Wildland Firefighter

Summary

These are permanent full-time seasonal Wildland Firefighter positions with the BIA Midwest Region, Michigan Agency, Branch of Forestry & Wildland Fire Management, Duty Station TBD from Sault Ste Marie or Wellston, Michigan; and will be filled from Standard PD#: DX00300/DX00200.

This announcement will be used to fill vacancies utilizing the Direct-Hire Authority (5CFR 337.201). Category rating, veteran's preference, and traditional rating and ranking of applicants do NOT apply for this vacancy.

Duties

Incumbent serves as trained and experienced member of a wildland fire module or hand crew or engine crew executing fire management activities in fire preparedness, fuels management and prevention, and fire suppression, monitoring, and post fire activities. Specific specialty areas of work within fire modules or crews include fire engine operation, fire management planning, fuels management, and prevention. Work may also include all hazard and emergency response activities. Work activities include gathering and considering information on weather data, topography, fuel types, and fire behavior in responding to wildland fire incidents. Implements tactical directions on attacking, controlling, or mopping up fires, building or patrolling firelines, cleaning up burned areas within firelines, suppressing spot fires, felling snags or trees, and cutting brush. May drive and operate a wildland fire engine, positioning the engine for proper use and operation. Conducts tree felling and chainsaw. Maintains and/or coordinates and ensures maintenance of equipment and various hand tools such as shovels, Pulaskis, and McLeods, water hose, and backpack pumps. May be required to operate light vehicles and 4X4's.

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