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: Cache, Oklahoma
As a Lead Wildland Firefighter 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 assignment. The Lead Wildland Firefighter is responsible to the supervisor for ensuring that the work assignments are carried out by performing the work as described. Oversees wildland fire module or crew in fuels management, fire suppression, monitoring, and post-fire activities, applies an understanding of firefighter safety, fire behavior, topography of the area, weather, fuels, and training in fire management. 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 (e.g., programming radio frequencies), and makes decisions as to when, where, and how equipment can be utilized to the greatest advantage.
There is no substitution of education for experience at the grade level of this announcement.
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Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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