Wildland Firefighter (Fuels Management) - Direct Hire Authority

This is a Direct-Hire advertisement. Veterans preference is not applicable to this advertisement. Learn more about this authority at: Direct Hire Authority This Wildland Firefighter (Fuels Management) position is with the US Wildland Fire Service, GW-0456-9 working in the following location(s): Roseburg, Oregon The full performance level of this position is GW-11.

As a Wildland Firefighter (Fuels Management) - Direct Hire Authority your duties will include but are not limited to the following: Develop and lead prescribed fire and hazardous fules reduction projects for the US Wildland Fire Service. Lead and support firefighters in the field and during wildland fire operations. Participate as an interdisciplinary team member for National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) development. Serve as a Contracting Officer's Representitive (COR) for contracted Hazardous Fuels Treatments

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. 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. May require additional specialized training and certification to operate specialized vehicles and equipment. Official U.S. Wildland Fire Service uniform is required. A condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a [1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period] during which your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest will be evaluated. (continued below) Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service. To verify registration visit SSS.gov. You may be required to work evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime and shift work. You may be required to travel overnight away from home up to 50% depending on time of year. You must obtain a government charge card for travel purposes.

There is no education requirement or substitution to qualify for this position.