Forestry Technician- Authority Security Clearance

Position: Forestry Technician-Direct Hire Authority with Security Clearance
Location: Edwards Air Force Base

Duties
* Supports initial attach on wildfires and implementation of prescribed fires for protection of valuable resources including Air Force facilities, timber, recreation sites, critical habitat of flora and fauna and private property.
* Establishes priorities, allocates resources, and supervises the mobilization, demobilization and reassignment of wildland fire suppression and prescribed fire resources necessary to support current and anticipated initial attack and logistical support for operations within the local, geographic and national area.
* The technician performs fireline activities such as line construction, hose layout, operation of pumps and water handling accessories, breaking up of fuel concentrations by lopping and scattering brush, wood, etc., using hand and power tools, and holding/patrol/mop-up operations.
* Operates mobile firefighting equipment, e.g., tenders, engines, tractor/transports and all-terrain vehicles (ATV's). Technician is responsible for the safe operation of various pieces of firefighting equipment. Utilizes and maintain aerial fire ignition devices and equipment. Participates in fire and safety training in the techniques, practices and methods of fire suppression and in the safe, efficient operation of tools, equipment and vehicles used in fireline activities, with emphasis on those used in the particular function assigned.

* The technician may be required to perform other natural resource related tasks related to ecological monitoring as well as forest and/or wildlife management. Requirements Conditions of employment
* U.S. Citizenship is required
* Males must be registered for Selective Service, see Legal and Regulatory Guidance
* This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
* For more information on Acq Demo please go to DoD Acq Demo Homepage (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). and Fact Sheet  
* Have been National Wildlife Coordinating Group (NWCG) qualified as Firefighter II or to be certified as Department of Defense Wildland Firefighter I. Incumbent will be required to successfully complete additional training and certification.
* Position may require an appropriate security clearance
* This position is a covered secondary position description under the provisions of SUSC 8336 (c) and 8412 (d). Ninety days of experience as a primary/rigorous wild land firefighter or equivalent experience outside federal employment
* Position may be subject to random drug testing
* Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, to include evenings, weekends and/or holidays
* This position may be required to work shift work. Emergency overtime will be required. The employee will be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.
* Disclosure of Political Appointments
* All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
* This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur.
* Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period.
* Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
* At least two years experience in wildfire suppression and prescribed fire operations and required to use all safety equipment and clothing provided by management.
* The work requires the employee to drive/operate a vehicle weighing over 26,000 pounds. Must possess at least a Class B Commercial Drivers License.
* Ability to work long hours out-of-doors under adverse environmental conditions to include, but not be limited to, heat, dust, smoke and cold.
* This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program. Employee must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing. Illegal drug use…