Materials Handler; Wildland Fire

Summary

This is a Direct‑Hire advertisement. Veterans preference is not applicable. The Materials Handler (Wildland Fire) position is with the US Wildland Fire Service, WG‑6907‑6, and is based in Boise, Idaho.

• Receive and store a wide variety of NFES wildland fire materials (equipment and supplies), including new, refurbished, and hazardous products.
• Assemble or repair basic wildland fire supply kits from individual components according to NFES standards.
• Assist in evaluating and monitoring stock levels and turnover rates to ensure adequate supplies in primary warehouses, coordinating item transfers from secondary warehouses and temporary staging areas.
• Independently examine and identify the condition of NFES wildland fire materials.
• Pack, label, and ship NFES wildland fire materials in accordance with national standard packaging requirements and applicable operating procedures.
• Operate forklifts, stock pickers, stake‑bed trucks, enclosed box vans, cargo vans, and various types of banding and packaging equipment.

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• Suitability for Federal employment, as determined by background investigation.
• Direct Deposit Required.
• Must submit to a drug test and receive a negative result prior to appointment; position subject to random drug testing.
• Incumbent must operate a motor vehicle as part of official duties and hold a valid state driver’s license for the duration of employment.
• Must serve a 1‑year probationary period during which fitness and public‑interest advancement are evaluated.
• Individuals assigned male at birth after 12‑31‑59 must register for Selective Service (visit SSS.gov).
• May be required to work on‑call, evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime, and shift work.
• Frequent extended travel up to 25% of time, especially during fire season; must obtain a government charge card for travel.
• Training and maintenance of government charge card or travel and/or purchase authority may be required.