US Forest Service- Pacific Northwest Region
Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest
OUTREACH NOTICE- 2013 Fire Season
GS-3 and GS-4 Temporary Seasonal Wildland Firefighter Positions
Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest
High Cascades RD
High Cascades Ranger District
The High Cascades RD on the Rogue River-Siskiyou NF will be hiring 7-10 temporary seasonal forestry technician, wildland firefighter positions for the 2013 fire season. These positions will serve on either a type 6 fire engine out of Butte Falls, OR or on a 6-10 person handcrew out of Prospect, OR. Referral lists will be requested starting Mid-February for GS-3 and GS-4 levels.
The district averages around 30 starts per year primarily from lightning. The engine crew runs seven days per week with staggered staffing and usually is dispatched off-forest once or twice each season. The Handcrew is also responsible for initial attack and averages 2-3 off-forest dispatches each season. Government housing may be available for about $35/week.
The Forest
The Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest covers 1.8 million acres in southwest Oregon with a small portion in northwestern California. It encompasses coastal mountains, Cascade Mountains, and the Rogue River from near its origin to where it flows into the Pacific Ocean. The Forest is recognized for its world-class rivers, biological diversity, fisheries resources, geology, wilderness areas, watersheds, and year-round outdoor recreation.
The Forest has five Ranger Districts with offices located in the communities of Powers, Gold Beach, Brookings, Cave Junction, Grants Pass, Prospect, Butte Falls, Ashland, and Ruch. The Forest includes the J. Herbert Stone Nursery in Central Point. The Supervisor’s office is located in Medford. The Forest lies predominately within Coos, Curry, Josephine, Klamath and Jackson counties in Oregon, with some land in Siskiyou, and Del Norte Counties in California.
Positions Available
Series / Grade / Specialty / Anouncement Number / # of Vacancies462 / GS-3 / Engine/Handcrew / Top of Form
TEMPOCR-0462-03-FIRE-DT
Bottom of Form / 2 to 5
462 / GS-4 / Engine / Top of Form
TEMPOCR-0462-4-ENGINE-DT
Bottom of Form / 1 to 3
462 / GS-4 / Handcrew / Top of Form
TEMPOCR-462-4-HANDCREW-DT
Bottom of Form / 2 to 3
How to Apply
Apply through USAJOBS at usajobs.com. Search for the vacancy announcements and choose the correct announcement that matches the list above for which position you are interested in applying for. Applicants need to build a resume and profile in USAjobs prior to applying. AVUE is no longer the application process for the US Forest Service. Choose locations of Prospect, OR and Butte Falls, OR.
POSITION INFORMATION:
WORK CAPACITY TEST (WCT) for Wildland Firefighters: This position participates in wildland firefighting activities. Based on the type of work performed, TAKING and PASSING the WCT at the ARDUOUS level is a condition of employment. The Arduous fitness (Pack) test requires completing a three (3) mile hike within forty-five (45) minutes, while carrying a forty-five (45) pound pack. You are strongly encouraged to consult with your physician and begin training immediately if applying for this position. This announcement constitutes the required 30 days advanced notice for testing requirements.
Applicants should indicate any and all geographic location in order to be considered for these specific positions. The Referral list of qualified candidates will be requested as early as February 11, 2013.
If interested please email or hardcopy mail a resume to one of the contact(s) listed below. Applicants should make an attempt to schedule a face to face introduction if possible. Our current schedule is Monday - Friday from 0800 - 1630. For correspondence often email is best since we are in and out of the office. Applicants still need to apply through USAjobs.
Apply on-line @ http://www.usajobs.gov and then search for the announcement number(s) listed above. Please select Prospect, OR and Butte Falls, OR as a location you wish to apply.
To qualify for a GS-3 position you must have graduated high school or equivalent with 6 months of general work experience or equivalent.
To qualify for a GS-4 position you must have six months of wildland firefighter experience.
Contacts
Engine Crew – Eric Siemer (Captain 61) in Butte Falls, OR
Phone 541-865-2763 cell 406-360-0071 of email-
Handcrew- Joe Welburn (Captain 6) in Prospect, OR
Phone 541-560-3446 email
730 Laurel Ave, Butte Falls, OR 97522
Or
47201 Hwy 62, Prospect, OR 97536