Forestry Technician

Location: Brent, AL

Deadline Date: 11/06/2009

Date Available:

Job Summary: The incumbent will supervise fire personnel and provide operational oversight and supervision during pre-suppression activities, prescribed fire preparation, and both suppression and prescribed fire operations. The Assistant District Fire Management Officer will provide technical assistance in the planning, administration and implementation of the district fire program. During the absence of the District Fire Management Officer, the incumbent will assume responsibility for all District Fire Management activities and programs.

Prior wildland firefighting experience on the fire-line is mandatory and experience with southern fuel types and conditions is highly recommended. There is a distinct likelihood that this position will, in the future, be required to meet the definition of an Interagency Fire Management Program (IFPM) position. If that occurs, the incumbent will be required to meet the qualifications specified in the IFPM Qualifications Standards and Guide. Duties require that incumbent be NWCG qualified as RXB2 and ICT4.

The Position is a secondary fire fighter position under the provision of 5 U.S.C. 8336 (c) and the duties require that the incumbent meet the arduous level for fitness.

Qualifications:

To Apply: Please Contact:
Cynthia Ragland
Talladega National Forest
Oakmulgee District
Ph: 205.926.9765 (ext 226)
Cell: 205.310.6533