Wildland Firefighter (Forestry Technician) - Helitack
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OPM.GOV Hiring Information - DHA. The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is looking for temporary employees to work on Helitack (helicopter) crews in Moab, UT. For more information on Crew Types, click here. A Wildland Firefighter (GS-06, Forestry Technician) on a Helitack (helicopter) crew performing the following duties:
locates fire line, directs and participates in fire line construction, backfiring and burnout operations, tree falling and holding/patrol mop-up operations. Directs the fire suppression efforts of the helicopter module. Directs the loading of helicopter personnel and cargo, considers weight and balance, securing cargo. Completes manifests of personnel and equipment being transported to the fire or other work sites. Inventories and inspects helicopter accessories, fire tools, and equipment. Ensures that needed tools and equipment are available for firefighting tasks. A Wildland Firefighter (GS-07, Forestry Technician) serves on a Helitack (helicopter) crew performing the following duties:
locates fire line, directs and participates in fire line construction, backfiring and burnout operations, tree falling and holding/patrol mop-up operations. Directs the fire suppression efforts of the helicopter module. Directs the loading of helicopter personnel and cargo, considers weight and balance, securing cargo. Completes manifests of personnel and equipment being transported to the fire or other work sites. Serves as Helispot and Dipsite Manager, and certified in long line and external loads. Prepares and maintains required documents (flight invoices, manifests, daily diaries, and load calculations). May serve as a certified rappeller. For contacts and information regarding housing availability visit Fire Contacts on the DOI FIRES Jobs website and select the state you are interested in. For more information about temporary fire positions with DOI, go to the following link:
https:
//www.firejobs.doi.gov/. To qualify for a GS-06, you must meet at least one of the following AND the Selective Factors:
- 1 year of specialized work experience equivalent to the GS-05 level duties. Examples include on-the-line wildland fire experience in forest/range fire control, prevention or suppression work; operating and maintaining specialized wildland fire tools/equipment/vehicles and may include leading crewmembers. OR - 1 year of graduate level education directly related to the position. OR - a combination of education and experience that is directly related to the work of the position. To qualify for a GS-07, you must meet at least one of the following AND the Selective Factors:
- 1 year of specialized work experience equivalent to the GS-06 level duties. Examples include on-the-line wildland fire experience in forest/range fire control, prevention or suppression work as a lead wildland firefighter, utilizing a variety of specialized wildland fire tools and equipment. OR - 1 year of graduate education directly related to the position; OR - a combination of education and experience that is directly related to the work of this position as stated above. Selective Factors for GS-06/07:
In addition to the basic qualifications listed above, you must have possessed the following National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) incident management qualification and training requirement to be considered eligible. 1. Helicopter Crew Member (HECM) And 2. Fire Fighter Type 1 (FFT1) And 3. Successful completion of S-290 Intermediate Wildland Fire Behavior 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.
OPM.GOV Hiring Information - DHA. The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is looking for temporary employees to work on Helitack (helicopter) crews in Moab, UT. For more information on Crew Types, click here. A Wildland Firefighter (GS-06, Forestry Technician) on a Helitack (helicopter) crew performing the following duties:
locates fire line, directs and participates in fire line construction, backfiring and burnout operations, tree falling and holding/patrol mop-up operations. Directs the fire suppression efforts of the helicopter module. Directs the loading of helicopter personnel and cargo, considers weight and balance, securing cargo. Completes manifests of personnel and equipment being transported to the fire or other work sites. Inventories and inspects helicopter accessories, fire tools, and equipment. Ensures that needed tools and equipment are available for firefighting tasks. A Wildland Firefighter (GS-07, Forestry Technician) serves on a Helitack (helicopter) crew performing the following duties:
locates fire line, directs and participates in fire line construction, backfiring and burnout operations, tree falling and holding/patrol mop-up operations. Directs the fire suppression efforts of the helicopter module. Directs the loading of helicopter personnel and cargo, considers weight and balance, securing cargo. Completes manifests of personnel and equipment being transported to the fire or other work sites. Serves as Helispot and Dipsite Manager, and certified in long line and external loads. Prepares and maintains required documents (flight invoices, manifests, daily diaries, and load calculations). May serve as a certified rappeller. For contacts and information regarding housing availability visit Fire Contacts on the DOI FIRES Jobs website and select the state you are interested in. For more information about temporary fire positions with DOI, go to the following link:
https:
//www.firejobs.doi.gov/. To qualify for a GS-06, you must meet at least one of the following AND the Selective Factors:
- 1 year of specialized work experience equivalent to the GS-05 level duties. Examples include on-the-line wildland fire experience in forest/range fire control, prevention or suppression work; operating and maintaining specialized wildland fire tools/equipment/vehicles and may include leading crewmembers. OR - 1 year of graduate level education directly related to the position. OR - a combination of education and experience that is directly related to the work of the position. To qualify for a GS-07, you must meet at least one of the following AND the Selective Factors:
- 1 year of specialized work experience equivalent to the GS-06 level duties. Examples include on-the-line wildland fire experience in forest/range fire control, prevention or suppression work as a lead wildland firefighter, utilizing a variety of specialized wildland fire tools and equipment. OR - 1 year of graduate education directly related to the position; OR - a combination of education and experience that is directly related to the work of this position as stated above. Selective Factors for GS-06/07:
In addition to the basic qualifications listed above, you must have possessed the following National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) incident management qualification and training requirement to be considered eligible. 1. Helicopter Crew Member (HECM) And 2. Fire Fighter Type 1 (FFT1) And 3. Successful completion of S-290 Intermediate Wildland Fire Behavior 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:
$18.65 to $20.72 per hour
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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