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Forest Fire Management Specialist

2 months ago

Tupelo, Mississippi, United States U.S. Department of the Interior Full time

Agency Clarification

Applications are welcome from all U.S. Citizens. This position will be filled using DIRECT HIRING AUTHORITY.

Key Responsibilities

The Wildland Firefighter (Fuels) serves as a skilled member of the wildland fire team. The role involves collaboration with senior fuels management personnel, fire management officers, and specialists in the planning, execution, and assessment of fuels management strategies. Responsibilities include conducting field inspections and evaluations of prescribed fire and fuels treatment areas.

The incumbent will carry out routine field assessments of prescribed fire/fuels treatment sites, compile findings, and provide foundational recommendations to achieve program goals. The role includes formulating fuels treatment plans and overseeing the technical aspects of prescribed fire operations, ensuring adherence to established standards throughout preparation, ignition, holding, mop-up, and rehabilitation phases.

The Wildland Firefighter (Fuels) is also responsible for managing technical elements of mechanical and biological fuels treatment plans, ensuring all stages from preparation to rehabilitation meet specified criteria. The position requires assistance in monitoring fuels treatment implementation, including operational activities, assessing objectives, identifying potential issues, and offering basic recommendations for future treatments.

Training is a vital component of this role, as the incumbent will provide classroom and field instruction to support prescribed fire and fuels management initiatives or deliver structured training using established materials.

The position entails operating, inspecting, and performing preventative maintenance on various vehicles and equipment necessary for conducting surveys and field reconnaissance. This includes fire engines, crew carriers, command vehicles, and specialized equipment for treating wildland fuels. The incumbent must exercise sound judgment in safely maneuvering and setting up vehicles and equipment across diverse environments, including urban, grassland, and mountainous terrains, while adhering to safety protocols during transportation of personnel, fuel, and equipment.

The Wildland Firefighter (Fuels) participates in comprehensive fire management programs, which encompass fuels management, fire suppression, prevention, planning, monitoring, and post-fire activities. A thorough understanding of firefighter safety, fire behavior, local topography, weather conditions, and fuel types is essential for directing suppression efforts and recommending tactical strategies for fire control, monitoring fire activity, constructing and patrolling firelines, and managing post-fire clean-up operations.

The role also includes preparing control lines for burnout operations and coordinating with aerial support for ignition operations. Regular project assessments will be conducted to evaluate the condition and presence of wildland fuels, collecting data on fuel conditions and fire behavior through various methods, including field surveys and computer modeling. Findings will be reported to supervisors and used to prioritize fuels management projects.

The Wildland Firefighter (Fuels) will identify management objectives by reviewing land management plans and recommending suitable treatments. The role involves assisting in the establishment of study plots to evaluate fire impacts on ecosystems, participating in the development of plot characteristics, visit frequency, measurement subjects, and data analysis techniques.

The incumbent will draft fuels management plans following interagency templates, which includes reviewing treatment alternatives and preparing segments of plans to support fire management objectives. Utilizing databases to model fire behavior and effects observation data is also a key responsibility, ensuring data quality and proper archival procedures.

Employment Conditions

Requirements

  • U.S. Citizenship is mandatory.
  • Appointment is contingent upon a background investigation and favorable adjudication.
  • Compliance with Selective Service Registration Act is required for males.
  • Participation in the Direct Deposit Electronics Funds Transfer Program is necessary.
  • A drug test is required prior to appointment, with random testing for illegal drug use during employment.
  • A valid driver's license is essential for operating government or private vehicles as part of official duties.
  • A valid Commercial Driver's License may be required for operating fire engines and various vehicles.
  • Training for operating four-wheel drive vehicles may be necessary.
  • Travel by fixed-wing or rotor-wing aircraft may be required.
  • Compliance with National Park Service uniform standards is required, with a uniform allowance provided.
  • On-call work, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and overtime, may be necessary.
  • New employees or supervisors in the Federal government must complete a one-year probationary period.
  • Frequent extended travel, particularly during fire season, is expected.
  • Training and maintenance of a government charge card for travel and/or purchase authority may be required.

Qualifications

Additional Requirements

  • Candidates must be determined physically fit by an authorized government physician to perform demanding duties and pass a medical examination.
  • Completion of the Work Capacity Test (WCT-Pack Test) is required, which involves a three-mile hike within 45 minutes while carrying a 45-pound pack.

Important Note

All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement unless otherwise stated. Credit will be given for all relevant experience, which must be clearly indicated in the resume.

Selective Factors

Applicants must possess the following National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) incident management qualifications: Engine Boss (ENGB), Crew Boss (CRWB), or Firing Boss (FIRB), along with Incident Commander Type 5 (ICT5) qualifications.

Age Requirements

Applicants must be under age 37 or meet specific criteria related to prior Federal service or veteran preference eligibility.

Experience and Education Requirements

Candidates must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-06 level in the Federal service or one year of graduate-level education in a relevant field. An equivalent combination of education and experience is also acceptable.

Volunteer Experience

Paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work, will be credited towards qualifications.

Education Documentation

Transcripts must be submitted to verify educational qualifications.