Supervisory Wildland Firefighter (Engine Captain) - Direct Hire Authority

U.S. Department of the Interior
Lakeview, OR Full Time
POSTED ON 6/26/2024 CLOSED ON 7/10/2024

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All U.S. Citizens - No previous federal service is required.This position is being advertised under an OPM government-wide Direct Hire authority.

CTAP and ICTAP candidates in the local commuting area.

Duties

  • Exercises supervisory authority to regularly assigned firefighters within a fire engine crew.
  • Performs administrative program management functions such as planning, budget execution, and stewardship of facilities, equipment, vehicles, and accountable property.
  • Applies an experienced understanding of firefighter safety, fire behavior, topography of the area weather, fuels, and training in fire management.
  • Supervises, mentors, and instructs employees on crewmember duties.
  • Plans action and direct utilization of fireline resources; directs assigned suppression operations and directs assigned suppression operations.
  • Recommends and implements tactical strategies in the field.
  • Oversees the development and implementation of training programs to comply with policy, regulations, and development.
  • Procures, maintains, inventory tools and equipment.
  • Supervises and / or participates in fire prevention promotional events.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • U.S. Citizenship is required.
  • Be sure to read the HOW TO APPLY and REQUIRED DOCUMENTS Sections.
  • You cannot hold an active real estate license; nor can you have an interest or hold stocks in firms with interest in Federal Land.
  • Direct Deposit Required.
  • Background Investigation Required.
  • Appointment will be subject to a favorably adjudicated background / suitability investigation / determination. Failure to possess or obtain a favorable determination will result in the cancellation of the offer or will be grounds for termination.
  • Supervisory Probationary Period : If you are selected for this position, you will be required to serve a one year supervisory probationary period if one has not previously been completed.
  • You must meet specified levels on annual physical fitness tests, and pass periodic medical exams for wildland fire personnel, commensurate with current incident management qualification.
  • You must be 18 years of age or older to be assigned to a hazardous position.
  • You must pass a pre-employment physical.
  • You must also pass the work capacity test for arduous positions.
  • Applicant(s) tentatively selected for this position will be required to submit a urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use and to pass the test prior to appointment.

In addition, this position is subject to random testing for illegal drug use.

  • This position requires regular and recurring overtime and shift work during peak fire season.
  • May require completion of a one year probationary period.
  • Position requires a valid state driver's license to operate light vehicles and 4x4 vehicles. May require additional specialized training and certification to operate specialized vehicles and equipment.
  • Position may require the incumbent to obtain and maintain a commercial driver's license (CDL).
  • Males born after 12 / 31 / 59 must be registered for Selective Service.

Qualifications

Specialized Experience Requirements :

In order to be rated as qualified for this position, we must be able to determine that you meet the specialized experience requirement(s);

please be sure to include this information in your resume. No assumptions will be made about your experience. To be creditable, this experience must have been equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the next lower grade of the position to be filled.

To qualify for the GS-08 grade level, 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-07) is required.

Examples include, but are not limited to : 1) on-the-line wildland fire experience as a lead firefighter or supervisor managing resources, equipment, and tools directly related to the suppression of wildfires;

2) leading an engine module in response to wildland fire incidents; and / or 3) determining suppression method to use including hose lay types, deployment of crew, point of initial attack, types of tools to use, and application of water and handline location and standards.

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; spiritual; 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.

Substitution of Education for Experience :

There is no substitution of education for experience for this grade level.

Selective Placement Factor(s) : This position requires a special qualification that has been determined to be essential to perform the duties and will be used as a screen out element.

Those who do not provide evidence they possess the following selective factor(s) will be rated not qualified.

1.) This position is a Primary Firefighter position and is subject to a maximum entry age (MEA). The MEA is the date immediately preceding your 37th birthday.

Applicants must not have reached age 37 at the time of appointment, unless proof is provided of prior Federal service in another primary covered position, or you are a preference eligible veteran.

If you are a preference eligible veteran, you may be eligible for this position after your 37th birthday. You must supply a copy of your Defense Department Form 214 (DD-214) along with Standard Form 15 (if applicable) and any associated documentation in accordance with the instructions in this vacancy announcement.

Failure to provide this documentation with your application may result in loss of consideration. Please refer to the Required Documents section for further guidance on what documentation is required to meet this requirement.

If over the MEA and you are not a veteran, proof of prior covered service must be submitted prior to employment. Acceptable proof consists of SF-50s showing beginning and ending dates of covered / creditable appointments and copies of approved letters based on individual claims.

2.) 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 Supervisory Fire Engine Operator (SEOP) , and requires selectee to meet the minimum qualification standards for IFPM prior to being placed into the position.

Detailed information regarding IFPM positions can be found at . To meet IFPM requirements, you must have possessed all of the following National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) incident management qualifications and training requirements to be considered eligible for this position (currency not required at time of referral, but may be required to obtain and maintain currency if selected) :

  • A) Engine Boss (ENGB), AND;
  • B) Incident Commander, Type 5 (ICT5), AND;

C) Portable Pumps and Water Use (S-211).

You must meet all qualification and selective placement factor requirements by the closing date of the announcement.

Physical Demands : Arduous - Duties involve rigorous fieldwork requiring above average physical performance, endurance and superior conditioning.

Work requires prolonged standing, walking over uneven ground, and carrying of items weighing over 50 pounds. Duties include demands for strenuous activities in emergencies under adverse environmental conditions and over extended periods of time.

Work Environment : Work is primarily performed in forest and range environments in steep terrain where surfaces may be extremely uneven, rocky, covered with vegetation, and in smoky conditions.

Temperatures vary from above 100 degrees Fahrenheit to below freezing. Risks include smoke inhalation, fire entrapment, snake or insect bites and stings, exposure to excessive machinery noise, and falling and rolling material.

May be required to live in backcountry camps for extended periods of time.

This is a primary firefighter position under the special retirement provisions of 5 U.S.C. 8336(c) (CSRS) and 5 U.S.C. 8412(d) (FERS).

The position is subject to maximum entry age (MEA) requirements. The MEA for this position shall not exceed age 37. If you are a preference eligible veteran, you may be eligible for this position after your 37th birthday.

See Required Documents Section.

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See Qualifications Section.

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