Supervisory Forestry Technician - Wilmington, United States - US Forest Service

US Forest Service

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Wilmington, United States

3 weeks ago

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Mark Lane

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Description

Duties:

Duties listed are at full performance grade GS08 Level
Coordinates the activities of a unit or team of firefighters in wildland fire suppression situations.
Plans and implements field projects: this includes setting priorities, identifying objectives, coordinating resources, obtaining vehicles, supplies and equipment, developing job hazard analysis, and conducting job skill training.
Independently or jointly develops training programs (mandatory, formal and informal) to comply with policy and regulations.
Works with other resource managers in the development and implementation of prescribed burn plans.
Supervises a group of employees performing work at the GS06 level.

Requirements:

Conditions of Employment:

Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
Males born after must be registered for Selective Service or exempt.
Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check.
Successful completion of oneyear probationary period, unless previously served.
Per Public Law all Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to their financial institution.
Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit E-Verify.
Must be 18 years of age.
Must pass the Work Capacity Test for certain Interagency Fire Program Management or Fire Program Management positions.
Subject to one year supervisory/managerial probationary period unless prior service is creditable. New USDA supervisors must successfully complete all components of the required training program before the end of their probationary period.
Willing to live/work in remote locations (volatile/unpredictable).
Some Fire positions may have Conditions of Employment such as: a valid state driver's license; a commercial driver's license (CDL); preappointment and random drug testing; or a physical or medical examination.
There may be additional Conditions of Employment not listed here, however applicants will be notified of any specific requirements at the time a tentative job offer is made.
Under age 37; less than age 37 after subtracting the months of Permanent Federal Service in a primary or secondary firefighter/law enforcement position or a veteran preference eligible, older than age 37 and is requesting a waiver to the requirement.

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.
Specialized Experience Requirement:

For the
GS-07: You must have one year specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade (GS-06) in the Federal service;
OR one full year (18 semester/27 quarter hours) of successfully completed graduate level coursework that 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 and specialized experience.

The education must have been obtained in an accredited college or university.
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Examples of specialized experience are: Serves on a specialty crew (hotshot, helitack, engines, etc.) or assigns to lead fire suppression under the most adverse conditions of climate, fuels, and terrain. Performs interdisciplinary tactical methods and techniques for use of water and other additives in controlling and mopping-up fires in order to efficiently and effectively accomplish operations where water was in short supply.
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GS-08: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS-7) in the federal service;
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.
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Examples of specialized experience are: Independently practiced methods and procedures associated with wildfire suppression to resolve a full range of irregular or problem situations when suppressing wildland fires; Plans and implements field projects that included setting priorities, identifying objectives, coordinating resources, obtaining vehicles, supplies and equipment, developing job hazard analysis, and conducting job skill training; Independently performed many technical specializations such as felling and saw repair used in fire suppression and prescribed burning and ensur