PLEASE READ VACANCY ANNOUNMENT COMPLETELY AS IT CONTAINS IMPORTANT INFORMATION
These positions are permanent seasonal; guaranteed 13 pay periods with a requirement to work an additional 2 pay periods a year as needed. After competition of the Apprentice program and placed in permanent position of record at the GS-462-5 Senior Firefighter level, employees will be moved to permanent full time (26/0).
This position is developmental to the full performance GS-462-05 grade level (Wildland Senior Firefighter). Applicants will be eligible for non-competitive promotion to the GS-05 without further competition upon meeting OPM qualifications, satisfactory work performance, supervisory recommendation, AND fully qualified to perform the work of the occupation at or above the level of ¿FFT1- Squad Boss'.
Applicants must meet qualification standards 30 days after announcement closes. Failure to meet these qualifications will make you in-eligible for consideration. Applicants should include all work experiences to ensure credit for all work experiences.
Selections will start being made during the week of September 14, 2009. Please provide accurate phone numbers on your application where you can be reached during that time.
The following is a listing of Forest¿s with contact names and phone numbers. Applicants are encouraged to call these contacts for the Forest¿s they are willing to work to get a better understanding of the specific unit. A single duty location is listed for each Forest; however, Selectees could be placed on any of the other duty locations listed for that Forest as they progress thru the program. Those duty locations are shown below for each Forest. Applicants should only apply to those Forest¿s where they will accept a position.
Angeles National Forest, http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/angeles/
Duty Locations: Arcadia, Glendora, La Canada-Flintridge, Lancaster, San Fernando, Saugus, Valyermo
AVUE CITY CHOICE: Arcadia
Contacts for Specific information regarding current vacancies:
Forest Civil Rights Officer ¿ Sarah Majkiak (805) 961-5748
Recruiter ¿ VACANT
Fire Point of Contact ¿ Tracy McGuff (818) 899-4516
Cleveland National Forest http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/cleveland/
Duty Locations: Alpine, Corona, El Cajon, Ramona
AVUE CITY CHOICE: Corona
Contacts for Specific information regarding current vacancies:
Forest Civil Rights Officer ¿ Tonya Wieck (909) 382-2670
Recruiter ¿ Diann McGlothen (909) 382-2670
Fire Point of Contact ¿ Felecia (Lisa) Bilz (619) 557-5262
Eldorado National Forest http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/eldorado/
Duty Locations: Georgetown, Grizzly Flats, Kyburz, Pioneer, Placerville, Pollock Pines
AVUE CITY CHOICE: Placerville
Contacts for Specific information regarding current vacancies:
Forest Civil Rights Officer ¿ Thomas Nichols (530) 621-5203
Recruiter ¿ Rita Yates (530) 621-5288
Fire Point of Contact ¿ Michele Tanzi (530) 621-5209
Inyo National Forest http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/inyo/
Duty Locations: Bishop, Independence, June Lake, Lee Vining, Lone Pine, Mammoth Lakes, Tom¿s Place
AVUE CITY CHOICE: Bishop
Contacts for Specific information regarding current vacancies:
Forest Civil Rights Officer ¿ Julie Hall (760) 873-2470
Recruiter ¿ Jane Fertig (559) 297-0706 ext. 4902
Fire Point of Contact ¿ Robert Bertolina (760) 924-5514
Klamath National Forest http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/klamath/
Duty Locations: Callahan, Fort Jones, Happy Camp, Klamath River, Mount Hebron, Macdoel, Scott Bar, Seiad Valley, Yreka
AVUE CITY CHOICE: Yreka
Contacts for Specific information regarding current vacancies:
Forest Civil Rights Officer ¿ Penny Melum (530) 841-4489
Recruiter ¿ Stephen Thomas (530) 934-1108
Fire Point of Contact ¿ Jamie Tarne (530) 841-4443
Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/ltbmu/
Duty Locations: South Lake Tahoe, Tahoe City
AVUE CITY CHOICE: South Lake Tahoe
Contacts for Specific information regarding current vacancies:
Forest Civil Rights Officer ¿ Janice Czaplicki (530) 543-2659
Recruiter ¿ Rita Yates (530) 621-5288
Fire Point of Contact ¿ Mike Simmons (775) 749-1802
Lassen National Forest http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/lassen/
Duty Locations: Chester, Fall River Mills, Forest Ranch, Hat Creek, Manzanita Lake, Mineral, Old Station, Susanville
AVUE CITY CHOICE: Susanville
Contacts for Specific information regarding current vacancies:
Forest Civil Rights Officer ¿ VACANT
Recruiter ¿ Stephen Thomas (530) 934-1108
Fire Point of Contact ¿ Rich Thayer (530) 257-5575
Los Padres National Forest http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/lospadres/
Duty Locations: Arroyo Grande, Big Sur, Carpinteria, Fillmore, Frazier Park, Goleta, Greenfield, Jolon, King City, Los Olivos, New Cuyama, Ojai, Piru, Santa Barbara, Santa Maria, Santa Margarita, Santa Ynez
AVUE CITY CHOICE: Goleta
Contacts for Specific information regarding current vacancies:
Forest Civil Rights Officer ¿ Sarah Majkiak (805) 961-5748
Recruiter ¿ VACANT
Fire Point of Contact ¿ Carrie Landon (805) 798-3521
Mendocino National Forest http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/mendocino/
Duty Locations: Covelo, Elk Creek, Paskenta, Stonyford, Upper Lake, Willows
AVUE CITY CHOICE: Willows
Contacts for Specific information regarding current vacancies:
Forest Civil Rights Officer ¿ Barbara Leach (530) 934-1103
Recruiter ¿ Stephen Thomas (530) 934-1108
Fire Point of Contact ¿ Jesse Roach (530) 934-1142
Modoc National Forest http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/modoc/
Duty Locations: Adin, Alturas, Canby, Cedarville, Tulelake
AVUE CITY CHOICE: Alturas
Contacts for Specific information regarding current vacancies:
Forest Civil Rights Officer ¿ Mario Longoria (530-233-8716
Recruiter ¿ Stephen Thomas (530) 934-1108
Fire Point of Contact ¿ Susan Leonard (530) 299-8446
Plumas National Forest http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/plumas/
Duty Locations: Berry Creek, Blairsden, Challenge, Chilcoot, Greenville, Doyle, Milford, Quincy, Strawberry Valley
AVUE CITY CHOICE: Quincy
Contacts for Specific information regarding current vacancies:
Forest Civil Rights Officer ¿ Orlando Sepulveda (530) 394-8175
Recruiter ¿ Stephen Thomas (530) 934-1108
Fire Point of Contact ¿ Michael Haddock (530) 283-7832
San Bernardino National Forest http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/sanbernardino/
Duty Locations: Big Bear City, Fawnskin, Idyllwild, Lytle Creek, Mentone, Skyforest, San Bernardino
AVUE CITY CHOICE: San Bernardino
Contacts for Specific information regarding current vacancies:
Forest Civil Rights Officer ¿ Tonya Wieck (909) 382-2668
Recruiter ¿ Diann McGlothen (909) 382-2670
Fire Point of Contact - Eric Sweetman (909) 382-2894
Sequoia National Forest http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/sequoia/
Duty Locations: Bakersfield, Blackrock, California Hot Springs, Dunlap, Glenville, Havilah, Hume, Johnsondale, Kernville, Pinehurst, Porterville, Springville, Wofford, Heights, Lake Isabella
AVUE CITY CHOICE: Kernville
Contacts for Specific information regarding current vacancies:
Forest Civil Rights Officer ¿ Paulla Stephens (559) 784-1500
Recruiter ¿ Jane Fertig (559) 297-0706 Ext 4902
Fire Point of Contact ¿ Maribel Moreno (559) 782-3129 ext. 716
Shasta-Trinity National Forest http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/shastatrinity/
Duty Locations: Burnt Ranch, Big Bar, Hayfork, Hyampom, Junction City, Lewiston, McCloud, Mount Shasta, Platina, Redding, Trinity Center, Weaverville
AVUE CITY CHOICE: Redding
Contacts for Specific information regarding current vacancies:
Forest Civil Rights Officer ¿ Marilyn Loughrey (530) 226-2367
Recruiter ¿ Stephen Thomas (530) 934-1108
Fire Point of Contact ¿ Ivy Williams (530) 226-2283
Sierra National Forest http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/sierra/
Duty Locations: Big Creek, Dinky Creek, Fresno Mariposa, North Fork, Oakhurst, Prather, Trimmer, Clovis
AVUE CITY CHOICE: Clovis
Contacts for Specific information regarding current vacancies:
Forest Civil Rights Officer ¿ Mary McDonough (559) 297-0706 ext. 4880
Recruiter ¿ Jane Fertig (559) 297-0706 Ext 4902
Fire Point of Contact ¿ Pedro Martinez (559) 296-0706 ext. 4975
Mike Walsh (559) 296-0706 ext. 4972
Six River National Forest http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/sixrivers/
Duty Locations: Eureka, Gasquet, Mad River, Orleans, Ruth, Salyer, Willow Creek, Zenia
AVUE CITY CHOICE: Eureka
Contacts for Specific information regarding current vacancies:
Forest Civil Rights Officer ¿ Kathy Allen (707) 441-3557
Recruiter ¿ Stephen Thomas (530) 934-1108
Fire Point of Contact ¿ Robert Rivelle (707) 441-3604
Stanislaus National Forest http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/stanislaus/
Duty Locations: Groveland, Hathaway Pines, Mi-Wuk Village, Pinecrest, Sonora
AVUE CITY CHOICE: Sonora
Contacts for Specific information regarding current vacancies:
Forest Civil Rights Officer ¿ Michael Perez (209) 532-3671 ext. 425
Recruiter ¿ Jane Fertig (559) 297-0706 Ext 4902
Fire Point of Contact - Tracy Stelman (209) 532-3671 ext. 272
Tahoe National Forest http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/tahoe/
Duty Locations: Camptonville, Downieville, Forest Hill, Loyalton, Nevada City, Sierraville, Soda Springs, Truckee
AVUE CITY CHOICE: Nevada City
Contacts for Specific information regarding current vacancies:
Forest Civil Rights Officer ¿ Mike Cruz (530) 478-6178
Recruiter ¿ Rita Yates (530) 621-5288
Fire Point of Contact ¿ Donn Thane (530) 478-6270
The salary range provided in this announcement is based on the underlying salary table for the General schedule effective January 2009. Positions filled from this announcement will have pay set based on an approved locality Pay or Special Salary Rate designated for the specific duty location.
Applicants for apprenticeship shall meet the following minimum qualifications:
A. Be at least 18 years of age (proof will be required).
B. Have graduated from an accredited high school or received a general equivalency diploma (GED) (proof will be required).
C. Meet the minimum physical fitness standards established for the occupation of Wildland Firefighter at the arduous level. Incumbent is required to complete Health Screening Questionnaire (HSQ) and/or a physical examination prior to taking the Work Capacity Test (WCT). For further information on the WCT, see the 'Other Significant Facts' section of this announcement.
D. Possess and maintain a valid State Driver's License during the term of apprenticeship.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT There is a condition of employment/appointment for this position. The selected applicant must complete the provision of the National Apprenticeship Standards no less than two, nor more than 4 calendar years from the date of entry into the program. These conditions of employment may change during the term of apprenticeship as approved by the National Interagency Joint Apprenticeship Committee (NIJAC). National Apprentice Standards can be found at www.wfap.net/program.html. Conditions of employment include:
1. Formal classroom training consisting of the Wildland Fire Academy (both Basic and Advanced Academies) at the wildland Fire Training Center, McClellan, CA; and
2. 4,000 hours of on-the-job training as well as hours in related instruction and supplemental technical training. An applicant for apprenticeship can be credited up to 2,000 hours of creditable experience that meets apprentice work processes categories; and
3. Formal class work at the identified passing level; and
4. An examination of Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior (S-190) passes at 80% level or above at Fire Academy. This exam is given the first day of the Basic Academy; and
5. A valid State Driver's License.
6. Some positions may require a Commercial Driver's License (CDL), as determined by the position description, and will be subject to pre-appointment and random drug testing. Applicants will be notified of required CDL and testing requirements prior to job offer.
Selected applicants who do not meet these conditions of employment may be subject to removal from the position and may be required to reimburse the Agency training costs incurred by the Agency for the Wildland Firefighter Academy.
Selected applicants will be required to successfully attain the following NWCG Incident Management Qualifications by 9/30/2010 (or longer if extended) prior to promotion to the GS-05: Incident Commander Type 5 (ICT5); or Squadboss (FFT1); or Helicopter Crewman (HECM).
Transfer station costs will only be approved for current federal employees who have a Career or Career-Conditional appointment.
