Forestry Technician

2 months ago

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States Forest Service Full time
Duties listed are at full performance grade GS-08 level.
Provide analysis of on-the-ground fuel conditions, weather, and availability of resources to ensure conformance to fire management plans. Analyze and interpret data for the development of fuels treatment and urban plans for a fire management program.

Gathers data on the specific type of preparation needed before work begins and makes recommendations of any changes needed.

Set fire crew work schedules and duty stations for fire management projects to meet fire management plan objectives.
Develop initial attack strategies for fire suppression actions in accordance with fire management objectives and policies.

Plans and executes forestry and fire management support work following patterns most likely to achieve project objectives such as monitoring and inspecting timber, reporting on contractor compliance, and handling situations involving problems.

Develops and executes prescribed burning plans for complex burn projects and a wide variety of fuel types. Coordinates the fuels inventory program, pre-attack planning, and backlog slash inventory with annual fuel treatment work plans.