This is a Direct-Hire advertisement. Veterans preference is not applicable to this advertisement. Learn more about this authority at: Direct Hire Authority This Lead Wildland Firefighter position is with the US Wildland Fire Service, GW-0456-8 working in the following location(s): Battle Mountain, Nevada Permanent seasonal appointments are permanent positions and include the same benefits as Career appointments, but do not provide work on a year-round basis.
As a Lead Wildland Firefighter (Fuels Crew) your duties will include but are not limited to the following: Leads three or more regularly assigned firefighters and may provide situational leadership for additional firefighters based on the fire assignments or fuels management projects. Distribute and balance the workload among the firefighters and assure timely accomplishment of the assigned tasks. Applies an understanding of firefighter safety, fire behavior, topography of the area, weather, fuels, and training in fire management. Operates, moves, inspects, and performs preventative maintenance on vehicles and equipment to include crew carriers, fire engines, command vehicles, pickups, and other specialized equipment. Directs the operation and use of special tools and equipment such as, but not limited to power saws, portable pumps, firing devices, and communication equipment.
IMPORTANT - PLEASE NOTE: There is not an option to qualify for the 0456 series utilizing education at the GW-08 level.
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Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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