Job Specifications
Camp lejeune, NC
$41,000 - $59,000 PA
5 days ago
Full Time
Entry Level
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FORESTRY TECHNICIAN (FIRE)
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- You will work as a Forestry Technician in an organization with responsibility for the protection of forestland used for military training activities.
- You will independently perform engine operation duties during wildland fire suppression and prescribed burning operations.
- You will be responsible for operation and maintenance of specialized equipment used to respond to wildland fires and conduct prescribed burns.
- You will gather information on weather, topography, fuel types, and fire behavior in responding to wildland fires.
- You will participate in proficiency checks, safety briefings, and after-action-reviews.
- You will assist in the formulation and revision of prescribed fire plans on an annual basis.
- You will assist with determining the extent of forest insect infestations and disease outbreaks so appropriate control recommendations can be made and implemented.
Requirements
GS-05: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the (GS-04) grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Example of assisting with wildland fire management, suppression, and control in order to minimize loss of natural resources, property or life by performing engine operation duties (e.g. start pump engines, prime pumps, adjust engine speed and pump valves, lay hoses, etc.), operating and maintaining equipment used to respond to wildland fires, and assist with implementing prescribed burning programs. GS-06: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the (GS-05) grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Examples of assisting with wildland fire management, suppression, and control in order to minimize loss of natural resources, property or life by performing engine operation duties (e.g. start pump engines, prime pumps, adjust engine speed and pump valves, lay hoses, etc.), operating and maintaining equipment used to respond to wildland fires, assisting with implementing prescribed burning programs, and driving engine to fire locations and determining how the equipment can best be used in firer control and mop-up operation. Seasonal experience may also be creditable. A season of experience is considered to be a period of no less than 3 months of continuous employment on a seasonal basis. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0400/forestry-technician-series-0462/ Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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.