Wildland Firefighter (Aviation)
Job Overview
Employment Type
Temporary
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Exact $25.12
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Day Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
Life insurance
Training opportunities
Employee assistance program
flexible schedules
Job Description
The United States Forest Service is a federal agency dedicated to the stewardship of the nation's national forests and grasslands. It manages and protects these natural resources to ensure sustainable use and conservation for future generations. The Forest Service is committed to maintaining the health, diversity, and productivity of the public lands under its care through multiple-use management practices including recreation, timber harvesting, watershed protection, and wildlife habitat management. This position is within the Forest Service and is focused on fire management on a national forest unit. It plays a pivotal role in supporting airtanker operations and associated fire suppression... Show More
Job Requirements
- must be a US citizen or US national
- males born after 12/31/1959 must be selective service registered or exempt
- subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check
- direct deposit required by law
- must be 18 years of age
- successfully pass E-Verify employment verification
- valid state driver’s license may be required
- commercial driver’s license (CDL) may be required
- pre-appointment and random drug testing required
- physical or medical examination may be required
- willingness to live and work in remote, volatile, and unpredictable locations
- occasional overnight travel required
- position designated under federal secondary firefighter retirement provisions
- prior wildland firefighting experience required
- position subject to drug screenings
- appointment may be temporary and not-to-exceed one year
Job Qualifications
- one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least GW-4 grade level in federal service or equivalent
- successful completion of a 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university with major study in fire science, fire training, fire technology or related fields
- combination of education and experience
- experience directly related to wildland fire suppression, preparedness, prevention, monitoring, and hazardous fuels reduction
- experience servicing and repairing airtanker equipment or inspecting, checking, and servicing accessories such as pumps, water lines, tanks, reels, or pump power plants
Job Duties
- Operate complex airtanker equipment systems with precise synchronization and calibration
- perform aviation and ground support activities including servicing batch mixers, tanks, pumps, valves, and hoses
- mix, store, inspect, test, and deliver fire retardants to specified standards
- assist in parking and launching firefighting aircraft to and from base
- participate in airtanker hot loading and simultaneous loading operations
- compute, compile, and summarize data for Forest Service reports and records
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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