Explore a new career with the BLM - where our people are our most precious resource. This is a Public Notice for positions being filled under the Direct Hiring Authority (DHA) for Wildland Fire. Under this recruitment procedure applications will be accepted for each location identified in this Public Notice. Veterans' Preference is not applicable to this announcement. To learn more about Direct-Hire Authority, go to: OPM.GOV Hiring Information - DHA.

Duties

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is looking for temporary employees to work as Airtanker Base (Forestry Aid/Technicians). An Airtanker Base (GS-03 Forestry Aid) serves as a crewmember at an airtanker base. Assists in directing aircraft /vehicle parking in assigned area. May monitor activities such as fueling and loading fire retardant chemicals, and performs tasks associated with risk management and safety. Assists with wildland fire chemicals and retardant loading into airtankers and maintaining airtanker base, aircraft ramp facilities, vehicles and equipment. Responsible for recording times on forms and documents pertinent activity in logs. Utilizes computer system to record information, produce reports and detailed documents as necessary. An Airtanker Base (GS-04 Forestry Technician) directs aircraft / vehicle movement, monitors activities such as fueling and loading fire retardant chemicals, and performs tasks associated with risk management and safety. Assists with loading of retardants into aircraft to meet contract and product specifications and limitations. Responsible for maintaining airtanker base, aircraft ramp, facilities, vehicles and equipment along with recording aircraft times on forms and documents pertinent activity in logs. Utilizes computer system to record information, produce reports and detailed documents as necessary. An Airtanker Base (GS-05 Forestry Technician) performs as functional leader in various aviation, ground support, and logistical activities related to airtanker and base operations and all other fixed wing operations that may be used at designated bases. Ensures ramp operations are conducted in a safe manner, including parking, loading, and movement around the aircraft. Aids supervisors in compiling data for daily summaries and yearly reports. Locations for these positions are: Grand Junction, CO Rifle, CO Boise, ID Pocatello, ID Twin Falls, ID Eastern Montana/Dakota District (Billings/ Miles City, MT)* Battle Mountain, NV Elko, NV Las Vegas, NV Reno, NV Winnemucca, NV Roswell, NM Hines, OR Vale, OR Cedar City, UT Tooele, UT Casper, WY Rock Springs, WY Worland, WY *NOTE: For district locations, applicants may be assigned to any of the locations listed for that district. During the application process, you may select up to SEVEN (7) locations from the list of available locations in this announcement. For contact information and housing availability, visit Fire Contacts on the DOI FIRES website. To view a list of contacts by agency, select the state you are interested in. For more information about temporary fire positions with DOI, go to the following link: https://www.firejobs.doi.gov/.

Requirements

Qualifications

Hours worked per week must be stated for each season and position held in your resume. ***Experience listed will need to include specific duties about the work being performed and should not be only the general language stated below in the examples. To qualify for a GS-03 You must meet at least one of the following: 1). Six months of general work experience, which can be any work experience. -OR- 2). One year of education above the high school level, which included at least 6 semester hours in any combination of the following courses: range management; range conservation; agriculture; forestry; wildlife management; engineering; biology; mathematics; other natural or physical sciences. -OR- 3). A combination of education and work experience as described above. To qualify for a GS-04 You must meet at least one of the following: 1). Six months of general work experience, which can be any work experience AND 6 months of specialized work experience equivalent to the GS-03 level duties. Examples of specialized work experience includes: Working around aircraft performing duties such as aircraft start-up, taxiing, and parking. -OR- 2). Two years of education above the high school level which included at least 12 semester hours in any combination of the following courses: forestry, agriculture, crop or plant science, range management or conservation, wildlife management, watershed management, soil science, natural resources (except marine fisheries and oceanography), outdoor recreation management, civil or forest engineering, or wildland fire science. No more than 3 semester hours of mathematics is creditable toward this requirement. -OR- 3). A combination of the education and work experience described above. To qualify for a GS-05 You must meet at least one of the following: 1). One year of specialized work experience equivalent to the GS-04 level duties. Examples of specialized experience include: Working around wildland support aircraft performing duties such as aircraft start-up, taxiing and parking. -OR- 2). Successful completion of a 4 year course of study above high school leading to a bachelor's degree with either 1. a major study in forestry, range management or agriculture; or a subject matter field directly related to the position; OR 2. at least 24 semester hours in any combination of the following courses: forestry, agriculture, crop or plant science, range management or conservation, wildlife management, watershed management, soil science, natural resources (except marine fisheries and oceanography), outdoor recreation management, civil or forest engineering, or wildland fire science. No more than 6 semester hours of mathematics is creditable. The level of the course work must have been equivalent to at least the junior- and senior-year levels of a baccalaureate program. -OR- 3). A combination of education and experience that is directly related to the work of this position. For more information regarding basic qualifications and combining education and experience click here. You must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of the announcement.' Physical Demands: This position involves frequent movement and interactions requiring muscular coordination, good vision, good hearing, reaction reflexes, and mental alertness. Physical effort is expended in performing certain aspects of this position. Long irregular hours are required, much of it occurring during periods of fire operations. Frequent standing, walking and long periods outside in high temperatures and direct sunlight may be required while working around multiple arriving and departing aircraft. Activities in and around moving aircraft and other equipment require constant monitoring and alertness for hazardous conditions and safety of personnel. Work in an office environment and long periods of sedentary work occur when reports and flight records are prepared. Lifting and carrying heavy equipment/materials up to 50 pounds and operating a variety of hand and power tools is required for base set-up, tear down, and maintenance/repair. Incumbent will be subject to medical examination, and are required to participate in hearing conservation program at local unit. Work Environment: Majority of activities are performed in an airbase environment, both indoors and outdoors. Extreme variations in temperature and climatic conditions are common. Work requires use of safety equipment including hearing and eye protection and high visibility clothing. Exposure to chemical irritants is possible. The work involves exposure to operating aircraft that result in high noise levels and exposure to turning propellers, prop wash, jet intake areas and jet blast, and flying dust and debris. Concurrent movement of multiple mixed aircraft types and service vehicles in the ramp area creates potential for serious accident, injury, or property damage. Fatigue and mental stress could be present due to extensive work periods and emergency nature of work.

Education

Proof of Education: To qualify based on education, you MUST submit a legible copy of transcripts from an accredited institution with your name, school name, credit hours, course level, major(s), and grade-point average or class ranking. Transcripts do not need to be official, but if you are selected for this position and you used your education to qualify, you must provide official transcripts before you begin work.

Foreign Education: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet qualification requirements, you MUST show that your education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university.

Contacts

• Address Bureau of Land Management call toll free number for address information Boise, ID 83705 US
• Name: DOI FIRES Program Office
• Phone: 888-364-6432
• Email: [email protected]