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Forestry Technician (Fire Dispatch)

Forest Service · Department of Agriculture

This job in plain English

This is a temporary, full-time job as a fire dispatcher on a fire crew at the U.S. Forest Service. Many positions are open in Lancaster, Nevada City, Quincy, and Willows, California, and the work is inside National Forests. The agency uses direct hire, so applicants who meet the minimum qualifications go straight to the selecting official.

Many vacancies

Can you apply?

Yes, if you are a U.S. citizen: this job is open to everyone.

  • Open to everyoneAny U.S. citizen or national can apply. Some jobs also accept non-citizens; the announcement says so.

Open to any U.S. citizen or U.S. national. Job Corps graduates of fire-certified programs are encouraged to apply.

What you would do

  • Receive, fill, and track resource requests for fire and emergency incidents.
  • Process weather data and fuel moisture levels to set staffing and preparedness levels.
  • Maintain resource status tracking systems and operate telecommunications systems.
  • Collect and submit incident information, such as fire reports and smoke permits.
  • Enter data into fire computer systems and review records of orders placed.
  • Help coordinate fire training and update dispatch mobilization and operating guides.

Do you qualify for GW-4?

With experience: You need six months of general experience and six months of specialized experience at the GW-4 level. Specialized experience includes helping with equipment, personnel, and supply requests for wildland fire incidents, or filing and retrieving documents in a dispatch office. General experience can be any work that shows you can do this job, such as farm labor, greenhouse work, or volunteer work.

With education: Two years of college study with at least 12 semester hours in related subjects can qualify you. Related subjects include forestry, agriculture, natural resources, range or wildlife management, soil science, and wildland fire science. No more than 3 semester hours of math count. You can also combine education and experience.

How to apply well

What to send:

  • Resume up to 2 pages with name, contact information, education, and work experience
  • Resume must show dates, hours per week, and duties for each job
  • Unofficial college transcripts if you use education to qualify
  • Course descriptions if needed to show course content
  • Proof of accreditation for any foreign school
  • Proof of CTAP, RPL, or ICTAP eligibility if you claim priority

How you will be rated: Your resume is checked against the minimum qualifications, and qualified applicants are sent to the selecting official. No rating or ranking is used, and veterans' preference does not apply. If you overstate your experience or qualifications, you may be found ineligible or removed.

Tips for this job:

  • Your resume cannot exceed two pages, and applicants over that limit are removed from consideration.
  • Show the hours per week and exact dates for each job on your resume, since the agency checks them.
  • Upload files under 5MB in PDF, Word, or another listed format, and do not use encrypted files.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time. Occasional overnight travel may be required for fire suppression or fire-related assignments.

Conditions of employment:

  • U.S. citizen or U.S. national
  • Males born after 12/31/1959 must be Selective Service registered or exempt
  • Background investigation and/or fingerprint check
  • Pre-appointment and random drug testing
  • Must be at least 18 years old
  • Must pass E-Verify employment check
  • Direct deposit of federal pay required
  • Willing to live and work in remote, unpredictable locations
  • Occasional overnight travel may be required for fire assignments
  • Prior wildland firefighting experience is required
  • Secondary firefighter position under CSRS and FERS, with no age limit for entry

We wrote this summary automatically from the official announcement. The announcement on USAJOBS is the only one that counts: read it before you apply.

Job details

Salary
$23.00 per hour
Pay scale and grade
GW-4 · GW
Locations
  • Location Negotiable After Selection
  • Willows, California
  • Lancaster, California
  • Quincy, California
  • Nevada City, California
Appointment
Temporary
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Openings
Many
Security clearance
Other
Travel
Occasional travel
Drug test
Not required
Supervisory
No
Occupation
Forestry Technician (0462)
Announcement
27-TEMPF3-R5-FS0935-4DH

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