BLM Employment – Forestry Technician

Job Description:

Explore a new career with the BLM – where our people are our greatest natural resource. This is a Direct-Hire advertisement. Veterans preference is not applicable to this advertisement. We expect to fill multiple vacancies for multiple locations at this time; however, additional positions may be filled from this announcement if they become available.

Job Responsibilities:

• Performs fire line activities such as line construction, hose layout, operations of pumps and accessories, and mop-up operations.
• Serves as a senior wildland firefighter on an engine, fuels, hotshot or on a hand crew.
• Gathers information on weather data, topography, fuel types, and fire behavior in responding to wildland fire incidents.
• Performs wildland fire suppression/management/control functions.
• Participates in fire and safety training in the techniques, practices and methods of fire suppression.
• Responsible for operation and maintenance of specialized equipment used to respond to wildland and prescribed fire situations.

Job Requirements:

• You must pass a pre-employment physical.
• You must meet specified levels on annual physical fitness tests, and pass periodic medical exams for wild land fire personnel, commensurate with current incident management qualifications.
• May require completion of a one year probationary period.
• Direct Deposit 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.
• 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.
• You cannot hold an active real estate license: nor can you have an interest or hold stocks in firms with interest in Federal Lands.
• Applicants appointed to this position must possess and maintain a valid state driver? license.
• You must also pass the work capacity test for arduous positions.
• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Background Investigation Required.
• Be sure to read the How to Apply and Required Documents Sections.
• You must be 18 years of age or older to be assigned to a hazardous position.
• This position requires regular and recurring overtime and shift work during peak fire season.

Job Details:

Company: Bureau of Land Management

Vacancy Type: Full Time

Job Location:  Moab, UT, US

Application Deadline: N/A

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