USDA Forest Service Jobs – Forestry Technician

Job Description:

This type of announcement provides the Forest Service with a readily available source of applicants when vacancies occur. Eligibility and qualifications will be verified when there is a vacancy for the location and grade for which you applied. Information on specific locations where jobs are being filled and dates when applications are due for these locations can be found on the Forest Service website.

Job Responsibilities:

• Compile payment sheets for mileage, task time, and pilot flight time.
• Provide leadership and direction to firefighters while on the incident by implementing tactics such as; Direct and indirect fire line construction, hot spotting, backfiring, burnout, aerial ignition.
• Perform wildfire suppression support as directed within training and physical capabilities. Performs other duties as assigned.
• Perform daily helicopter inspection. Inventories and inspects helicopter accessories, specialized fire equipment, and tools.
• Serve as a manager and/or manager/spotter of a helicopter on a regular and recurring basis and has aviation responsibilities including helitack and/or helitack/rappel operations, reconnaissance, aerial ignition, and search and rescue.
• Responsible for completing fire line safety and tactical briefings, fire size-up, fire reports and fire personnel performance evaluations.
• Provide leadership and direction to firefighters while on the incident by implementing tactics such as; water delivery systems, tree felling, brush removal, and mop-up operations.
• Provide aerial and ground support in the suppression of wildland fires. Operates radios, telephones, and other equipment to exchange information for fire weather and other forest suppression activities.

Job Requirements:

• Initial appointment is subject to satisfactory completion of training.
• This is a Test Designated Position. You will be tested for illegal drugs prior to appointment and randomly thereafter. Appointment and continued employment is conditional on negative results.
• Must pass the Work Capacity Test for certain Interagency Fire Program Management or Fire Program Management positions.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service or exempt.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• Must be 18 years of age.
• Successful completion of one-year probationary period, unless previously served.
• Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check.
• Per Public Law 104-134 all Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to their financial institution.

Job Details:

Company: U.S. Forest Service

Vacancy Type: Full Time

Job Location: Denver, CO, US

Application Deadline: N/A

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