Forestry Technician (Fire Dispatch) - Direct Hire Authority
If you plan on attending the on-site event and you do not apply online prior to the event you must bring with you a resume, college transcripts if applicable, and any other required documents listed on this announcement. Online applications will be accepted only through February 21, 2020, 11:
59 PM Eastern Time. Thereafter applications will be only accepted at the hiring event. In order to receive consideration, you must follow the information in the How to Apply section and submit your application by either 1) via the USAJOBS online process or 2) by applying at the on-site hiring event. A Fire Dispatcher (GS-03 Range Aid) performs repetitive and simple dispatch duties such as assuring all pertinent data is provided by the caller. Dispatches equipment or supplies in accordance with established procedures. Refers situations not covered by established procedures to others. Provides requested information and receives and files documentation. A Fire Dispatcher (GS-04 Forestry Technician) provides a wide range of fire dispatch support functions; including mobilization, demobilization, logistics support. This involves the movement of aircraft, personnel and equipment in accordance with local dispatch mobilization guides and planning documents.A Fire Dispatcher (GS-05 Forestry Technician) receives fire reports, determines location, land status, and current fire information, and dispatches personnel, equipment, aircraft, and/or supplies. Collects, processes, collates and submits incident information to support fire operations. Processes and interprets weather information. Inputs data into a number of fire-related computer applications. To qualify for a GS-03, you must meet at least one of the following:
- 6 months of general work experience, which can be any work experience equivalent to the GS-02 level duties. Examples of specialized work experience include working in any type of dispatch office; performing dispatch related work. OR - 1 year 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 - a combination of the education and experience described above. To qualify for a GS-04, you must meet at least one of the following AND the Selective Factor listed below:
- 6 months of general work experience, which can be any work experience AND 6 months of specialized work experience equivalent to the GS-03 level duties. Examples of specialized work experience include working in any type of dispatch office; performing dispatch related work. 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 - a combination of the education and experience described above.To qualify for a GS-05, you must meet at least one of the following AND the Selective Factor listed below:
- 1 year of specialized work experience equivalent to the GS-04 level duties. Examples of specialized work experience include working with dispatch and dispatch office functions related to wildland fire suppression activities. Work should have included experience such as determining priorities, and selecting alternative resources while performing dispatch operations duties independently. 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 as described above.Selective Factor for the GS-04 and GS-05 levels:
In addition to the basic qualifications listed above, you must have the following:
90 days of wildland fire experience. Wildland fire experience is defined as any non-structure fire that occurs in the wildland. Wildland firefighting experience is gained through work on the wildland fire line in 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.For more information regarding basic qualifications and combining education and experience click here.You must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of the announcement.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
59 PM Eastern Time. Thereafter applications will be only accepted at the hiring event. In order to receive consideration, you must follow the information in the How to Apply section and submit your application by either 1) via the USAJOBS online process or 2) by applying at the on-site hiring event. A Fire Dispatcher (GS-03 Range Aid) performs repetitive and simple dispatch duties such as assuring all pertinent data is provided by the caller. Dispatches equipment or supplies in accordance with established procedures. Refers situations not covered by established procedures to others. Provides requested information and receives and files documentation. A Fire Dispatcher (GS-04 Forestry Technician) provides a wide range of fire dispatch support functions; including mobilization, demobilization, logistics support. This involves the movement of aircraft, personnel and equipment in accordance with local dispatch mobilization guides and planning documents.A Fire Dispatcher (GS-05 Forestry Technician) receives fire reports, determines location, land status, and current fire information, and dispatches personnel, equipment, aircraft, and/or supplies. Collects, processes, collates and submits incident information to support fire operations. Processes and interprets weather information. Inputs data into a number of fire-related computer applications. To qualify for a GS-03, you must meet at least one of the following:
- 6 months of general work experience, which can be any work experience equivalent to the GS-02 level duties. Examples of specialized work experience include working in any type of dispatch office; performing dispatch related work. OR - 1 year 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 - a combination of the education and experience described above. To qualify for a GS-04, you must meet at least one of the following AND the Selective Factor listed below:
- 6 months of general work experience, which can be any work experience AND 6 months of specialized work experience equivalent to the GS-03 level duties. Examples of specialized work experience include working in any type of dispatch office; performing dispatch related work. 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 - a combination of the education and experience described above.To qualify for a GS-05, you must meet at least one of the following AND the Selective Factor listed below:
- 1 year of specialized work experience equivalent to the GS-04 level duties. Examples of specialized work experience include working with dispatch and dispatch office functions related to wildland fire suppression activities. Work should have included experience such as determining priorities, and selecting alternative resources while performing dispatch operations duties independently. 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 as described above.Selective Factor for the GS-04 and GS-05 levels:
In addition to the basic qualifications listed above, you must have the following:
90 days of wildland fire experience. Wildland fire experience is defined as any non-structure fire that occurs in the wildland. Wildland firefighting experience is gained through work on the wildland fire line in 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.For more information regarding basic qualifications and combining education and experience click here.You must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of the announcement.
- Department:
0462 Forestry Technician - Salary Range:
$12.74 to $23.54 per hour
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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