JOB SUMMARY: Position is located at Buffalo National River Fire and Aviation Management (FAM) Division. If you have additional questions about these positions, please contact Tim Fondriest @ timothy_fondriest@nps.gov at Buffalo National River. This notice is being issued to recruit personnel to occupations for which a critical hiring need has been identified. To assist in filling these positions, OPM has granted the Department of the Interior "Direct Hire Authority". MAJOR DUTIES: Maintains and ensures maintenance of equipment and hand tools Leads less-complex fuels management projects Preforms duties specific to the crew of module assigned. Experienced member or leader of a wildland fire module or crew Operate, moves, inspect and performs preventative maintenance on vehicles and equipment. Observes, collects and record fire-related data with regards to fuels, topography, weather, fire behavior, fire effects, smoke, and fire location This is a Career-Seasonal position. Career-Seasonal appointments are permanent positions and include the same benefits as Career appointments, but do not provide work on a year-round basis. Selectee is guaranteed to work at least 6 months per year but not more than 50 weeks per year, with the work schedule determined upon appointment. Work schedule and periods of non-pay status are contingent upon funding and operational needs. On an annual basis, employee signs a "career-seasonal" agreement with the supervisor which defines the work schedule for that year. After 90 days in this position, employee's work schedule may be changed to a permanent non-career seasonal position. In which case they will work 12 months per year IMPORTANT: Click the 'Apply for this job' button to view a complete job description.
