Deadline: Sat, 11/05/2022 - 12:00pm Employer: US Forest Service Job Field: Forestry Job Type: Seasonal, Temporary, Internship Location: Oregon Location Detail: Umpqua Job Description: The Umpqua National Forest within the Northwest Region (OR, WA) is looking for a committed, hardworking, highly skilled workforce to suppress wildfires, prevent wildfires, and work in fuels management on 5 different locations in Oregon during the FY23 R6 PERM FIRE EVENT. The fire and aviation management programs are very rewarding and requires talented people working safely as part of a team in a variety of specialized positions; including dispatch, engine crews, fuels management, hand crews, interagency hotshot crews, and prevention. The Fire Hire program is being implemented to streamline the hiring process for permanent fire positions and provide consistent hiring around the Region. This hiring process assists the national forests in the Northwest Region to fill vacancies in a more efficient and timely manner. Working on the Umpqua National Forest The Umpqua National Forest covers nearly one million acres along the western slopes of the Cascade Mountains in Southwest Oregon. The Forest encompasses a diverse area of sparkling rivers and lakes, deep canyons, and rugged mountains up to 9,200 feet in elevation. The Umpqua produces a wealth of water resources, forest, wildlife, fish habitat, minerals, and outdoor recreation opportunities. Visitors discover a diverse place of thundering waters, high mountain lakes, heart-stopping rapids, and peaceful ponds. The Forest is characterized by its many waterfalls, acres of native forest, three wildernesses, and the Oregon Cascades Recreation Area. Also within the Umpqua is the Diamond Lake Recreation Composite, one of the largest developed recreational facilities within the Forest Service. About 75% of the Forest is within the Umpqua Basin, which is also the boundaries of Douglas County. The Forest comprises 25% of Douglas County. Miscellaneous: About the Ranger Districts: Cottage Grove R.D. – Located about 30 minutes south of Eugene, primarily used as a work center and is co-located with Dorena Tree Improvement Center. One can enjoy lush mixed conifer forests, mountain creeks, and waterfalls while visiting the northernmost ranger district of the Umpqua National Forest. Currently one fuels technician is hosted out of this office. Both Cottage Grove and Eugene offer plenty of services. North Umpqua Ranger District - located in Glide, 20 minutes east of Roseburg. Two Type 3 Engines are hosted out of this location. Here engines respond to lightning fires, along with prescribed burning and routine maintenance. Glide has a convenience store, post office, restaurants, churches, and schools. Diamond Lake Ranger District - located in Toketee, 60 miles east of Roseburg and 40 miles east of Glide. Two type 3 engines and a 20-person Type 2 IA hand crew are hosted out of this location. The workload here is much the same as the other units with an abundance of fire suppression, prescribed fire and other project work. You can walk to Toketee Reservoir for boating and fishing. This duty station is in the heart of the Forest with plenty of recreation opportunities just minutes away. It is 60 miles to the nearest full-service grocery store or medical services. Diamond Lake Resort is a 15- minute drive which offers some amenities. Tiller Ranger District – is our southernmost unit; it hosts Two Type 3 engines, a Type 6 engine, and a 20-person Type 2 IA hand crew. Like the other units, crews are busy with prescribed burning and project work when not directly working on fire suppression activities. There is no cell phone service, but Wi-Fi is available. Tiller has one small convenience store. It’s a 30-minute drive to Canyonville or Shady Cove which have a full-service grocery store and limited medical services, and 60 minutes to Roseburg or Medford. The Supervisor’s Office and Service Center are in Roseburg, OR. The Supervisors Office hosts our centralized Roseburg Interagency Communication Center (RICC). RICC includes a Center Manager, an Assistant Center Manager and multiple IA dispatchers. In addition, 1 Type 3 Engine and the Wolf Creek Interagency Hotshot Crew are hosted out of Roseburg at the Service Center. Roseburg’s population is about 21,000, and offers multiple stores, restaurants, churches, theaters, clubs, and other services. Centralized dispatch is located in the SO, which also houses two other federal agencies. No government housing is available. Most positions require the successful completion of the Work Capacity Test; 3-miles hike with a 45 lb pack in under 45 minutes. Firefighters are expected to work in stressful and adverse operating conditions, including long hours, heavy workloads, emergency situations, and many days away from home. It is not uncommon to be spiked out in a remote portion of a wildland fire for up to 14 days, working 16–18-hour shifts, eating a military ration food (MRE), without shower or bathroom facilities available. To be successful each firefighter has to be able to function and communicate in a Team Environment. Poison Oak and Bees can be a concern in this environment. Benefits: Government Housing: May be available at the following Duty Locations: • Tiller, OR (Tiller R.D.) – on location – walking distance to Ranger Station • Glide, OR (North Umpqua R.D.) – 20 minutes east of Glide at Steamboat work center • Idleyld Park, OR (Diamond Lake R.D.) – on location – walking distance to Ranger Statio How to Apply: HOW TO APPLY: Please read the entire announcement and all the instructions before you begin. You must complete the application process and submit all required documents electronically by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on October 11, 2022. Assistance is available during business hours (normally 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Monday - Friday). Applying online is highly encouraged. .If applying online poses a hardship, please contact our office well before the closing date for an alternate method. All hardship application packages with supporting documents must be received no later than noon on the closing date of the announcement in order to be entered into the system prior to its closing. This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities on a case-by-case basis. Please contact us if you require this for any part of the application and hiring process. Step1 – Create a Login.gov account If you already have an account, skip to Step 2). You must create a login.gov account to sign in to USAJOBS. The service login.gov offers secure and private online access to government programs. To create a login.gov account, visit https://www.login.gov/help/ Step2 – Create a USAJOBS account (if you do not already have one) at www.usajobs.gov. It is recommended that as part of your profile you set up automatic email notification to be informed when the status of your application changes. If you choose not to set up this automatic notification, then you will have to log into your USAJOBS account to check on the status of your application. Step 3 - Create a Resume with USAJOBS or upload a Resume into your USAJOBS account. You may want to customize your resume to ensure it documents duties and accomplishments you have gained that are directly related to this position in order to verify that qualifications are met. In addition, your resume must support your responses to the online questionnaire (you may preview the online questionnaire by clicking on the link at the end of the How You Will Be Evaluated section of the job announcement). Step 4 - Click "Apply Online" and follow the prompts to complete the Occupational Questionnaire and attach any additional documents that may be required. You can update your application or documents anytime while the announcement is open. Simply log into your USAJOBS account and click on "Application Status." Click on the position title, and then select "Update Application” to continue. REQUIREDDOCUMENTS: The following documents must be submitted to constitute a complete application package. It is your responsibility to ensure that all required documents are received within the required timeframes. Our office cannot be responsible for incompatible software, delays in the mail service etc. Failure to submit required, legible documents will result in elimination from consideration. • Resume that includes the following information: 1) job information for which you are applying; 2) personal information; 3) education; 4) work experience; 5) other qualifications (including IQCS Master Record); and references with their current email and phone number. • College Transcripts if education is required for meeting basic qualifications and/or you are substituting education for specialized experience. An unofficial copy is sufficient with the application, however, if selected, an official college transcript will be required. • DD-214 (Member 4 Copy) and/or SF-15 Application for 10-point Veteran Preference if claiming Veterans’ Preference or eligibility for appointment under the VRA, VEOA, or 30% Disabled Veterans hiring authority. • SF-50 Notification of Personnel Action if you are a current or former Federal employee that will verify your federal status, position title, series and grade. FSA County employees must provide the most recent Notification of Personnel Action (Form SF-50-B or FSA-50) that verifies permanent status. Also provide the SF- 50 that reflects the highest grade level held on a permanent basis or the full performance level of your current position, whichever is higher. • Annual Performance Appraisal if you are a current Federal employee. Submit the most recently completed annual performance appraisal (dated within 18 months) which identifies the employee's official rating of record, signed by the supervisor, or a statement advising why the performance appraisal is unavailable. Do not submit a performance plan. • IQCS Master Record showing your training and qualifications for the position. If an IQCS Master Record in not available, some form of documented proof of training and qualifications will be needed for most positions. NOTE: If a document is resubmitted in USAjobs, it replaces the previous submission, which means the previous document is no longer available to the Human Resources Office. If you are adding to, rather than replacing a previous submission, you must upload both the old document and the new document. Agency Contact Information: HRM Contact Center Phone: 877-372-7248 Option 2 TDD: 800-877-8339 Email: fsjobs@fs.fed.us Agency Information: USDA Forest Service Do not mail in applications. 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