OUTREACH NOTICE – Vacancy Announcement
Forestry Technician
Senior Firefighter, GS-462-4/5
Permanent Seasonal 13/18
East Zone Fire Organization
Yellowstone Ranger District
Gallatin National Forest
Date of Notice: 09/10/2013
Final Due Date for Response to Outreach: 10/11/2013
The Yellowstone Ranger District is possibly planning to fill two GS-462-4/5 Senior Firefighter position.
This position is a permanent seasonal with 13 pay periods guaranteed. We will be hiring one position with the
duty station is located in Big Timber and possibly a second position located in Livingston, Montana. This
crew is part of a zone organization providing fire management for two ranger districts. Government housing is
not available.
Application Information:
1. Only on-line applications are accepted through USAJobs at www.usajobs.gov
2. Applicants who have not applied through USAJobs before must create a new profile.
3. If you have previously applied for this position through other online services, you will need to reapply with your USAJobs profile.
4. This is a continuous open announcement, and you have to check “Big Timber and Livingston,
Montana” to make it on our referral list. We will request a referral list on_10/11/2013_. You must
have your application posted prior to this date to be considered for this position.
5. In USAJOBS, apply to OCRP-462-ENGSRFF-4/5G (Merit) and/or OCRP-462-ENGSRFF-4/5DP
(Demo). This job title on the OCR in USAJOBS is listed as Forestry Technician (Fire Engine Operator).
6. Attach IQCS records and college transcripts
Forest Service employees on the workforce reduction and placement list will receive priority consideration and
CTAP/ICTAP candidates will receive the appropriate consideration.
POSITION: The incumbent is a senior firefighter on a Type 6 wildland fire engine with a GS-7 Engine
Foreman, GS-6 assistant and 1 seasonal crew member during fire suppression and fuels reduction activities.
This position is classified as a primary firefighter under the provision of 5 USC 8336 (c) and 5 USC 8412 (d).
The incumbent may be assigned to other resource management activities such as recreation, timber, or
reforestation when not performing fire suppression or fuels reduction activities.
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We are seeking an individual who has:
 Current qualifications as a Squad Boss (FFT-1).
 Current qualifications as a Type 5 Incident Commander.
 Taken Intermediate Wildland Fire Behavior (S-290)
 Experience in wildland fire suppression techniques and tactics.
 Good communication and computer skills.
 A safe and professional working attitude.
This is a standard wildland fire management position description intended for use in the USDA, Forest Service.
The purpose of the position is wildland fire suppression/management/control as a specialized firefighter with
responsibility for the operation and maintenance of specialized tools or equipment. Other wildland fire related
duties may involve fire prevention, patrol, detection, or prescribed burning. The incumbent may be assigned for
varying periods of time into one or more types of positions within the wildfire program where the individual’s
specialized skills are required.
This is an arduous position.
Must possess a valid state driver’s license.
This position may be required to work weekends and holidays.
FIREFIGHTER RETIREMENT COVERAGE: This is a primary/rigorous firefighter position under the
provisions of 5 USC 8336© (CSRS) and 8412(d) (FERS).
PROGRAMS:
The East Zone of the Gallatin National Forest includes the Yellowstone and Gardiner Ranger Districts. National
Forest lands total about 1.2 million acres. Nearly half of this land area is within the Absaroka/Beartooth
Wilderness. Designated Wilderness, wilderness study, and other roadless areas make up about four-fifths of the
East Zone.
This position works directly with suppression and fuels crews. Over the last few years, the East Zone has been
treating 50 to 100 acres of activity fuels and 2000 to 3500 acres of natural fuels. Complex coordination of fuels
programs between the three districts is essential. The zone averages about 15 to 30 wildfires per year of varying
size and complexity. The Zone takes in a major part of the Greater Yellowstone Area, a region with unique
resource values and elevated public interest.
COMMUNITY INFORMATION:
Big Timber is a full service community of approximately 1800 people. It is located right off Interstate 90 and is
approximately 35 miles east of Livingston, 60 miles east of Bozeman and about 80 miles west of Billings
(Montana’s largest city).
Big Timber is historically a rural, agricultural community; however, Stillwater Mining Company is now the
largest employer in the area and employs approximately 300 people. A small industrial park is home to three
manufacturing firms producing specialty products.
Big Timber sits in the valley formed by the confluence of the Boulder River and the Yellowstone River. These
rivers and private tributary spring creeks offer world-class fly-fishing. The nearby Absaroka/Beartooth
Wilderness contains the largest concentration of peaks over 10,000 ft. anywhere in the continental U.S. There
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are five trailheads leading into the Wilderness within a short drive. The Boulder mountains to the south and the
Crazy mountains to the north offer a vast number of hiking trails, ghost towns, several Forest Service
campgrounds and features such as the Natural Bridge and the Indian Caves.
CLIMATE:
Elevation:
Growing Season Days:
January Average Temp:
July Average Temp:
Annual Mean Rainfall:
Ave. Summer Wind Speed:
Ave. Winter Wind Speed:
4100 ft
Average 123 frost-free days
27 Degrees
70 Degrees
12-14 inches
16 mph
21 mph
EDUCATION:
There is one grade school with gymnasium and a high school with cafeteria, gymnasium, and athletic field. The
grade school includes grades K-8 and has approximately 367 students. A gifted and talented student program is
also available. Extracurricular activities include band, boys and girl’s basketball, boy’s football, girl’s
volleyball, Science Olympiad, and Destination Imagination. The High School has 186 students, and some of
the extracurricular activities include girl’s volleyball and boy’s football. Activities that are available for both
genders include basketball, golf, track, cross country running, choir, marching, jazz and pep bands, FFA,
Speech and Drama, Science Olympiad and other academic competitions. Soccer and baseball are also available
in the spring and summer months.
MEDICAL FACILITIES: Medical services include a doctor, optometrist, 2 dentists, chiropractor, medical
clinic, emergency room, medical assistance facility, volunteer ambulance service, and nursing home. An
assisted living facility is under construction. The nearest hospital is 35 miles away in Livingston.
COMMUNITY AMENITIES:
Public Libraries
Health Clubs
Movie Theaters
Parks
1
1
1
1
Bus Services
1
Commercial Airlines
Bozeman and Billings
Museums
1
Art Galleries
1
Community Theaters
1
Related websites to visit are http://www.bigtimber.com/
or http://www.fs.fed.us/r1/gallatin/ or http://www.fs.fed.us/r1/gallatin/fire/east_zone/
Livingston is a full service community of approximately 8000 people. It is located 23 miles east of Bozeman,
about 50 miles north of Gardiner and Yellowstone National Park, and about 110 miles west of Billings
(Montana’s largest city). Several renowned artists reside in Livingston and the town contains several art
galleries and a wide variety of restaurants. Agriculture and tourism are the major industries of the area.
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Livingston is located on the Yellowstone River. The river and private tributary spring creeks offer world-class
fly-fishing. The nearby Absaroka/Beartooth Wilderness contains the largest concentration of peaks over 10,000
ft. anywhere in the continental U.S. There are five trailheads leading into the Wilderness within a short drive of
Livingston. South of town in Paradise Valley, Chico Hot Springs is a popular year round destination. The
northern entrance to Yellowstone National Park and such attractions as Mammoth Hot Springs are within an
hour’s drive of Livingston.
REAL ESTATE:
The average price range for a 3 bedroom home is approximately $170,000 - $250,000. The well maintained 3
bedroom homes in town start in the low $190,000’s; newer homes that size start in the high $250,000’s.
There is a wide range of apartment rentals currently listed, ranging from $275 to $800/month. There are fewer
house, duplex, or trailer rentals, but there are several in the range of $550 to $1,000 per month. Some local
realtors also handle rentals.
CLIMATE:
Elevation:
Growing Season Days:
January Average Temp.
July Average Temp.
4568 ft
80-100
23
82
Annual Mean Snowfall:
Annual Mean Rainfall
Ave. Summer Wind Speed
Ave. Winter Wind Speed
43.8
12 - 14 inches
16 mph
21 mph
EDUCATION:
Public Schools: Elementary 3, Middle School 1, High School 1, Private Schools: Elementary
MEDICAL FACILITIES: 1 Hospital, 1 Major Clinic, and 1 Nursing Home.
COMMUNITY AMENITIES:
Public Libraries 1, Bus Services 2, Movie Theaters 1
Health Clubs 2, Commercial Airlines 3 (Bozeman)
Related websites to visit are www.livingston.avicom.net, or www.fs.fed.us/r1.
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1 (K-8)
**OUTREACH RESPONSE**
Interested applicants, or those desiring further information, should contact the supervisors listed below:
Name of Supervisor:
D U E D A T E T O R E S P O N D:
Phone Number:
e-mail address:
Mailing address:
Date: 9/06/13
Levi Duncan
10/11/2013
(406) 932-5155
lgduncan@fs.fed.us
Yellowstone Ranger District
225 Big Timber Loop Road
Big Timber, MT 59011
Gallatin National Forest
OUTREACH RESPONSE FORM
Position Identification
Position Title:
Series/Grade:
Location:
Forestry Technician
GS-462-4/5
Gallatin National Forest
Yellowstone Ranger Districts
Applicant Information
Name:
E-Mail Address:
Current Title, Series, Grade
Current Organization/Location:
Current Appointment:
Permanent
Temporary
Term
Not Current Employee
If you are NOT a current permanent (career or career conditional) employee, are you eligible to be hired under any of the
following authorities:
Reinstatement
Person With Disabilities
Disabled Veteran with 30% Compensable Disability
Former Peace Corps Volunteer
Veteran’s Employment Opportunities Act of 1998
Demonstration Project (external
Veteran
recruitment from the general public)
Position Interest
I would like to be considered for this position in the series identified.
Series currently identified and classified
Other appropriate series for which I am qualified:
I would like to be considered for this position at the grade level identified.
Target grade level currently identified.
Other grade level for which I am qualified (below target grade):
I wish to be considered for this position(s) as:
Permanent Assignment (lateral/promotion/change to lower grade)
Detail or Temporary Promotion Opportunity
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Applicants May Use This Space to Identify Special Qualifications, Interests, Needs or Provide Other Information:
Please send this completed form to:
Levi Duncan
lgduncan@fs.fed.us or fax to (406) 932-5777
Thank you for your interest in our vacancy
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