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This position is located in Grand Teton National Park. Please visit find a park for additional park information.
IFPM Position: This position has been identified as one of the key fire management positions under the Interagency Fire Program management (IFPM) Standard. This position has been categorized as a Senior Firefighter (SFF) and requires selectee to meet the minimum qualification standards for IFPM prior to being placed into the position. For more information on IFPM, click here.
Career Seasonal This position is a permanent career-seasonal position and is subject to release and recall procedures. A permanent career-seasonal position includes all the benefits of permanent employment, but does not provide employment on a full year-round basis. As such, selectee will be in a non-pay/non-duty status for at least 2 weeks to 6 months per year based on project requirements or weather conditions. Selectees are guaranteed to work at least 6 months per year but not more than 50 weeks per year, with the work schedule to be determined upon appointment. The typical season for this position is April through September, but can be variable during these months due to project requirements or weather conditions. There also may be some training opportunities during the winter months.
Relocation: Travel, transportation, and relocation expenses will not be paid. All travel, transportation, and relocation expenses associated with reporting for duty in this position will be the sole responsibility of the selected employee.
03/07/2018 to 03/20/2018
$37,223 - $48,385 per year
GS 6
1 vacancy in the following location:
50% or less - You will be required to travel overnight away from home up to 14 nights per month. You must obtain a government charge card for travel purposes.
No
Permanent
Full-Time
No
IM-1540-GRTE-18-10154394-DE
493129400
Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee.
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
U.S. Citizens, CTAP, ICTAP
This position is a Lead Wildland Firefighter on the Teton Interagency Wildland Fire Module. The interagency crew is comprised of employees from the Bridger-Teton National Forest and Grand Teton National Park. The crew reports to the Blackrock Ranger Station on the Bridger Teton National Forest.
This position acts as a qualified Squad Boss (FFT1). Employee functions within a diverse interagency fire management program and serves as a Lead Wildland Firefighter on Type 1 Wildland Fire Module. Duties may include operating as a fully qualified chainsaw operator, or maintaining specialized equipment used to respond to wildfires. Ensures assigned vehicles and equipment are kept in a full state of readiness for emergency fire dispatch. Performs hazardous fuel reduction projects, which entail thinning, cutting and piling vegetation through use of mechanical means, e.g., chainsaw, etc.
Instructs crew members in specific tasks and techniques, conducts on-the-job training, maintains work records, ensures the work is carried out safely, and reports on performance problems and issues. The employee is expected to prepare time sheets, CA-1, and travel vouchers. As a lead, the employee will distribute and balance the workload among crew members, ensuring timely accomplishments. The incumbent will also check on work in progress, review the completed work and provide instruction on specific tasks and job techniques. The employee will also be able to resolve simple complaints of crew members; referring others to their supervisor. In addition, the employee will provide constant information to their supervisor regarding performance of workforce, progress on projects, and the specific training needs of the crew. The Lead Forestry Technician will be expected to perform following operational tasks: analyze complex fire circumstances, make fire assignments to crew members and determine when additional forces may be needed, serves as an instructor for fire related training courses, and communicate with individuals in uncontrolled fire line situations. This communication may become difficult because factors such as, extreme fire behavior and an unclear operational organization exist. She/he will maintain written reports and records of fires including fire experiences from the module.
To qualify based on education, you must submit a legible copy of transcripts from an accredited institution with your name, school name, credit hours, course level, major(s), and grade-point average or class ranking. Transcripts do not need to be official, but if you are selected for this position and you used your education to qualify, you must provide official transcripts before you begin work.
If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet qualification requirements, you must show that your education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university.
This announcement may be used to fill additional positions if identical vacancies occur within 90 days of the issue date of the referral certificate.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
A review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the Occupational Questionnaire to determine if you are qualified for this job. If your resume is incomplete or does not support the responses provided in the Occupational Questionnaire, or if you fail to submit all required documentation, you will be rated 'ineligible', 'not qualified', or your score may be adjusted accordingly. If a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully; errors or omissions may affect your rating.
Candidates will be rated and ranked using Category Rating procedures. These procedures place candidates with veteran's preference above non-preference eligibles within each category. Veterans with a service connected disability of at least 10 percent are listed in the highest quality category, except when the position being filled is scientific or professional at the GS-09 grade level or higher. Under Category Rating, candidates will be rated and ranked into one of three categories:
The following documents are required and must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 03/20/2018:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
To apply for this position: You must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To receive consideration, the complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 03/20/2018. WE DO NOT ACCEPT HARD-COPY OR E-MAIL APPLICATION PACKAGES.
Once the Occupational Questionnaire is received you will receive acknowledgement that your submission was successful. If you are among the most qualified candidates and your name is referred to the hiring official, you may be contacted directly for a possible interview. You will be notified of the status of your Application Package at the time candidates are referred for consideration, and when the selection process is complete.
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This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/493129400. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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Located in northwestern Wyoming, Grand Teton National Park and the John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Memorial Parkway preserves a spectacular landscape rich with majestic mountains, pristine lakes, and extraordinary wildlife. The abrupt vertical rise of the jagged Teton Range contrasts with the sage-covered valley, creating world-renowned scenery that attracts visitors from all over the world.
This position is being filled in Moran, Wyoming. Nearby Jackson (12 miles from Moose), is a small, outdoor recreation focused, thriving community of 10,000 year round residents. The town caters to four million tourists every summer, has an excellent hospital and medical community, a well-respected public school system, private schools, multiple grocery stores, excellent restaurants, and seasonal music and art festivals. Outdoor activities are available year round and include access to three ski resorts, back-country and Nordic skiing, snowmobiling, hiking, camping, backpacking, horseback riding, boating, rafting, kayaking, hunting, cycling, mountain biking, fly fishing, climbing, and mountaineering. Winter temperatures range between lows of 20 degrees below zero to highs of 30 degrees. Summer temperatures are comfortable, with highs between 65 - 80 degrees.
A daycare center is located in Moose and an elementary school is located in Kelly (14 miles from Moose) and Moran. Children attend Junior and Senior High Schools in Jackson with bus service provided.
Government housing may be available.