Forestry Technician (Lookout)
Uses standard fire finders, compass, binoculars, protractors, and geographic maps to locate observed smoke. Estimates distance to smokes and probable size and characteristics of fires. Plots locaton of fires using specialized equipment. Reports azimuth, distance, location, volume, color, behavior of smoke, and other pertinent information by radio. Continues to observe the area and reports significant changes such as increased smoke, wind conditions, changes in color or volume of smoke, etc to dispatch. Evaluates changing conditions with the use of weather instruments to interpret fire weather data, then advises Fire Suppression personnel of those changes. Uses radio communications to warn personnel involved in the response to fires of changes that may affect them. Observes ground lightning strikes, reports resultant fires, and records storm path to assist in the observation for hold over fires. Records and reports daily weather observations and records. Maintains photo records and log books identifying the source and duration of smoke plumes. Makes minor adjustments to and maintains lookout equipment. Maintains station and grounds in a neat and orderly condition. Operates a radio communications center which connects to other lookout stations, lookouts, agencies, and two interagency dispatch centers. Receives and relays messages and information received relating to weather forecasts, fire hazard conditions, fire emergencies, accidents, and location of work crews and personnel. Communicates the location of known down strikes and fires to aircraft during recon activities. Serves as key contact at a lookout station visited by large numbers of people during the fire season. Promotes the fire prevention program by explaining State and Federal laws, policies, and regulations, as well as fire prevention methods and procedures and fire hazard conditions. Patrols district one day per week; maintains prevention signs; changes out prevention signs as needed; issues campfire permits; explains state and federal laws to visitors during patrol; reviews documents and reports for completeness and enters pertinent information into an automated tracking system; iindependently conducts the full range of database searches; reviews and processes documents and reports in accordance with established procedures. You must possess the Basic Requirements identified below to be considered eligible for this position. Transcripts must be provided for qualifications based on education. Your application or resume must clearly show that you possess the appropriate experience requirements. GS-5:
(1) One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-04. Specialized experience is defined as:
Maintains records, log books and maintains lookout equipment. Maintains lookout station and grounds in a neat and orderly condition. Received and relayed a variety of fire and administrative data and kept dispatcher/fire officials informed of current conditions. Promotes the fire prevention program by explaining State and Federal laws, policies, and regulations to visitors. -OR Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree (a) with major study in forestry, range management, agriculture, or a subject-matter field directly related to the position, or (b) that included at least 24 semester hours in any combination of courses such as forestry, agriculture, crop or plant science, range management or conservation, wildlife management, watershed management, soil science, natural resources (except marine fisheries and oceanography), outdoor recreation management, civil or forest engineering, or wildland fire science. No more than 6 semester hours in mathematics is creditable.-OR A combination of education and experience as described above. To receive consideration for this position, you must meet all qualification requirements as of the closing date of the announcement. 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.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
(1) One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-04. Specialized experience is defined as:
Maintains records, log books and maintains lookout equipment. Maintains lookout station and grounds in a neat and orderly condition. Received and relayed a variety of fire and administrative data and kept dispatcher/fire officials informed of current conditions. Promotes the fire prevention program by explaining State and Federal laws, policies, and regulations to visitors. -OR Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree (a) with major study in forestry, range management, agriculture, or a subject-matter field directly related to the position, or (b) that included at least 24 semester hours in any combination of courses such as forestry, agriculture, crop or plant science, range management or conservation, wildlife management, watershed management, soil science, natural resources (except marine fisheries and oceanography), outdoor recreation management, civil or forest engineering, or wildland fire science. No more than 6 semester hours in mathematics is creditable.-OR A combination of education and experience as described above. To receive consideration for this position, you must meet all qualification requirements as of the closing date of the announcement. 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.
- Department:
0462 Forestry Technician - Salary Range:
$16.27 to $16.27 per hour
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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