Forestry Technician (Prevention)
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.
Transcripts must be provided for qualifications based on education.
Provide course descriptions as necessary.
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.
Specialized Experience Requirement:
GS-08:
one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS-7); OR two full years (36 semester/54 quarter hours) of successfully completed graduate level education or master's degree if the coursework is directly related to the work of the position (such as forestry, range management, agriculture); OR combinations of graduate level education that is directly related to the position (in excess of 18 semester/27 quarter hours) and specialized experience.
The education must have been obtained in an accredited college or university.
Examples of specialized experience are:
Providing technical expertise on fire protection and prevention/suppression issues.
Making inspections of lands and buildings for compliance with Federal, State and local codes and Special Use permit requirements and contract provisions relating to fire precautions.
Reviewing fire control plans and documents relating to fire prevention, detection, and hazard reduction, pre-suppression and suppression tactics and strategies.
Assisting in developing, implementing and making presentations on the role of fire in ecosystems management educational programs.
GS-09:
one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS-8); OR two full years (36 semester/54 quarter hours) of successfully completed graduate level education or master's degree if the coursework is directly related to the work of the position (such as forestry, range management, agriculture); OR combinations of graduate level education that is directly related to the position (in excess of 18 semester/27 quarter hours) and specialized experience.
The education must have been obtained in an accredited college or university.
Examples of specialized experience are:
Assisting in developing and executing plans for programs in fire prevention including enforcement, education, hazard reduction, pre-suppression and suppression tactics and strategies.
Assisting in recruiting, training and scheduling volunteers for a variety of fire prevention education duties.
Performing Forest Protection Officer and fire investigator duties or similar work that includes identifying, collecting, preserving and examining evidence in the determination of the probable cause of fire.
Selective Placement Factors:
A minimum 90 days experience performing on-the-line (Primary/Rigorous) wildland fire suppression duties as a member of an organized fire suppression crew or comparable unit that utilized knowledge of wildland fire suppression, containment or control techniques and practices under various conditions.
This experience, to include, specific duties and specific dates must be documented in your work history/resume.
WORK CAPACITY TEST (WCT) for Wildland Firefighters:
This position participates in wildland firefighting activities.
Based on the type of work performed, TAKING and PASSING the WCT at the LIGHT level is a ''condition of employment.
'' The LIGHT fitness (Walk) test requires completing a one (1) mile hike within sixteen (16) minutes.
You are strongly encouraged to consult with your physician and begin training immediately if applying for this position, This announcement constitutes the required 30 days advanced notice for testing requirements.
To receive consideration for this position, you must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of the announcement.
FIREFIGHTER RETIREMENT COVERAGE:
This is a secondary firefighter position under 5 USC 8336(c) (CSRS) and 8412(d) (FERS).
At least 90 days of 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.
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Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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.
Transcripts must be provided for qualifications based on education.
Provide course descriptions as necessary.
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.
Specialized Experience Requirement:
GS-08:
one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS-7); OR two full years (36 semester/54 quarter hours) of successfully completed graduate level education or master's degree if the coursework is directly related to the work of the position (such as forestry, range management, agriculture); OR combinations of graduate level education that is directly related to the position (in excess of 18 semester/27 quarter hours) and specialized experience.
The education must have been obtained in an accredited college or university.
Examples of specialized experience are:
Providing technical expertise on fire protection and prevention/suppression issues.
Making inspections of lands and buildings for compliance with Federal, State and local codes and Special Use permit requirements and contract provisions relating to fire precautions.
Reviewing fire control plans and documents relating to fire prevention, detection, and hazard reduction, pre-suppression and suppression tactics and strategies.
Assisting in developing, implementing and making presentations on the role of fire in ecosystems management educational programs.
GS-09:
one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS-8); OR two full years (36 semester/54 quarter hours) of successfully completed graduate level education or master's degree if the coursework is directly related to the work of the position (such as forestry, range management, agriculture); OR combinations of graduate level education that is directly related to the position (in excess of 18 semester/27 quarter hours) and specialized experience.
The education must have been obtained in an accredited college or university.
Examples of specialized experience are:
Assisting in developing and executing plans for programs in fire prevention including enforcement, education, hazard reduction, pre-suppression and suppression tactics and strategies.
Assisting in recruiting, training and scheduling volunteers for a variety of fire prevention education duties.
Performing Forest Protection Officer and fire investigator duties or similar work that includes identifying, collecting, preserving and examining evidence in the determination of the probable cause of fire.
Selective Placement Factors:
A minimum 90 days experience performing on-the-line (Primary/Rigorous) wildland fire suppression duties as a member of an organized fire suppression crew or comparable unit that utilized knowledge of wildland fire suppression, containment or control techniques and practices under various conditions.
This experience, to include, specific duties and specific dates must be documented in your work history/resume.
WORK CAPACITY TEST (WCT) for Wildland Firefighters:
This position participates in wildland firefighting activities.
Based on the type of work performed, TAKING and PASSING the WCT at the LIGHT level is a ''condition of employment.
'' The LIGHT fitness (Walk) test requires completing a one (1) mile hike within sixteen (16) minutes.
You are strongly encouraged to consult with your physician and begin training immediately if applying for this position, This announcement constitutes the required 30 days advanced notice for testing requirements.
To receive consideration for this position, you must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of the announcement.
FIREFIGHTER RETIREMENT COVERAGE:
This is a secondary firefighter position under 5 USC 8336(c) (CSRS) and 8412(d) (FERS).
At least 90 days of 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.
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Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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