Permanent Fire & Fuels Job Announcements for Fall Announcement # OCRP-462- IHCSQDLR-6/7 DP/G OCRP-462- IHC/HCREW-4/5 DP/G

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1 OUTREACH NOTICE USDA Forest Service Region 2 Pike and San Isabel National Forests Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands * Pikes Peak Ranger District * Permanent Fire & Fuels Job Announcements for Fall 2013 # of Positions 1 or more 1 or more 1 1 Title Pike IHC Squad Leader Pike IHC Senior Firefighter District Fuels Technician Engine Squad Leader / AFEO IFPM / FSFPM IHSQL SFF DFTEC SFF Announcement # OCRP-462- IHCSQDLR-6/7 DP/G OCRP-462- IHC/HCREW-4/5 DP/G OCRP-462- DFUEL-6/7 DP/G OCRP-462-AFEO- 6 DP/G Tour 18/8 13/13 18/8 18/8 Lowest/ Target Grade GS 6/7 GS 4/5 GS 6/7 GS-6 First Line Supervisor Mike Alexander Mike Alexander Mike Alexander Tom Barter Duty Location Monument, CO Monument, CO Colorado Springs, or Woodland Park, CO Woodland Park, CO Contact Information Pike IHC and Pikes Peak Fuels Primary: Mike Alexander malexander@fs.fed.us Pikes Peak Engines Primary: Tom Barter x104 tbarter@fs.fed.us

2 All positions listed are permanent vacancies that will be advertised through Merit (current Federal employees) and DEMO (open to all U.S. citizens) announcements. The Pikes Peak Ranger District does not discriminate, for ANY reason, and encourages all physically fit and hard-working individuals with positive attitudes to apply for open positions within their qualifications. Listed positions are guaranteed pay-status for either 13 or 18 pay periods per calendar year, depending on the position. Employment beyond the guaranteed tour of duty is subject to available funding. Vacancy Announcements All vacancies will be advertised through USA Jobs at Submit applications through USA Jobs only. Position Details Job Title: Lead Forestry Technician (IHC Squad Leader) Series and Grade: GS-462-6/7 Job Announcement Number: OCRP-462-IHCSQDLR-6/7 DP & G Duty Location: Monument, CO Pike Interagency Hotshot Crew Duties: The incumbent serves as a lead Forestry Technician on an Interagency Hotshot Crew (IHC Hotshot Squad Leader) for a National shared resource hotshot program. The primary purpose of this position is to lead a small (6-10) crew of highly effective and trained firefighters in wildland fire suppression and wildland urban interface/intermix incidents. This position may also serve as an assistant to the Assistant Hotshot Superintendent. Performs wildfire suppression support as directed within training and physical capabilities. Performs other duties as assigned. Duties listed are at the full performance level. Must meet Maximum Entry Age (MEA) requirements. Must meet FS-FPM qualifications by 10/1/2013. Primary firefighter retirement covered position. Must possess and maintain a Valid Driver s License. May require a Commercial Driver s License (CDL). Subject to negative drug test prior to entrance on duty if CDL required. US Citizenship required. Job Title: Forestry Technician (IHC Senior Firefighter) Series and Grade: GS-462-4/5 Job Announcement Number: OCRP-462-IHC/HCREW-4/5 DP & G

3 Duty Location: Monument, CO Pike Interagency Hotshot Crew Duties: The position is located on an Interagency Hotshot Crew (IHC Hotshot Senior Firefighter) for a National shared resource hotshot program. The purpose of the position is wildland fire suppression/management/control as a specialized firefighter with responsibility for the operation and maintenance of specialized tools or equipment. Other wildland fire related duties may involve fire prevention, patrol, detection, or prescribed burning. Must meet Maximum Entry Age (MEA) requirements. Must meet IFPM qualifications. Primary firefighter retirement covered position. Must possess and maintain a Valid Driver s License. May require a Commercial Driver s License (CDL). Subject to negative drug test prior to entrance on duty if CDL required. US Citizenship required. Job Title: Lead Forestry Technician (District Fuels Technician) Series and Grade: GS-462-6/7 Job Announcement Number: OCRP-462-DFUEL-6/7 DP & G Duty Location: Colorado Springs, CO or Woodland Park, CO; may be negotiable. Duties: This position serves in a key fire management position in a field fire management organization as a Prescribed Fire/Fuels Technician preparing and implementing prescribed fire plans, fire effects monitoring plans, manual and mechanical hazardous fuels treatments, and smoke and wildland fire use monitoring plans. The incumbent integrates prescribed fire/fuels management, smoke management, fuels modification principles and procedures, fire effects knowledge, and knowledge of scientific data collection and analysis principles into a comprehensive prescribed fire/fuels management program for a unit(s). US Citizenship is required. Must possess and maintain a Valid Driver s License. Must meet FS-FPM qualifications by 10/1/2013. Secondary firefighter retirement covered position. Position requires a Work Capacity Test (WCT). Job Title: Lead Forestry Technician (Fire Engine Operator) Series and Grade: GS Job Announcement Number: OCRP-462-AFEO-6 DP & G

4 Duty Location: Woodland Park, CO Duties: Serves as a lead wildland firefighter on a wildland fire engine. Drives and operates a wildland fire engine, positioning the engine for proper use and operation. Personally performs and directs others in starting pump engine, priming pump, adjusting engine speed and pump valves, laying hose, and using appropriate nozzles and nozzle adjustment in effective use of water and additives. Has specialized duties such as water handling specialist, fully qualified chain saw operator, or responsible for maintenance of specialized equipment used to respond to wildland urban interface/intermix situations. Ensures the engine is kept in a full state of readiness for emergency fire dispatch. Serves as initial attack Incident Commander. Performs wildfire suppression support as directed within training and physical capabilities and other duties as assigned. Must meet Maximum Entry Age (MEA) requirements. Must meet IFPM qualifications. Primary firefighter retirement covered position. Position requires a Work Capacity Test (WCT). May require a Commercial Driver s License (CDL). Subject to negative drug test prior to entrance on duty if CDL required. US Citizenship required. Pikes Peak Ranger District Fire Program The Pikes Peak Ranger District office is located in Colorado Springs but has suppression resources stationed in the towns of Woodland Park and Monument. The Woodland Park Work center consists of 1-Type 3 and 1-Type 6 engine, a fuels squad, AFMO, and a recreation crew. The Monument Fire Center is home to the Pike Hotshots and Monument Helitack Crew. The District has an active fire program. The unique climate, diverse vegetation, rugged terrain and overall visitor use generally make each fire season a challenge. The District averages about statistical fires per year, during a season that generally runs from April through October, although we respond to fires year-round. The climate for this area is moderate. All four seasons are distinct, yet fairly mild and uncomfortable extremes in the summer or winter are very rare. The District has employees with a diverse range of skills and talents which result in a highly productive and enabled work force. The Pikes Peak Ranger District is one of three Pike National Forest Districts. The Pikes Peak District works closely with both the South Park and South Platte Ranger Districts.

5 Duty Station Specifics PIKE & SAN ISABEL NATIONAL FORESTS AND CIMARRON/COMANCHE NATIONAL GRASSLANDS. The Pike & San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron & Comanche National Grasslands are in southern Colorado. These Forests and Grasslands have eight Ranger Districts. The Forest Ranger Districts are: Leadville, Salida, San Carlos, Pikes Peak, South Park, and South Platte Ranger Districts. Grassland Ranger Districts consist of the: Comanche and Cimarron Ranger Districts. The Forest Supervisor s Office is located in Pueblo, Colorado. The Forest and Grasslands have a complexity of resources including range, timber, wildlife, water, wilderness areas, developed and dispersed recreation, and ski areas. The Pikes Peak Ranger District is located in the Pike National Forest, and is situated at the base of Pikes Peak otherwise known as America s Mountain. The physical location of the Pikes Peak District offers many opportunities for partnership ventures with the BLM, Colorado State Parks, and the State Division of Wildlife. The Pikes Peak Ranger District manages a total of about 250,000 acres, and intersects three counties- El Paso, Teller, and Douglas. Duty Station Community Information and Chambers of Commerce Monument, CO: Woodland Park, CO: Colorado Springs, CO: USDA Forest Service is an equal employment opportunity employer. Please Respond by: October 28, 2013 OUTREACH NOTICE FORM Forestry Technician (Multiple Positions)

6 Pike & San Isabel National Forests; Cimarron & Comanche National Grasslands (PSICC) PIKES PEAK RANGER DISTRICT If you are interested in a position, please complete this form describing your current status and return it to the appropriate Primary Contact via Contact Information Pike IHC and Pikes Peak Fuels Primary: Mike Alexander malexander@fs.fed.us Pikes Peak Engines Primary: Tom Barter x104 tbarter@fs.fed.us Position(s) of Interest: Name: Telephone number(s): Agency currently employed With: USFS OTHER Type of Appointment: PERMANENT TEMPORARY TERM VRA PWD OTHER Current Region/Forest/District/Unit: Current Series and Grade: Current Position Title: Current Red Card Quals: Additional Comments: If you are not a current permanent (career or career conditional) employee, are you eligible to be hired under any of the following special authorities? Person with disabilities Veterans Readjustment Disabled Veterans with 30% compensable disability Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 Former Peace Corps Volunteer Student Career Experience Program Other Submission of this form is voluntary Thank you for your interest in our vacancy