRES Program Office
(call toll free number for address information)
Boise, ID 83705-5354
Fax: 000-000-0000 | | |  | | For questions about this job:
FIRES Help Desk
Phone: 888-364-6432
Fax: 000-000-0000
Email: fa_fires@nifc.blm.gov | | | | | USAJOBS Control Number: 1392599 |
Source: USA Jobs Link
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