Wildland Firefighter; Engine Captain US Department of Agriculture

Job:
Wildland Firefighter (Engine Captain)

This is a Direct-Hire advertisement. Veterans preference is not applicable to this advertisement. Learn more about this authority at:
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We expect to fill multiple vacancies at this time; however, additional positions may be filled from this announcement if they become available.

All U.S. Citizens - No previous federal service is required. This position is being advertised under an OPM government-wide Direct Hire authority. CTAP and ICTAP candidates in the local commuting area.

• Exercises supervisory authority to regularly assigned firefighters within a fire engine crew.
• Performs administrative program management functions such as planning, budget execution, and stewardship of facilities, equipment, vehicles, and accountable property.
• Applies an experienced understanding of firefighter safety, fire behavior, topography of the area weather, fuels, and training in fire management.
• Supervises, mentors, and instructs employees on crew member duties.
• Plans action and direct utilization of fireline resources; directs assigned suppression operations and directs assigned suppression operations.
• Recommends and implements tactical strategies in the field.
• Oversees the development and implementation of training programs to comply with policy, regulations, and development.
• Procures, maintains, inventory tools and equipment.
• Supervises and/or participates in fire prevention promotional events.

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Be sure to read the
  
  HOW TO APPLY
  
  and REQUIRED DOCUMENTS Sections.
• You cannot hold an active real estate license; nor can you have an interest or hold stocks in firms with interest in Federal Land.
• Direct Deposit Required.
• Appointment will be subject to a favorably adjudicated background/suitability investigation/determination. Failure to possess or obtain a favorable determination will result in the cancellation of the offer or will be grounds for termination.
• Supervisory Probationary Period:
  If you are selected for this position, you will be required to serve a one year supervisory/managerial probationary period if one has not previously been completed.
• You must meet specified levels on annual physical fitness tests, and pass periodic medical exams for wildland fire personnel, commensurate with current incident management qualification.
• You must be 18 years of age or older to be assigned to a hazardous position.
• You must pass a pre-employment physical. You must also pass the work capacity test for arduous positions.
• Applicant(s) tentatively selected for this position will be required to submit a urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use and to pass the test prior to appointment. In addition, this position is subject to random testing for illegal drug use.
• This position requires regular and recurring overtime and shift work during peak fire season.
• May require completion of a one year probationary period. See Additional Information section for more details.
• Position requires a valid state driver's license to operate light vehicles and 4x4 vehicles. May require additional specialized training and certification to operate specialized vehicles and equipment.
• Incumbent may be required to obtain and maintain a commercial driver's license (CDL), depending on location.
• Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered for Selective Service.

In order to be rated as qualified for this position, we must be able to determine that you meet the specialized experience requirement(s); please be sure to include this information in your resume. No assumptions will be made about your experience. To be creditable, this experience must have been equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the next lower grade of the position to be filled.

To qualify for the GW-08 grade level, 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to GW/GS-07 is required. Examples of work experience include, but are not limited to: on-the-line wildland fire experience as a lead firefighter or supervisor managing resources, equipment, and tools…