Wildland Firefighter - Authority

This is a Wildland Firefighter position located with the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Navajo Region, Branch of Fire Management, in Fort Defiance, Arizona and will be filled from Standard PD Number: DX00200. This announcement will be used to fill vacancies utilizing the Direct-Hire Authority (5

CFR 337.201). Category rating, veteran's preference, and traditional rating and ranking of applicants do NOT apply for this vacancy.

• Incumbent is a trained wildland firefighter on a helitack crew.
• Assignments may include loading helicopters, determining weight calculations, completing crew manifest and accessing remote areas by helicopter to instruct helispots, or to attack small fires, hot spots, and spot fires.
• May be assigned to carry out specialized assignments such as tree falling, backfire and burnout operations; utilizes a variety of specialized tools, equipment and techniques while actively managing wildfires.
• May be required to operate light vehicles and 4X4s.

• U.S. Citizenship Required.
• If you are a male applicant born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency.
• A background security investigation will be required for all new hires. Appointment will be subject to the applicant's successful completion of a background security investigation and favorable adjudication.
• As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest will be evaluated.
• Per Public Law 104-134 all Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to their financial institution.
• This position has been designated as an Incidental Operator under the Indian Affairs Motor Vehicle Safety Program, therefore, the incumbent will be required annually to acknowledge and certify possession of a valid state driver's license.
• This is a Drug Testing Designated Position and is subject to both pre-employment and random drug testing as a condition of employment. Applicants will not be appointed to the position if a verified positive drug test is received.
• This position is subject to pre-employment and annual medical screening and physical fitness testing for arduous duty.
• This is a Permanent, Full-Time Seasonal Position and is subject to placement in Non-Pay Status when services are not needed due to lack of work, funds, or unforeseen circumstances.