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WorkSource Oregon Forestry Technician (Helitack) - Senior FFT in John Day, Oregon
Requirements: * U.S. Citizen or National or be lawfully permitted to the U.S. as a permanent resident or otherwise authorized to be employed * Males born after 12/31/59 to be registered with Selective Service * Combination of education, general and specialized experience to meet GS- to GS-7 level ****Full details for qualifications, education and experience required available online Duties: * Independently performs recurring fire suppression duties on a helitack crew as a senior firefighter. Gather and consider information on weather data, topography, fuel types and fire behavior in responding to wildland fire incidents. * Loads helicopter personnel and cargo considering methods, weight distribution, necessity for securing, total weight, etc. and completes manifests of personnel and equipment being transported to the fire or other work site. * Inventory and inspect helicopter accessories, fire tools and equipment. Assures that needed tools and equipment are available for firefighting tasks. * Responsible for operation and maintenance of specialized equipment used to respond to wildland and prescribed fire situations. Accomplishes emergency repairs as necessary to permit continued use of equipment. * Participate 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 fireline activities. * Serve as an experienced firefighter on a hand crew or other related fire suppression crews performing fire suppression and/or fuel management duties under the most adverse conditions of climate, fuels and terrain. *** Full list of duties available online Pay: * Pay scale and grade GS 4-5 * \$36,209 - \$51,446