Job at a glance
This is a Direct-Hire advertisement. Veterans preference is not applicable to this advertisement. Learn more about this authority at: Direct Hire Authority This Supervisory Wildland Firefighter (Engine Captain) position is with the US Wildland Fire Service, GW-0456-8 working in the listed locations. In order to be considered for any location, ensure desired locations are selected. Applicants will not be considered for locations not selected.
Major duties: INDIAN PREFERENCE will be applied to candidates that are interested in applying for the positions in the following locations ONLY: Parker, AZ Ignacio, CO Towaoc, CO Fort Hall, ID Crow Agency, MT Harlem, MT Lame Deer, MT Poplar, MT Belcourt, ND Dulce, NM Mesalero, NM San Juan Pueblo (Ohkay Owingeh), NM Zuni, NM Umatilla, OR Fort Duchesne, UT Saint George, UT Fort Washakie, WY Indian Preference will NOT be applied to those candidates interested in applying to locations not listed above.
As a Supervisory Wildland Firefighter (Engine Captain) your duties will include but are not limited to the following: Exercises supervisory authority to regularly assigned firefighters within a fire engine crew. Performs administrative program management functions such as planning, budget execution, and stewardship of facilities, equipment, vehicles, and accountable property. Applies an experienced understanding of firefighter safety, fire behavior, topography of the area weather, fuels, and training in fire management.
Plans action and directs utilization of fireline resources; directs assigned suppression operations and recommends and implements tactical strategies for suppressing fires. Oversees the development and implementation of training programs to comply with policy, regulations, and development. Requirements: Must be a U.S. Citizen or National. Suitability for Federal employment, as determined by background investigation.
Direct Deposit Required. You will be required to submit to a drug test and receive a negative drug test result prior to appointment. In addition, this position is subject to random testing for illegal drug use. Selectees must pass a pre-employment medical examination and may be subject to post-employment medical examinations to determine if they are maintaining the fitness standards for this position.
You must also pass the work capacity test for arduous positions. This position requires the incumbent to operate a government (or private) motor vehicle as part of their official duties. Selectee must hold and maintain a valid state driver's license throughout their employment in this position. Position may require the incumbent to obtain and maintain a commercial driver's license (CDL), depending on location.
A condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest will be evaluated. Supervisory Probationary Period: Selectees who have not previously completed a supervisory probationary period, will be required to serve a one-year supervisory probationary period for this position.
Individuals assigned male at birth after 12-31-59 must be registered for the Selective Service. To verify registration visit SSS.gov. You must be 18 years of age or older to be assigned to a hazardous position. Must meet the maximum age requirement. See qualifications section for more information. You may be required to work on-call, evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime and shift work. Occupancy of government quarters MAY be required for the following locations: Yosemite National Park, CA and El Portal, CA.
You may be required to travel overnight away from home up to 50% of the time. You must obtain a government charge card for travel purposes. You may be required to complete training and obtain/maintain a government charge card with travel and/or purchase authority. Education: IMPORTANT - PLEASE NOTE: There is not an option to qualify for the 0