What are the responsibilities and job description for the Wildland Firefighter (Prevention) position at USDA Forest Service HRM Contact Center?
These positions are located in a USDA Forest Service Unit.
The primary purpose of this position involves developing, planning and execution of fire prevention educational programs. These positions create programs for wildland fire prevention, mitigation and develops a coordinated approach to hazardous fuels reduction.
See ADDITIONAL INFORMATION for Regional contacts.
Your application and resume must clearly show that you possess the experience requirements.
Specialized Experience Requirement:
For the GW-08: You must have one year specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GW-07) in the Federal service. Examples of Specialized experience are: Assisted in planning and implementing fire prevention program for forest, coordinating with leadership to help implement and develop fire prevention plans. Knowledge of National Forest land management policies and procedures in regards to fire prevention and education plans/programs. Experience in public relations programs such as Smokey Bear, prevention signing program, etc. Experience with programs such as burning permits, maintenance programs, etc. Delivers fire prevention education programs and assists with required forest level training in fire prevention.
For the GW-09: You must have one year specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GW-08) in the Federal service. Examples of Specialized experience are: Plan and direct fire prevention program for forest, providing leadership and assistance to local community leaders in development and implementation of fire prevention plans. Ensure fire prevention and education plans/programs are compliant with National Forest land management policies and procedures. Provides assistance to districts in fire prevention program planning. Serve as back up public relations officer and manages fire public relations programs such as Smokey Bear, prevention signing program, develop press releases, etc. Assists with programs such as burning permits, chainsaw spark arrestors, maintenance programs, etc. Develops and delivers fire prevention education programs and facilitates required forest level training in fire prevention.
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.
FIREFIGHTER RETIREMENT COVERAGE: This is a secondary firefighter position under 5 USC 8336 (CSRS) and 8412(d) (FERS). Prior wildland firefighting experience is required. There is no age limit for entry into secondary positions. Firefighter retirement coverage of the incumbent depends upon his or her individual work history.
To receive consideration for this position, you must provide updated required documents and meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
The primary purpose of this position involves developing, planning and execution of fire prevention educational programs. These positions create programs for wildland fire prevention, mitigation and develops a coordinated approach to hazardous fuels reduction.
See ADDITIONAL INFORMATION for Regional contacts.
Qualifications:
In order to qualify, you must meet the eligibility and qualifications requirements as defined below by the closing date of the announcement. For more information on the qualifications for this position, visit the Office of Personnel Management's General Schedule Qualification Standards.Your application and resume must clearly show that you possess the experience requirements.
Specialized Experience Requirement:
For the GW-08: You must have one year specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GW-07) in the Federal service. Examples of Specialized experience are: Assisted in planning and implementing fire prevention program for forest, coordinating with leadership to help implement and develop fire prevention plans. Knowledge of National Forest land management policies and procedures in regards to fire prevention and education plans/programs. Experience in public relations programs such as Smokey Bear, prevention signing program, etc. Experience with programs such as burning permits, maintenance programs, etc. Delivers fire prevention education programs and assists with required forest level training in fire prevention.
For the GW-09: You must have one year specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GW-08) in the Federal service. Examples of Specialized experience are: Plan and direct fire prevention program for forest, providing leadership and assistance to local community leaders in development and implementation of fire prevention plans. Ensure fire prevention and education plans/programs are compliant with National Forest land management policies and procedures. Provides assistance to districts in fire prevention program planning. Serve as back up public relations officer and manages fire public relations programs such as Smokey Bear, prevention signing program, develop press releases, etc. Assists with programs such as burning permits, chainsaw spark arrestors, maintenance programs, etc. Develops and delivers fire prevention education programs and facilitates required forest level training in fire prevention.
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.
FIREFIGHTER RETIREMENT COVERAGE: This is a secondary firefighter position under 5 USC 8336 (CSRS) and 8412(d) (FERS). Prior wildland firefighting experience is required. There is no age limit for entry into secondary positions. Firefighter retirement coverage of the incumbent depends upon his or her individual work history.
To receive consideration for this position, you must provide updated required documents and meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
Salary : $67,617