OUTREACH NOTICE U MATILLA NATIONAL FOREST HEPPNER RANGER DISTRICT
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OUTREACH NOTICE UMATILLA NATIONAL FOREST HEPPNER RANGER DISTRICT HEPPNER, OR "Caring for the Land and Serving People" USDA, Forest Service Pacific Northwest Region, R6 February 2, 2015 Forestry Technician (Senior Firefighter) GS-0462-04/05 PSE 13/13 The Heppner Ranger District will soon be filling 1 GS-0462-04/05 Forestry Technician (Senior Firefighter) this is a permanent seasonal position, with a tour of duty of 13 guaranteed pay periods full time. You may be in pay status for additional pay periods for purposes such as training or short periods of work provided you and the Forest Service are in mutual agreement regarding the number of additional pay periods. This position is a primary firefighter position, under the provisions of 5 USC 8336(c) 5 USC 8412(d). Wildland fire suppression experience is a requirement of this position. Vacancy Announcement To view the vacancy announcement, or apply for the Senior Firefighter, go to www.usajobs.gov and search for the most appropriate following vacancy announcement numbers in the search text box: 15-FIREOCR-462ENGSRFF-45G (Government) 15-FIREOCR-462ENGSRFF-45DP (Public) This is an Open Continuous Recruitment (OCR) vacancy announcement with no closing date. Those that wish to be considered for this position must apply to the vacancy announcement by March 4, 2015. We will request a referral list on March 5, 2015. All applicants who have applied to the announcement on or before the listed date and are found to be qualified and in the quality group will be referred to the selecting official for consideration. The duty station for this position is Heppner, Oregon. Anyone interested in further information should complete the attached Interest Response Form and return it to Doug Baxter, Assistant District Fire Management Officer, at (541) 676-2126 (Internet: dgbaxter@fs.fed.us ) or contact Bill Schlaich at (541) 676-2120 (Internet: wschlaich@fs.fed.us ) PLEASE NOTE: Forest Service employees on the workforce reduction placement system list will receive priority consideration and CTAP/ICTAP candidates will receive the appropriate consideration. All applicants must meet the OPM qualifications standards to be eligible for this position. The incumbent will also be required to meet the standards as defined in the Interagency Fire Program Management Standards and Guidelines. In summary, the following NWCG qualification and training course are minimum requirements: Red card: FFT1 (currency required) Training course: S-290 “Intermediate Fire Behavior” You must attach your IQCS Master Record to your application for proof of these requirements. FOREST SERVICE EMPLOYEES ON THE WORKFORCE REDUCTION PLACEMENT SYSTEM LIST WILL RECEIVE PRIORITY CONSIDERATION AND CTAP/ICTAP CANDIDATES WILL RECEIVE THE APPROPRIATE CONSIDERATION. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) prohibits discrimination in all its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, and where applicable, sex, marital status, familial status, parental status, religion, sexual orientation, genetic information, political beliefs, reprisal, or because all or part of an individual’s income is derived from any public assistance program. (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs.) Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for communication of program information (Braille, large print, audiotape, etc.) should contact USDA’s TARGET Center at (202)720-2600 (voice and TDD). To file a complaint of discrimination, write to USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, DC 20250-9410, or call (800) 795-3272 (voice) or (202) 720-6382 (TDD). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer. THE POSITION: Serves as senior wildland firefighter on a wildland fire engine. Independently performs engine operation duties in the suppression of wildland fires and prescribe fire. Drives engine to fire locations in consideration of safety of crew and equipment, and how the equipment can be best used in control and mop-up operations. Personally performs and may direct others in 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. Has specialized duties such as water handling specialist, fully qualified chain saw operator, or responsible for maintenance of specialized equipment used to respond to wildland urban interface/intermix situations. May serves as Incident Commander on initial attack. Incumbent participates in wildland fire and safety training in the techniques, practices, and methods of fire suppression and in the safe, efficient operation and use of tools, equipment, and vehicles used in fire suppression activities, with emphasis on those used for the particular function assigned. Participates in crew proficiency checks and drills, safety sessions, and fire critiques. Ensures own and other's welfare and safety in all aspects of the assignment. 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 specialized skills are required. Completes and performs misc. project work including wildlife, timber, range and various facility maintenance tasks duties as required. Must possess a valid state drivers license PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The duties require that the incumbent meet prescribed physical requirements as measured by the Work Capacity Fitness Test at the arduous level. To meet the arduous level the incumbent must be able to walk 3 miles within 45 minutes while carrying 45 pounds. THE ORGANIZATION: The Heppner Fire Management Team consists of: a District Fire Management Officer; an; AFMO-Fuels; Fuels Tech; AFMO-Suppression; 3 type 6 engine modules; 1 - 5-person IA Handcrew; 1- type 7 Patrol; and a look-out. District resources respond to an average of 20-30 fires on forest as well as providing assistance to it’s cooperators. 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 specialized skills are required. ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! IA modules are all currently stationed at an out station, Tupper Work Center, during fire season, which is generally from the end of June through the second week of October. Tupper Work Center is located on National Forest Lands approximately one hour from the Heppner District Office. It has bunk house type quarters with satellite TV. There is no government housing available outside of fire season. ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! HEPPNER RANGER DISTRICT ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! The Heppner Ranger District contains approximately 240,000 acres of ponderosa pine on the south slopes and at lower elevations, and mixed conifer on the north slopes and at higher elevations. Restoration activities include harvest £ ¤ IJ in the range of 5-15 £ ¤ J I MMBF, an in-place £ ¤ Access and Travel IJ IJ IJ IJ IJ IJ IJ IJ ¦ ¨ § Management System, £ ¤ IJ £ ¤ IJ IJ riparian, aspen and £ IJ ¤ IJ IJ J I watershed rehabilitation IJ £ ¤ IJ IJ IJ IJ work, work with T&E IJ ¦ ¨ § £ ¤ IJ species, specifically the IJ IJ £ ¤ § J I ¨¦ IJ mid-Columbia steelhead, ¦ ¨ § and an active prescribed £ ¤ IJ £ £ ¤ ¤ IJ £ ¤ IJ burning program. The IJ workforce consists of IJ J I approximately 23 J I IJ IJ £ ¤ permanent employees IJ and 25 seasonal employees. IJ IJ ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! 30 ! 12 ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! 30 ! 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NEVADA ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! 140 ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! CALIFORNIA ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! 140 ! ! ! Heppner is a small community of approximately 1,400 people and is the county seat of Morrow County. It is located approximately 45 miles south of Hermiston (population 10,000) and 65 miles southwest of Pendleton (population 15,000), and is situated in the rolling wheatlands which are foothills to the Blue Mountains. Heppner has one elementary school, one junior high school and one high school. The housing selection is affordable ($45,000-$125,000) but can be limited. Rentals are very limited. Local services include a hospital and medical clinic, approximately seven churches, a library, two banks, a drug store, as well as other locally owned businesses. Agriculture is a primary industry. County services have offices in Heppner. Heppner has a golf course, a new water park, and Willow Creek reservoir nearby. There is another lake, Bull Prairie, approximately 40 miles south on the District. Snowmobiling is popular in winter and there is a local nordic club which uses the District for its cross country skiing activities. Hunting and fishing opportunities are plentiful. You may visit http://www.heppner.net for more information on the local area. You may also visit our Internet and Intranet sites at http://www.fs.fed.us/r6/uma/heppner for more information on the Heppner Ranger District. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ INTEREST RESPONSE FORM If you are interested in this position please complete this form and send via e-mail to dgbaxter@fs.fed.us. If you are not a current Forest Service employee or do not have access to e-mail please complete the form and mail or fax to: Doug Baxter Heppner Ranger District P.O. Box 7 Heppner, OR 97836 Fax # 541-676-2105 Position Title/ Series/Grade: Forestry Technician (Engine Senior Firefighter )- GS-0462-04/05, PSE 13/13 Location: Umatilla NF, Heppner RD, Heppner Oregon PERSONAL INFORMATION: Name: Date:_________ _________________ Address: ___________________ ___________________________ ___________________________ E-Mail Address: Phone: ______________ Current title/series/grade: ___ __________________________________________________ Are you currently a Federal employee? YES NO___ IF YES: Current Agency and location: Type of Appointment: Permanent Term Temporary _ _ Current Red Card Qualifications :__ _________________________________________________ If you are not a current permanent (career or career conditional) employee are you eligible for appointment under any of the following special authorities: Person With Disabilities Veterans Recruitment Act Former Peace Corps Volunteer Disabled Veteran w/30% Compensable Disability Student Career Experience Program Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 Other Thank you for your interest in our vacancy.
