Two (2) Permanent Seasonal Firefighter Positions to Be Filled

Two (2) Permanent Seasonal Firefighter Positions to be filled:

Engine Senior FFTR (GS-0462- 4/5) – Duty Station Walker, MN

Engine Squad Leader / AFEO (GS-0462-6) – Duty Station Deer River, MN

Help us determine the potential applicant pool for these positions. If you are interested in either position, please return the attached outreach response form to Mike Rice: or FAX: 218-547-5159

How to Apply

Apply online at www.USAJOBS.com no later than Wednesday, September 24th, 2014.

Announcement Numbers

Engine Senior FFTR (GS-0462- 4/5)

OCR14-462-ENGSRFF-4/5G (Merit - status eligible)

OCR14-462-ENGSRFF-4/5DP (Demo - US citizens)

Engine Squad Leader / AFEO (GS-0462-6)

OCR14-462-AFEO-6G (Merit - status eligible)

OCR14-462-AFEO-6DP (Demo – US Citizen)

Duties:

Engine Senior Firefighter (GS-0462- 4/5)

Minimum requirements for this position per IFPM are FFT1 and prior completion of S-290.

This is a primary firefighter position under the provisions of 5 USC8336 (c) and 5 USC 8412 (d).

Serve as a senior firefighter on a wildland fire engine performing fire suppression and/ or fuels management duties. Performs various aspects of wildland and prescribed fire operations including preparation, ignition, monitoring, holding, and mop-up.

Starting pump engine, priming pump, adjusting engine speed and pump valves, laying hose, and using appropriate nozzles and nozzle adjustment in effective use of water and additives. Operates a variety of motor vehicles to transport equipment, supplies, crew members, etc.

Other duties will include hazardous fuels reduction and work in support of other resource areas including, timber, recreation, and wildlife.

For more information about this position please view the job announcements on USAJOBS listed above.

Engine Squad Leader / AFEO (GS-0462-6)

Minimum requirements for this position per IFPM are FFT1 and prior completion of S-290.

This is a primary firefighter position under the provisions of 5 USC8336 (c) and 5 USC 8412 (d).

This position serves as an assistant to the Engine Captain on a Type 6 engine. Responsibilities include direct supervision of three or more firefighters in the absence of the Engine Captain. The incumbent will direct others in operation and use of engine equipment, preparedness, fire prevention, wildland fire suppression, and prescribed fire implementation.

Operates a variety of motor vehicles to transport equipment, supplies, crew members, etc.

Other duties will include hazardous fuels reduction and work in support of other resource areas including, timber, recreation, and wildlife.

For more information about this position please view the job announcements on USAJOBS listed above.

For additional questions about the positions or the Chippewa NF Fire Program please contact the following:

Mike Rice, ZAFMO at (218) 547-5129 or e-mail: .

Ben Roy, Acting ZFMO at (218) 246-3456 or e-mail:

“The USDA Forest Service is an equal opportunity provider and employer”

Engine Senior FFTR & Engine Squad Leader / AFEO

Name:

Position Interested In: Engine Senior FFTR______Engine Squad Leader______Both______

E-mail Address:

Mailing Address:

Telephone Number: Work Home:

Agency Currently Employed with: ______

Type of current appointment:

Permanent _____ Temporary _____ Term _____ VRA _____ PWD ______Other ______

Current Region/Forest/District:

Current Series and Grade:

Current Position/Title:

If not a current permanent (career or career conditional) employee, are you eligible to be hired under any of the following special authorities:

____ Persons with Disabilities

____ Veteran Readjustments

____ Disabled Veteran w/30% Compensable Disability

____ Veteran Employment Opportunities Act of 1998

____ Former Peace Corp Volunteer

____ Student Career Experience Program

____ Other please explain: ______

THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST IN OUR VACANCY

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