Wildland Firefighter

Full Job Description

This is a Public Notice for positions being filled under the Direct Hiring Authority (DHA) for Wildland Fire. Applications will be accepted for each location listed in this announcement.

Veterans' Preference and traditional rating and ranking procedures do not apply. To learn more about the Direct-Hire Authority, go to: OPM.GOV Hiring Information - DHA.

Hours worked per week MUST be stated for each season and position listed in your resume.

***Experience listed will need to include specific duties about the work being performed and should not be only the general language stated below in the examples.

To be considered minimally qualified, your resume must clearly demonstrate that you meet the minimum qualification requirements. No assumptions will be made about your experience.

Failure to provide required details may result in ineligibility. List specific duties performed; do not rely solely on the general examples provided below.

To qualify for a GW-04 You must meet at least one of the following: 1).

Six (6) months of general work experience, which can be any work experience AND six (6) months of specialized work experience equivalent to the GW/GS-03 level duties.

Examples of specialized work experience may include the following: controlling or extinguishing fires as a member of an organized military, industrial, volunteer, or governmental fire department or brigade forest fire control, prevention, or suppression work rescue operations detection, reduction, or elimination of potential fire hazards operation of fire communications equipment when it requires specialized knowledge of firefighting techniques, equipment, and procedures to prevent and manage fires controlling hazardous materials incidents developing, implementing, or providing training in fire protection and prevention -OR- 2).

Successful completion of a 2-year course of study above high school, from an accredited college or university, in Fire Training, Fire Science, Fire Technology or in other related fields. -OR- 3).

A combination of the education and work experience described above. To qualify for a GW-05 You must meet at least one of the following: 1).

One (1) year of specialized work experience equivalent to the GW/GS-04 level duties.

Examples of specialized work experience include: On-the-line wildland fire experience in forest/range fire control, prevention or suppression work as a skilled wildland firefighter, utilizing a variety of specialized wildland fire tools and equipment.

-OR- 2).

Successful completion of a 4-year course of study above high school leading to a bachelor's degree, from an accredited college or university, in Fire Science, Fire Training, Fire Technology or other related fields.

-OR- 3). A combination of education and specialized work experience described above.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social).

Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. You must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of the announcement.

Physical Demands: Arduous exertion for protracted periods of time such as, but not limited to, extensive running, walking, climbing, kneeling, stooping, pulling hoses, jumping and twisting, prolonged standing, walking over uneven ground, and recurring bending, reaching, lifting and carrying of items weighing over 50 pounds and shared lifting and carrying of heavier items, and similar activities requiring at least average agility and dexterity.

Work Environment: Forest, range, and desert environments in steep terrain where surfaces may be extremely uneven, rocky, covered with thick tangled vegetation, smoky conditions, etc.

Temperatures commonly exceed 100 degrees F and may fall below freezing.

Risks include smoke inhalation, fire entrapment, snake or insect bites and stings, exposure to excessive machinery noise, and falling and rolling material.

Employee must adjust and cope with exposure to weather elements, dust and smoke, poor bivouac and eating situations under an unpredictable set of circumstances.

Firefighters may be required to live in backcountry camps for extended periods of time.

The hazardous nature of the work requires that personal protective equipment be worn (e.g., boots, hard hat, gloves, flame resistant clothing).

Work may require travel by fixed-wing or rotor-wing aircraft. Major Duties:

The U.S Wildland Fire Service is looking for temporary employees to work on a variety of wildland firefighting crews in Pendleton, OR.

Work may include working as a crew member on any of the following crew types: Engine, Fuels, and Wildland Fire Module. For more information on the Types of Crews, click here.

A Wildland Firefighter (GW-04) is a trained wildland firefighter.

May be assigned to carry out specialized assignments such as tree felling, backfire, and burnout operations; utilizes a variety of specialized tools, equipment and techniques while actively managing wildland fires.

May be required to operate light vehicles and 4X4s.

A Wildland Firefighter (GW-05) is a trained and experienced wildland firefighter performing all aspects of wildland and prescribed fire operations including preparation, ignition, monitoring, holding and mop-up.

Gathers and considers information on weather data, topography, fuel types and fire behavior in responding to wildland fire incidents. May be required to operate light vehicles and 4X4s.

For contact information and housing availability, visit Fire Contacts on the DOI FIRES website. To view a list of contacts by agency, select Oregon.

Government housing is unavailable for the location advertised on this announcement. For contact information, visit Fire Contacts on the DOI FIRES website.

To view a list of contacts by agency, select Oregon. For more information about temporary fire positions with DOI, go to the following link: https://www.firejobs.doi.gov/.