FORESTRY TECHNICIAN (Prescribed Fire/Fuels Technician)
In order to be rated as qualified for this position, you must be able to determine that you meet the qualification requirements-please be sure to include this information in your resume. No assumptions will be made about your experience. These positions are located in West Valley City, UT and Fillmore, UT. Information about the surrounding area of West Valley City may be found here www.wvc-ut.gov. Information about the surrounding area of Fillmore, UT may be found here www.fillmorecity.org We expect to fill two vacancies at West Valley City, UT as Career Seasonal for 6 months. We expect to fill one vacancy at Fillmore, UT as Career Seasonal for 7 months, however, this announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. For GS-06:
One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level GS-05 in the federal service. Specialized experience at this level is defined as having participated in routine aspects of inventory and monitoring for wildland fire, prescribed fire, and/or natural resource activities; participated in field resource data collection for hazardous fuels management program; and assisted in implementing specific plans for fuels treatment projects. For GS-07:
One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level GS-06 in the federal service. Specialized experience at this level is defined as having performed specialized aspects of inventory and monitoring for wildland fire, prescribed fire, and/or natural resource activities; planned and directed field resource data collection for hazardous fuels management program; and assisted in developing and implementing specific plans for fuels treatment projects. Selective Placement Factor:
You must have prior on-the-line wildland firefighting experience. You will NOT receive consideration for this position if you do not have wildland firefighting experience. Prior on-the-line wildland firefighting experience required. Subject to medical screening and physical fitness testing. Selectees for IFPM positions requiring currency will be required to obtain and maintain currency for the NWCG qualifications listed above. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work. Substitution of Education for
Experience:
Education:
GS-06/07:
One year of graduate education which is DIRECTLY related to work of the position OR an equivalent combination of specialized experience and education. -OR- Education Requirements:
Graduate education or an internship meets the specialized experience required above GS-5 only in those instances where it is directly related to the work of the position. One full year of graduate education meets the requirements for GS-7. Applicants who have one (1) year of appropriate specialized experience are not required to have general experience, education above the high school level or any additional specialized experience to meet the minimum qualification requirements. Combination of Education and
Experience:
You may meet qualifications requirement for this position with an equivalent combination of specialized experience and appropriate graduate education. Graduate level education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of this position. 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; 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. TIME IN GRADE REQUIREMENT:
Federal employees in the competitive service are also subject to the Time-In-Grade requirement in accordance with 5 CFR 300.604. If you are a current Federal employee in the General Schedule (GS) pay plan and applying for a promotion opportunity, you must have completed a minimum of 52 weeks at the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for the position being filled. You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement. If the position is filled at a lower grade level, subsequent promotion to the next grade level will be processed without further competition dependent upon administrative approval and the continuing need for an actual assignment and performance of higher-level duties. Physical Demands:
The work is normally sedentary. However, field work is evaluated as arduous and the duties include demands for strenuous activities requiring at least average agility and dexterity. Work Environment:
Office conditions require long periods of sitting, working with computers and general lifting, bending and reaching. Field conditions involve being exposed to noise, dust, heat, weather, aircraft turbulence and the hazards of firefighting.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level GS-05 in the federal service. Specialized experience at this level is defined as having participated in routine aspects of inventory and monitoring for wildland fire, prescribed fire, and/or natural resource activities; participated in field resource data collection for hazardous fuels management program; and assisted in implementing specific plans for fuels treatment projects. For GS-07:
One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level GS-06 in the federal service. Specialized experience at this level is defined as having performed specialized aspects of inventory and monitoring for wildland fire, prescribed fire, and/or natural resource activities; planned and directed field resource data collection for hazardous fuels management program; and assisted in developing and implementing specific plans for fuels treatment projects. Selective Placement Factor:
You must have prior on-the-line wildland firefighting experience. You will NOT receive consideration for this position if you do not have wildland firefighting experience. Prior on-the-line wildland firefighting experience required. Subject to medical screening and physical fitness testing. Selectees for IFPM positions requiring currency will be required to obtain and maintain currency for the NWCG qualifications listed above. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work. Substitution of Education for
Experience:
Education:
GS-06/07:
One year of graduate education which is DIRECTLY related to work of the position OR an equivalent combination of specialized experience and education. -OR- Education Requirements:
Graduate education or an internship meets the specialized experience required above GS-5 only in those instances where it is directly related to the work of the position. One full year of graduate education meets the requirements for GS-7. Applicants who have one (1) year of appropriate specialized experience are not required to have general experience, education above the high school level or any additional specialized experience to meet the minimum qualification requirements. Combination of Education and
Experience:
You may meet qualifications requirement for this position with an equivalent combination of specialized experience and appropriate graduate education. Graduate level education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of this position. 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; 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. TIME IN GRADE REQUIREMENT:
Federal employees in the competitive service are also subject to the Time-In-Grade requirement in accordance with 5 CFR 300.604. If you are a current Federal employee in the General Schedule (GS) pay plan and applying for a promotion opportunity, you must have completed a minimum of 52 weeks at the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for the position being filled. You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement. If the position is filled at a lower grade level, subsequent promotion to the next grade level will be processed without further competition dependent upon administrative approval and the continuing need for an actual assignment and performance of higher-level duties. Physical Demands:
The work is normally sedentary. However, field work is evaluated as arduous and the duties include demands for strenuous activities requiring at least average agility and dexterity. Work Environment:
Office conditions require long periods of sitting, working with computers and general lifting, bending and reaching. Field conditions involve being exposed to noise, dust, heat, weather, aircraft turbulence and the hazards of firefighting.
- Department:
0462 Forestry Technician - Salary Range:
$38,921 to $56,222 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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