Forestry Technician (Airtanker Base)
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. Specialized Experience Requirement:
For the GS-08 level:
Applicant must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 level. Examples of specialized experience include:
Inspecting, mixing and loading retardant chemicals to assure quality control and not to exceed aircraft limitations and/or Dispatching fixed and rotor wing aircraft after determining flight information and/or Record keeping such as incident and accident reporting, retardant deliveries, consumption levels, and retardant costs per operation and/or Completing daily flight invoices and contract daily diaries. OR Applicant must have 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). The education must have been obtained in an accredited college or university. OR An appropriate combinations of education and experience that together meets the qualification requirements for this position. For the GS-09 level:
Applicant must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-08 level. Examples of specialized experience include:
Assisting in planning, scheduling, and monitoring all flights out of a base for resource and fire related projects and/or Assisting in providing facility maintenance oversight and procurement for repairs and improvements and/or assisting in managing the safe and efficient loading of properly mixed retardants into airtankers and/or Assisting in preparing and directing the implementation of airtanker base operational plans and/or Assisting in administering aircraft and retardant contracts. OR Applicant must have 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). The education must have been obtained in an accredited college or university. OR An appropriate combinations of education and experience that together meets the qualification requirements for this position. Incumbent is required to have and maintain Incident Qualification and Certification System (IQCS) qualifications as an Airtanker Base Manager (ATBM). 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 must be documented with specific dates in the online application or resume. 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. FIREFIGHTER RETIREMENT COVERAGE:
This is a secondary position covered under the special retirement provisions of 5 USC 8336(c) for the Civil Service Retirement System and of 5 USC 8412(d) for the Federal Employees 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, MODERATE, or LIGHT level is a condition of employment. To receive consideration for this position, you must provide updated required documents and meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
For the GS-08 level:
Applicant must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 level. Examples of specialized experience include:
Inspecting, mixing and loading retardant chemicals to assure quality control and not to exceed aircraft limitations and/or Dispatching fixed and rotor wing aircraft after determining flight information and/or Record keeping such as incident and accident reporting, retardant deliveries, consumption levels, and retardant costs per operation and/or Completing daily flight invoices and contract daily diaries. OR Applicant must have 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). The education must have been obtained in an accredited college or university. OR An appropriate combinations of education and experience that together meets the qualification requirements for this position. For the GS-09 level:
Applicant must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-08 level. Examples of specialized experience include:
Assisting in planning, scheduling, and monitoring all flights out of a base for resource and fire related projects and/or Assisting in providing facility maintenance oversight and procurement for repairs and improvements and/or assisting in managing the safe and efficient loading of properly mixed retardants into airtankers and/or Assisting in preparing and directing the implementation of airtanker base operational plans and/or Assisting in administering aircraft and retardant contracts. OR Applicant must have 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). The education must have been obtained in an accredited college or university. OR An appropriate combinations of education and experience that together meets the qualification requirements for this position. Incumbent is required to have and maintain Incident Qualification and Certification System (IQCS) qualifications as an Airtanker Base Manager (ATBM). 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 must be documented with specific dates in the online application or resume. 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. FIREFIGHTER RETIREMENT COVERAGE:
This is a secondary position covered under the special retirement provisions of 5 USC 8336(c) for the Civil Service Retirement System and of 5 USC 8412(d) for the Federal Employees 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, MODERATE, or LIGHT level is a condition of employment. To receive consideration for this position, you must provide updated required documents and meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
- Department:
0462 Forestry Technician - Salary Range:
$47,899 to $68,777 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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