Wildland Firefighter (Apprenticeship) – Direct Hire Authority
Duties Serves as a wildland firefighter on a wildland fire crew. Receives on-the-job training, instruction and orientation in prevention and preparedness activities from higher-graded firefighters. Gains knowledge in maintenance of fire tools and equipment, use of radios and telecommunications equipment, orientation of dispatching procedures, explaining basic fire prevention measure to visitors, and preparing reports. Participates […]
Prescribed Fire Senior Crewmember
WHO WE ARE The Nature Conservancy’s mission is to protect the lands and waters upon which all life depends. As a science-based organization, we create innovative, on-the-ground solutions to our world’s toughest challenges so that we can create a world in which people and nature thrive. We’re rooted in our Mission and guided by our […]
Prescribed Fire Module Crewmember
WHO WE ARE The Nature Conservancy’s mission is to protect the lands and waters upon which all life depends. As a science-based organization, we create innovative, on-the-ground solutions to our world’s toughest challenges so that we can create a world in which people and nature thrive. We’re rooted in our Mission and guided by our […]
Forestry Technician (Fire Dispatch) (Fire) GS 4
Duties Serves as a dispatcher performing the full range of standardized support duties commonly found in the work area, such as receiving, filling, and tracking resource requests for fire and other emergency incidents. Follows detailed procedures in initiating requests to higher organizational levels for additional resources as needed. Maintains resource status and tracking systems and […]
Forestry Technician (Airtanker Base) (Fire) GS 5
Duties Operates complex airtanker equipment systems with numerous components that must be carefully synchronized or calibrated. Performs various aviation and ground support activities, such as servicing and operating batch mixers, tanks, and related components including pumps, valves, and hoses. Mixes, stores, inspects, tests, and delivers fire retardants to various specifications. Assists in airtanker “Hot Loading” […]
Forestry Technician (Lookout) (Fire) GS 4
Duties Uses standard fire finders to locate observed smoke. Estimates distance to smokes and probable size and characteristics of fires. Determines map location of fires with reference to known landmarks. Reports azimuth, distance, location, volume, color, behavior of smoke, and other pertinent information by radio or telephone. Continues to observe the area and reports significant […]
Forestry Technician (Fire)(Dispatch) GS 5
Duties Serves as a dispatcher, receiving, filling, and tracking resource requests for fire and other emergency incidents. Follows established procedures to perform a variety of technical duties common to the dispatch of personnel, equipment, aircraft and/or supplies according to pre-defined plans or in response to resource orders from the field. Initiates requests to higher organizational […]
Forestry Technician (Lookout) (Fire) GS 5
Duties Uses standard fire finders, compass, binoculars, protractors, and geographic maps to locate observed smoke. Estimates distance to smokes and probable size and characteristics of fires. Plots location of fires using specialized equipment. Reports azimuth, distance, location, volume, color, behavior of smoke, and other pertinent information by radio. Continues to observe the area and reports […]
Forestry Technician (Fuels) (Fire) GS 4
Duties Works independently or as a skilled member of a fuels management crew engaged in fuels management, including broadcast burning, hand and machine piling, helitorch, and other brush disposal techniques. Uses a variety of hand and power tools, including chainsaws, firing equipment, or portable pumps. Gathers data and records information on fuel types, weather conditions, […]
Forestry Technician (Fuels) (Fire) GS 5
Duties Collects and compiles resource data for long and medium range planning, treatment, and reporting of natural and created fuel hazard management program. Executes fuel treatment plans, slash hazard appraisals, and hazard reduction plans for slash creating projects or contracts. Records fuel treatment activity records for required reports and final project completion. Works with timber […]