JOB SUMMARY: This is a Public Notice for positions being filled under the Direct Hiring Authority (DHA) for Wildland Fire. Under this recruitment procedure applications will be accepted for each location identified in this Public Notice. Veterans' Preference is not applicable to this announcement. To learn more about Direct-Hire Authority, go to: OPM.GOV Hiring Information - DHA. MAJOR DUTIES: The National Park Service (NPS) is looking for temporary employees to work on Helitack (helicopter) crews in Yellowstone NP, WY (Yellowstone NP). For more information on the Types of Crews, click here. A Wildland Firefighter (GS-03) is an entry level crew member on a Helitack (helicopter) crew. Performs assignments such as developing a working knowledge of fire suppression and fuels management techniques, practices, and terminology; may assist in more specialized assignments such as backfire and burnout, construction of helispots, helitack operations, and performing hover hookups. A Wildland Firefighter (GS-04) is a trained wildland firefighter on a Helitack (helicopter) crew. Loads helicopters, determines weight calculations, completes crew manifest and access remote areas by helicopter to construct helispots, or to attack small fires, hot spots, and spot fires. May be assigned to carry out specialized assignments such as tree felling, backfire, and burnout operations; utilizes a variety of specialized tools, equipment and techniques while actively managing wildfires. May be required to operate light vehicles and 4X4s. A Wildland Firefighter (GS-05) is a trained and experienced wildland firefighter on a Helitack (helicopter) crew. Loads helicopter personnel and cargo considering methods, weight distribution, necessity for securing, total weights, etc. and completes manifests of personnel and equipment being transported to the fire or other work site. May exit helicopter in remote areas to construct helispots, or to attack small fires, hot spots, and spot fires. Gathers and considers information on weather data, topography, fuel types, and fire behavior in responding to wildland fire incidents. May be required to operate light vehicles and 4X4s. For contact information and housing availability, visit Fire Contacts on the DOI FIRES website. To view a list of contacts by agency, select Wyoming. For more information about temporary fire positions with DOI, go to the following link: https://www.firejobs.doi.gov/. IMPORTANT: Click the 'Apply for this job' button to view a complete job description.
