Supervisory Forestry Technician
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.
Your application and resume must clearly show that you possess the experience requirements.
Transcripts must be provided for qualifications based on education.
Provide course descriptions as necessary.
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.
Specialized Experience Requirement:
GS-08:
one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS-7); OR two full years (36 semester/54 quarter hours) of successfully completed graduate level education or master's degree if the coursework is directly related to the work of the position (such as forestry, range management, agriculture); OR combinations of graduate level education that is directly related to the position (in excess of 18 semester/27 quarter hours) and specialized experience.
The education must have been obtained in an accredited college or university.
Examples of specialized experience are:
Assisting in directing safe initial and extended attack suppression actions, including determining incident needs, dispatch and deployment of personnel and equipment.
Identifying, collecting, preserving and/or examining evidence in the determination of the probable cause of fire.
Assisting in developing, implementing and making presentations on the role of fire in ecosystems management educational programs.
GS-09:
one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS-8); OR two full years (36 semester/54 quarter hours) of successfully completed graduate level education or master's degree if the coursework is directly related to the work of the position (such as forestry, range management, agriculture); OR combinations of graduate level education that is directly related to the position (in excess of 18 semester/27 quarter hours) and specialized experience.
The education must have been obtained in an accredited college or university.
Examples of specialized experience are:
Assisting in developing and executing plans to solve complex problems involving fire preparedness, fuels management, fire prevention, and training.
Assisting in managing fire prevention and detection programs, scheduling staffing, maintenance and training.
Assisting in developing fire control plans and documents relating to fire pre-suppression, prevention, detection, and suppression tactics and strategies.
Selective Placement Factors:
A minimum 90 days experience performing on-the-line (Primary/Rigorous) wildland fire suppression duties as a member of an organized fire suppression crew or comparable unit that utilized knowledge of wildland fire suppression, containment or control techniques and practices under various conditions.
This experience, to include, specific duties and specific dates must be documented in your work history/resume.
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 MODERATE level is a ''condition of employment.
'' The Moderate fitness (Field) test requires completing a two (2) mile hike within thirty (30) minutes, while carrying a twenty-five (25) 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 meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of the announcement.
FIREFIGHTER RETIREMENT COVERAGE:
This is a secondary firefighter position under 5 USC 8336(c) (CSRS) and 8412(d) (FERS).
At least 90 days of wildland firefighting experience is required.
There is no age limit for entry into secondary positions.
Firefighter retirement coverage of the incumbent depends upon his or her individual work history.
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Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
For more information on the qualifications for this position, visit the Office of Personnel Management's General Schedule Qualification Standards.
Your application and resume must clearly show that you possess the experience requirements.
Transcripts must be provided for qualifications based on education.
Provide course descriptions as necessary.
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.
Specialized Experience Requirement:
GS-08:
one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS-7); OR two full years (36 semester/54 quarter hours) of successfully completed graduate level education or master's degree if the coursework is directly related to the work of the position (such as forestry, range management, agriculture); OR combinations of graduate level education that is directly related to the position (in excess of 18 semester/27 quarter hours) and specialized experience.
The education must have been obtained in an accredited college or university.
Examples of specialized experience are:
Assisting in directing safe initial and extended attack suppression actions, including determining incident needs, dispatch and deployment of personnel and equipment.
Identifying, collecting, preserving and/or examining evidence in the determination of the probable cause of fire.
Assisting in developing, implementing and making presentations on the role of fire in ecosystems management educational programs.
GS-09:
one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS-8); OR two full years (36 semester/54 quarter hours) of successfully completed graduate level education or master's degree if the coursework is directly related to the work of the position (such as forestry, range management, agriculture); OR combinations of graduate level education that is directly related to the position (in excess of 18 semester/27 quarter hours) and specialized experience.
The education must have been obtained in an accredited college or university.
Examples of specialized experience are:
Assisting in developing and executing plans to solve complex problems involving fire preparedness, fuels management, fire prevention, and training.
Assisting in managing fire prevention and detection programs, scheduling staffing, maintenance and training.
Assisting in developing fire control plans and documents relating to fire pre-suppression, prevention, detection, and suppression tactics and strategies.
Selective Placement Factors:
A minimum 90 days experience performing on-the-line (Primary/Rigorous) wildland fire suppression duties as a member of an organized fire suppression crew or comparable unit that utilized knowledge of wildland fire suppression, containment or control techniques and practices under various conditions.
This experience, to include, specific duties and specific dates must be documented in your work history/resume.
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 MODERATE level is a ''condition of employment.
'' The Moderate fitness (Field) test requires completing a two (2) mile hike within thirty (30) minutes, while carrying a twenty-five (25) 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 meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of the announcement.
FIREFIGHTER RETIREMENT COVERAGE:
This is a secondary firefighter position under 5 USC 8336(c) (CSRS) and 8412(d) (FERS).
At least 90 days of wildland firefighting experience is required.
There is no age limit for entry into secondary positions.
Firefighter retirement coverage of the incumbent depends upon his or her individual work history.
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Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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