Forestry Technician (Fire Dispatch) – Direct Hire Authority

Job title:

Forestry Technician (Fire Dispatch) – Direct Hire Authority

Company

Federal government of the United States

Job description

SummaryThis is a Direct-Hire advertisement. Veterans preference is not applicable to this advertisement. Learn more about this authority at:Explore a new career with the BLM – where our people are our most precious resource.This position is located in Lewistown, MT. Information about the surrounding area may be found .We expect to fill 1 vacancy at this time; however, additional positions may be filled from this announcement if they become available.Overview

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Open & closing dates06/02/2025 to 06/13/2025Salary$57,098 – $80,541 per yearSee additional information section for additional details.Pay scale & gradeGS 6 – 7Location1 vacancy in the following location:Lewistown, MTRemote jobNoTelework eligibleYes—Suitable for telework only during an emergency or natural disaster.Travel Required25% or less – Travel is required to attend training, conferences, workshops, and/or field visits.Relocation expenses reimbursedNoAppointment typePermanent – This is a permanent appointment.Work scheduleFull-timeServiceCompetitivePromotion potential7 – This position is considered a career ladder opportunity, with a full performance level of GW/GS-07. Please see “Additional Information” for more details.Job family (Series)Supervisory statusNoSecurity clearanceDrug testYesPosition sensitivity and riskTrust determination processFinancial disclosureBargaining unit statusAnnouncement numberFADHA-25-12742077-AOControl number837931200This job is open toClarification from the agencyAll U.S. Citizens – No previous federal service is required. This position is being advertised under an OPM government-wide Direct Hire authority. CTAP and ICTAP candidates in the local commuting area.VideosDuties

• Determine appropriate resource response to incidents and requests from the field.
• Coordinate aviation dispatch operations.
• Process and interpret weather information.
• Anticipate fire suppression needs and determine resource allocation.
• Operate and/or direct the operations of various dispatch telecommunications systems and input data into fire-related computer applications.
• Review internal operating procedures and systems, make recommendations for improvement, and update/develop operating plans and mobilization guides.
• Perform and direct others in receiving fire reports, determining locations, land status, and current fire information.

RequirementsConditions of Employment

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Be sure to read the HOW TO APPLY and REQUIRED DOCUMENTS Sections.
• You cannot hold an active real estate license; nor can you have an interest or hold stocks in firms with interest in Federal Land.
• Direct Deposit Required.
• Background Investigation Required.
• Appointment will be subject to a favorably adjudicated background/suitability investigation/determination. Failure to possess or obtain a favorable determination will result in the cancellation of the offer or will be grounds for termination.
• You must meet specified levels on annual physical fitness tests, and pass periodic medical exams for wildland fire personnel, commensurate with current incident management qualification.
• Applicant(s) tentatively selected for this position will be required to submit a urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use and to pass the test prior to appointment. In addition, this position is subject to random testing for illegal drug use.
• This position requires regular and recurring overtime and shift work during peak fire season.
• May require completion of a one probationary period.
• Applicants appointed to this position MAY be required to POSSESS and maintain a valid state driver’s license, depending on location.
• Driver’s License may be required – GSA Form 3607 may be required to be completed during onboarding process.

QualificationsSpecialized Experience Requirements:
In order to be rated as qualified for this position, we must be able to determine that you meet the specialized experience requirement(s); please be sure to include this information in your resume. No assumptions will be made about your experience. To be creditable, this experience must have been equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the next lower grade of the position to be filled.To qualify for the GW/GS-06 grade level, 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to GW/GS-05 is required. Examples of work experience include, but are not limited to: performing wildland fire dispatch duties such as: receiving and reviewing fire incident reports; working with wildland fire dispatch computer programs; and determining fire resource needs.To qualify for the GW/GS-07 grade level, 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to GW/GS-06 is required. Examples of work experience include, but are not limited to: performing lead wildland fire dispatch duties such as: performing and directing others in wildland fire dispatch office functions; providing incident logistical support information, and making recommendations for efficient use of available resources; and determining appropriate resource responses to incidents.Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.Substitution of Education for Experience:
GW/GS-06 and GW/GS-07: Must have completed 1 full year (18 semester hours) of graduate education which is DIRECTLY related to work of the position OR an equivalent combination of specialized experience and education.

*You must meet all qualification by the closing date of the announcement.Physical Demands: The work involves long hours of sitting, intense concentration, and working at peak proficiency/intensity levels with irregular breaks and mealtimes. The duties of this position create a highly stressful environment during peak activity, requiring the ability to keep calm in emergency situations. Must be able to cope with the pressure of meeting timeframes and changing priorities. Mental concentration and accuracy are required.Work Environment: Work is performed primarily in an office setting. During peak activity, increased radio traffic, numerous ringing phones, and conversations result in high noise levels, which require a high level of concentration to perform duties. This creates a high stress work environment.This is a secondary/administrative firefighter position under the special retirement provisions of 5 U.S.C. 8336(c) (CSRS) and 5 U.S.C. 8412(d) (FERS). While secondary positions are not subject to the maximum entry age policy, the selectee must have prior service in a primary position (3 years of service in primary/rigorous position(s)) and meet the transfer requirement for movement from a primary to secondary position to be eligible for special retirement coverage. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure this office has enough information to determine your retirement status to ensure you do not lose benefits (normally through submission of your SF-50). YOU MUST LET US KNOW IF YOU ARE CURRENTLY IN A PRIMARY POSITION.FACT SHEET for Fire Positions:EducationSee Qualifications Section.Additional informationDOI uses E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit .Consistent with the recent passage of legislation for permanent pay reform, salaries contained within this vacancy announcement are reflective of the new Special Base Rate (SBR) Salary Table for Federal wildland firefighters, on the General Wildland Firefighter (GW) pay plan effective March 23, 2025The new Special Base Rate (SBR) Salary Table for Federal wildland firefighters, General Wildland Firefighter (GW) pay plan effective March 23, 2025 was used to indicate the salary in this announcement. Salaries may vary dependent upon location selected. You can access the new pay schedule .This position is considered a career ladder opportunity, with a full performance level of GW/GS-07. If selected at a lower grade level, you may be non-competitively promoted to the next grade level at the discretion of your supervisor and is contingent upon meeting regulatory and legal requirements for promotion, satisfactory performance, and the availability of higher-level work. Promotion is not guaranteed, and no promise of promotion is implied.Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered for .Travel and relocation expenses will not be paid by the Department of the Interior. Any travel, transportation and relocation expenses associated with reporting for duty in this position will be the responsibility of the selected employee.Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): CTAP provides eligible surplus and displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. Information about CTAP/ICTAP eligibility is available from OPM’s Career Transition Resources website at or . If your agency has notified you in writing that you are a surplus or displaced employee eligible for CTAP consideration or that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if: 1) This vacancy is within your CTAP/ICTAP eligibility; 2) You apply under the instructions in this announcement; and 3) You are found well-qualified for this vacancy. You must provide proof of eligibility with your application to receive selection priority. Such proof may include a copy of your written notification of CTAP/ICTAP eligibility, or a copy of your separation personnel action form.CTAP and ICTAP eligibles will be considered well qualified if they exceed minimum qualifications for this position.Reemployment Priority List (RPL): The RPL is the mechanism agencies use to give reemployment consideration to their former competitive service employees separated by a RIF or who have fully recovered from a compensable injury after more than one year. If you are currently on a RPL, you may be given priority consideration.The BLM has determined that the duties of this position are suitable for telework only during an emergency or natural disaster.Government facilities are required to provide a smoke free environment for their employees. Smoking will be permitted only in designated areas.

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Expected salary

$57098 – 80541 per year

Location

Lewistown, MT

Job date

Tue, 03 Jun 2025 23:09:59 GMT

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