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Job Field: Office Jobs
Location: Multiple Locations

Salary: $34,907.00 - $34,907.00 / Per Year
Job Type: Full-Time - Permanent
Phone: 877-372-7248, Option 2

JOB SUMMARY:

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The position is located on a wildland fire crew. These crews perform work directly related to wildland fire suppression and control activities including suppression, preparedness, prevention, monitoring, hazardous fuels reduction, and prescribed burning.

This position is being concurrently announced under Merit Promotion Announcement Number OCR14-462-HANDCREW-6G .

PERMANENT OPEN CONTINUOUS RECRUITMENT: This is a continuously open vacancy announcement for one or more locations throughout the Forest Service. The number and location of positions to be filled will be dependent upon individual unit needs. These are permanent positions with varying tours of duty and may include weekend work. Some positions may have irregular and protracted hours of work. Tours of duty include full-time or less than full-time (guaranteed minimum 13 pay period's full-time employment). Positions may be filled as career ladders or could be filled at the full performance level dependent upon the individual unit's needs. Availability of government housing, federal day care facilities, and bargaining unit status will vary by location. To ensure continued interest and availability, applicants will be notified via e-mail reminding them to re-certify their application every 60 days.

This position has been identified under the Interagency Fire Program Management (IFPM) and is subject to selective placement factor requirements contained in the Interagency Fire Program Management (IFPM) Standard and Guide when filling this vacancy. IFPM selective placement factors are made up of a primary and secondary National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) core Incident Management Qualifications and Required Training. The applicant must possess these qualifications to be considered eligible for this position. For further information: http://www.ifpm.nifc.gov/standard/electronicver/electronic.htm

The USDA Forest Service has legislative authority to recruit and fill Permanent (Career/Career-Conditional), Temporary, and Term Appointments under the USDA Demonstration Project. Under this authority, any U.S. citizen may apply.

KEY REQUIREMENTS:

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• Minimum of 90 days of wildland firefighting experience is required.
• Must meet Maximum Entry Age (MEA) requirements.
• Must meet IFPM qualifications.
• Must possess and maintain a Valid Driver’s License
• Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered with the Selective Service.
• US Citizenship required.
• Primary firefighter retirement covered position.