Supervisory Forestry Technician (ADFMO)
In order to qualify, you must meet the eligibility and qualifications requirements as defined below by the closing date of the announcement. For more information on the qualifications for this position, visit the Office of Personnel Management's General Schedule Qualification Standards. Your application and resume must clearly show that you possess the experience requirements. Transcripts must be provided for qualifications based on education. Provide course descriptions as necessary. Specialized Experience Requirement:
For the GS-08:
One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-07 grade level; or two years of graduate level education or a master's degree in a position-related field of forestry or natural resources management; or combinations of graduate level education that is directly related to the position and specialized experience. The education must have been obtained in an accredited college or university. Examples of specialized experience are:
Assisting in directing safe initial and extended attack suppression actions, including determining incident needs, dispatch and deployment of personnel and equipment. Identifying, collecting, preserving and/or examining evidence in the determination of the probable cause of fire. Assisting in developing, implementing and making presentations on the role of fire in ecosystems management educational programs. For the GS-09:
One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-08 grade level; or two years of graduate level education or a master's degree in a position-related field of forestry or natural resources management; or combinations of graduate level education that is directly related to the position and specialized experience. The education must have been obtained in an accredited college or university. Examples of specialized experience are:
Assisting in developing and executing plans to solve complex problems involving fire preparedness, fuels management, fire prevention, and training. Assisting in managing fire prevention and detection programs, scheduling staffing, maintenance and training. Assisting in developing fire control plans and documents relating to fire pre-suppression, prevention, detection, and suppression tactics and strategies. Selective Placement Factors A minimum 90 days experience performing on-the-line (Primary/Rigorous) wildland fire suppression duties as a member of an organized fire suppression crew or comparable unit that utilized knowledge of wildland fire suppression, containment or control techniques and practices under various conditions. This experience, to include, specific duties and specific dates must be documented in your work history/resume. 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. TIME IN GRADE REQUIREMENT:
If you are a current federal employee in the General Schedule (GS) pay plan and applying for a promotion opportunity, you must meet time-in-grade (TIG) requirements of 52 weeks of service at the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for the position being filled. This requirement must be met by the closing date of this announcement. WORK CAPACITY TEST (WCT) for Wildland Firefighters:
This position participates in wildland firefighting activities. Based on the type of work performed, TAKING and PASSING the WCT at the MODERATE level is a ''condition of employment.'' The Moderate fitness (Field) test consists of a two (2) mile hike, within thirty (30) minutes, while carrying a twenty-five (25) pound pack. Positions may be filled as career ladders or could be filled at the full performance level dependent upon the individual units needs. If you are selected for a position with further promotion potential, you will be placed under a career development plan, and may be non-competitively promoted if you successfully complete the requirements and if recommended by management. However, promotion is not guaranteed. FIREFIGHTER RETIREMENT COVERAGE:
This is a secondary firefighter position under 5 USC 8336(c) (CSRS) and 8412(d) (FERS). There is no age limit for entry into secondary positions.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
For the GS-08:
One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-07 grade level; or two years of graduate level education or a master's degree in a position-related field of forestry or natural resources management; or combinations of graduate level education that is directly related to the position and specialized experience. The education must have been obtained in an accredited college or university. Examples of specialized experience are:
Assisting in directing safe initial and extended attack suppression actions, including determining incident needs, dispatch and deployment of personnel and equipment. Identifying, collecting, preserving and/or examining evidence in the determination of the probable cause of fire. Assisting in developing, implementing and making presentations on the role of fire in ecosystems management educational programs. For the GS-09:
One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-08 grade level; or two years of graduate level education or a master's degree in a position-related field of forestry or natural resources management; or combinations of graduate level education that is directly related to the position and specialized experience. The education must have been obtained in an accredited college or university. Examples of specialized experience are:
Assisting in developing and executing plans to solve complex problems involving fire preparedness, fuels management, fire prevention, and training. Assisting in managing fire prevention and detection programs, scheduling staffing, maintenance and training. Assisting in developing fire control plans and documents relating to fire pre-suppression, prevention, detection, and suppression tactics and strategies. Selective Placement Factors A minimum 90 days experience performing on-the-line (Primary/Rigorous) wildland fire suppression duties as a member of an organized fire suppression crew or comparable unit that utilized knowledge of wildland fire suppression, containment or control techniques and practices under various conditions. This experience, to include, specific duties and specific dates must be documented in your work history/resume. 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. TIME IN GRADE REQUIREMENT:
If you are a current federal employee in the General Schedule (GS) pay plan and applying for a promotion opportunity, you must meet time-in-grade (TIG) requirements of 52 weeks of service at the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for the position being filled. This requirement must be met by the closing date of this announcement. WORK CAPACITY TEST (WCT) for Wildland Firefighters:
This position participates in wildland firefighting activities. Based on the type of work performed, TAKING and PASSING the WCT at the MODERATE level is a ''condition of employment.'' The Moderate fitness (Field) test consists of a two (2) mile hike, within thirty (30) minutes, while carrying a twenty-five (25) pound pack. Positions may be filled as career ladders or could be filled at the full performance level dependent upon the individual units needs. If you are selected for a position with further promotion potential, you will be placed under a career development plan, and may be non-competitively promoted if you successfully complete the requirements and if recommended by management. However, promotion is not guaranteed. FIREFIGHTER RETIREMENT COVERAGE:
This is a secondary firefighter position under 5 USC 8336(c) (CSRS) and 8412(d) (FERS). There is no age limit for entry into secondary positions.
- Department:
0462 Forestry Technician - Salary Range:
$46,572 to $66,868 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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