Position is located in Big Thicket National Preserve with a duty location of Woodville, TX. Incumbent serves as an experienced leader and member of a wildland fire module or crew, exercising leadership for and executing fire management activities in fire preparedness, fuels management and prevention, and fire suppression, monitoring and post-fire. Work may also include all hazard and emergency response activities.

Duties

Direct the operation and use of special tools and equipment such as power saws, portable pumps, firing devices and communication equipment. Make decision as to when, where and how equipment can be utilized to the greatest advantage, ensuring proper assembly of equipment and supplies for fire or daily work assignments. Direct moderately complex fuels management projects by conducting project assessments and gathering data (e.g.: fuel quality and conditions), plan (e.g.: drafting or reviewing fuels management plans), preparing (e.g.: ensure proper training) and implementation (e.g.: ignition, holding, mop-up) treatments. Serve as situational leader on wildland fires by directing the work of a small crew of wildland firefighters in building firelines, burning out, mopping up, and patrolling firelines. Serve as back-up or assistant to the first level supervisor or lead in their absence.

Requirements

Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the eligibility and qualifications requirements as defined below by the closing date of the announcement. For more information on the qualifications for this position, visit the Office of Personnel Management's General Schedule Qualification Standards. All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement. Credit will be given for all appropriate qualifying experience. Your resume MUST clearly indicate the nature of the duties and responsibilities for each position, starting and ending dates of employment (month/year), and must reflect full and/or part-time or total number of hours worked (i.e., work 40+ hours a week, rather than indicating full-time). If an applicant's resume is incomplete a rating of "ineligible" will be applied and no consideration for employment will be granted. This position has been identified as one of the key fire management positions under the Interagency Fire Program management (IFPM) Standard. This position requires selectee to meet the minimum qualification standards for IFPM prior to being placed into the position. For more information on IFPM, click here. Selective Factors: Primary firefighter positions include the following age requirements: Under age 37 -OR- Less than age 37 after subtracting the months of Permanent Federal Service worked in a primary or secondary firefighter/law enforcement position -OR- A veteran preference eligible, older than age 37 and is requesting a waiver to the maximum age requirement. AND Successfully completed the Primary NWCG Core Requirements of: Incident Commander Type 5 (ICT5) AND Crew Boss (CRWB) -OR- Engine Boss (ENGB) AND Firing Boss (FIRB) In addition to the requirements described above, the following additional experience are required for the grade specified. For the GS-07 level: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-6 (or higher) grade level; Examples of specialized experience include: On-the-line wildland fire experience in initial attack and suppression hand-crew operations, prescribed fire operations, wildland fire engine crew operations, helitack fire crew operations; Provided on-the-job training to lower level Wildland Firefighters; Lead a crew in Wildland Fire Operations such as initial attack and fire-line suppression operations, prescribed fire operations, and/or helitack operations; Conducted daily crew briefings, safety sessions, and/or other basic wildland fire training; Utilized a variety of specialized wildland fire tools and equipment. In order to be considered for this position, copies of your Incident Qualification and Certification System (IQCS) Master Record (or equivalent training documents) which contain documented proof of the certification or attainment of the IFPM Selective Placement Factor for this position MUST be attached to your application. Red cards are not acceptable documentation. Currency Requirement: Required to maintain currency once hired into the position. Currency of NWCG qualifications is not required for selection. If not currently qualified, the applicant must provide documented evidence that they have been fully qualified in the past, and are able to regain currency within one year of being hired. Failure to provide this documentation will result in disqualification. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. This position is covered by the special retirement provisions of 5 U.S.C. 8336 (c) and 5 U.S.C. 8412 (d) as a Primary/Rigorous Firefighter. Applicants must be 18 years of age, but not have reached their 37th birthday by the closing date of this announcement. These positions are covered by the special enhanced annuity retirement provisions for Federal Firefighters and Law Enforcement officers and have a mandatory retirement age of 57. Two exceptions are allowed: 1) an applicant has prior Federal service in documented special retirement covered position(s) sufficient to count toward 20 years of covered service on or before the mandatory retirement age of 57; or 2) an applicant is a qualified veterans' preference eligible, in which case the MEA is waived and their corresponding retirement age may be higher than 57 after completing 20 years of service. Applicants must submit proof of their previous and/or current status in the Fire Fighter or Law Enforcement special enhanced annuity retirement system. WORK CAPACITY TEST (WCT) for Wildland Firefighters: This position participates in wildland firefighting activities. Based on the type of work performed, TAKING and PASSING the WCT at the ARDUOUS level is a "condition of employment." The Arduous fitness (Pack) test requires completing a three (3) mile hike within forty-five (45) minutes, while carrying a forty-five (45) pound pack. You are strongly encouraged to consult with your physician and begin training immediately if applying for this position. This announcement constitutes the required 30 days advanced notice for testing requirements. To receive consideration for this position, you must provide updated required documents and meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

Education

IMPORTANT - PLEASE NOTE: There is no qualifying education for the 0456 series.

Contacts

• Address Big Thicket National Preserve 6044 FM 420 Road Kountze, TX 77625 US
• Name: Lisa Salazar
• Phone: 505-917-5189
• Email: [email protected]