Forestry Jobs in Portland – Forestry Technician

Job Description:

Job Responsibilities:

• Performs daily helicopter inspection. Inventories and inspects helicopter accessories, specialized fire equipment, and tools.
• Serves as a manager and/or manager/spotter of a helicopter on a regular and recurring basis and has aviation responsibilities including helitack and/or helitack/rappel operations, reconnaissance, aerial ignition, and search and rescue.
• Responsible for completing fire line safety and tactical briefings, fire size-up, fire reports and fire personnel performance evaluations.
• Provides leadership and direction to firefighters while on the incident by implementing tactics such as; Direct and indirect fire line construction, hot spotting, backfiring, burnout, aerial ignition.
• Provides aerial and ground support in the suppression of wildland fires. Operates radios, telephones, and other equipment to exchange information for fire weather and other forest suppression activities.
• Performs wildfire suppression support as directed within training and physical capabilities. Performs other duties as assigned.
• Provides leadership and direction to firefighters while on the incident by implementing tactics such as; water delivery systems, tree felling, brush removal, and mop-up operations.
• Duties listed are at full performance grade GS-07 level.
• Compiles payment sheets for mileage, task time, and pilot flight time.

Job Requirements:

• Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check.
• Must be 18 years of age.
• Some Fire positions may have Conditions of Employment such as: a valid state driver’s license; a commercial driver’s license (CDL); pre-appointment and random drug testing; or a physical or medical examination.
• Successful completion of one-year probationary period, unless previously served.
• This is a Test Designated Position. You will be tested for illegal drugs prior to appointment and randomly thereafter. Appointment and continued employment is conditional on negative results.
• Willing to live/work in remote locations (volatile/unpredictable).
• Must pass the Work Capacity Test for certain Interagency Fire Program Management or Fire Program Management positions.
• Per Public Law 104-134 all Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to their financial institution.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service or exempt.
• Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit E-Verify.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.

Job Details:

Company: Us Forest Service

Vacancy Type: Full Time

Job Location: Portland, OR, US

Application Deadline: N/A

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