SIERRA NATIONAL FOREST (UPDATED 12/01/2013)
* * * OUTREACH and RECRUITMENT NOTICE for FIRE POSITIONS * * *
Apply by January 27, 2014
Bass Lake Ranger District—BLRD
High Sierra Ranger District—HSRD
Supervisors Office—SO
Emergency Command Center—ECC
For information on positions at BLRD, please contact David Cooper, 559.877.2218 ext. 3120, or you may send an email to .
For information on positions at HSRD, please contact Ron Garcia, 559.855.5355 ext. 3342, or you may send an email to .
For information on positions at the SO, please contact Pedro Martinez, 559.297.0706 ext. 4975, or you may send an email to .
For information on positions at ECC, please contact Anthony Masovero, 559.297.0706 ext. 3011, or you may send an email to .
The followingpositions are currently vacant. (When you apply to the announcement, please indicate the specific location). You can find these fire vacancies and others on
GS 462-9 Hotshot Superintendent; 1 position at BLRD (Batterson WC)OCR14-462- IHCSUPT-9G
GS 462-9Air Tanker Base Manager; 1 position—at Fresno Air Tanker Base(SO)
OCRP-462-AIRTANK-8/9G
GS 462-9 Air Tactical Group Supervisor (Air Attack); 1 position—at Fresno Air Tanker Base (SO)
Announcement is not in Open Continuous, but will be filled at Fire Hire. Announcement Number will be made public after January 1st.
GS462-6 Fire Prevention Technician; 1 position at BLRD (Jerseydale)
OCRP-462-PREV-5/6/7G & DP
GS 462-7 Fuels Technician; 1 position at BLRD (North Fork)
OCR14-462-DFUEL-6/7G & DP
GS 462-7 Fuels Technician; 1 positions at HSRD (Prather)
OCR14-462-DFUEL-6/7G & DP
GS 462-6 Fuels Technician; 1 positions at HSRD (Prather)
OCR14-462-DFUEL-6/7G & DP
GS 462-3/4/5Fire Apprentices; 2 positions at the SO (Clovis)
14(1)-462-WFAP-3/4/5DP
Contact Pedro Martinez, 559.297.0706 ext. 4975 orTheresa Rendon, 559.297.0706 ext. 4905.
The last day to apply to these OCR announcements is January 27, 2014. Selections and job offers are scheduled to be made by March 17, 2014. For additional assistance in understanding the hiring process, you may contact the Region 5, Fire Recruiter, Rita Yates at (530) 621-5288, Cell (707) 334-1394, or Email .
All interested employees should apply to all positions and locations, whether the position(s) are currently vacant or not. All positions vacated as a result of the incumbent promoting during the hiring round (referred to as a backfill) will also be available for filling.
(Forest Service applicants need to make sure that when they accept a position, they know immediate backfills will be made behind them, and declining at a later date will not be an option.)
Descriptions of the duties associated with these positions:
Read the descriptionsof these duties as listed on the job announcement at
Locations: The Sierra National Forest lies in Central California, on the western slope of the Sierra Nevada mountain range. This 1.3 million acre National Forest is bounded on the south by the Sequoia-Kings Canyon National Park and on the north by Yosemite National Park. The Supervisor's Office is located in Clovis, California.
The surrounding area offers endless opportunities for recreation, including camping, fishing, sailing, waterskiing, whitewater rafting and kayaking, off highway vehicle routes, skiing, hiking, backpacking, hunting and horseback riding.
Supervisors Office:The population of Clovis is approximately 95,000. It is midway between San Francisco and Los Angeles tucked inside the agriculturally rich San Joaquin Valley. It is easy to find located adjacent to Fresno. There are about 40 churches in Clovis of various denominations. The Clovis Unified School District, one of the highest rated school districts in the State, offers 34 elementary schools, six intermediate schools, and eight high schools. The average cost of a home is $250,000. Apartments can be rented from $575 to $1800 per month. We have 195 sunshine days, 71 partly cloudy, and 99 cloudy. Temperatures in the winter usually range from 36 low to 54 high, though few nights can get down below freezing. In the summer temperatures range from 64 to 97, with several days over 100 degrees.
Fresno is adjacent to Clovis. Its population is approximately 480,000 with a variety of amenities. The average cost of a home is $230,000. Rental rates range from $500 to $1800 a month for 3-bedroom homes and from $475 to $1700 for 2-bedroom apartments. Its symphony, local theatre companies, music and dance productions distinguish Fresno as a city with access to a wide variety of cultural events. Fresno Unified School District is the fifth largest district in California which includes Fresno City College, 61 elementary schools, 19 secondary schools, and eight high schools. California State University Fresno is located on Shaw and Cedar, approximately 5 miles from Clovis. For more information about the Sierra National Forest, and the Clovis and Fresno areas, check these websites:
High Sierra Ranger District: The District office is located in the town of Prather. Prather (and the nearby communities of Auberry and Tollhouse) are rural communities located about 30 minutes from the Sierra National Forest Supervisor’s Office in Clovis. Five wilderness areas enhance the High Sierra Ranger District: John Muir, Kaiser, Dinkey Lakes, Monarch and the Ansel Adams. In addition, there are six major lakes: Shaver, Huntington, Edison, Wishon, Courtright and Florence. The Kings River, a Wild and Scenic River, and the Kings River Special Management Area define the southern boundary of the District and Forest. The San Joaquin River borders the northern section of the District. The District comprises approximately 65% of the Sierra National Forest. Elevations on the district range from below 1,000 feet to over 13,000 feet. Hydropower is a major component of the District. The recreational opportunities such as hiking, fishing, kayaking, hunting, alpine skiing, nordic skiing, sailing, water skiing, white water rafting, snowmobile routes, mountain biking and tour cycling routes, 4-wheel drive routes, golfing, horseback riding, rock climbing and many more activities can be experienced on the District and in the surrounding area. For more information about the Prather area, check these websites:
Bass Lake Ranger District:The town of North Fork (geographic center of California, is situated in the Sierra Nevada foothills at the 2,600 foot elevation. The community's slogan is "Above the fog and below the snow!" North Fork has a population of around 3,700 people and has a grocery store, two gas stations, three hardware stores, several churches and restaurants, as well as a variety of other businesses. A former mill town whose people depended for decades upon the timber industry, the community is currently developing a plan to restore the old mill site for the benefit of the local economy. The town of North Fork has become a national role model for its work with the Forest Service in rural development.
For more information about the North Fork area, check these websites:
U.S. FOREST SERVICE – Region 5 (California)
Wildland Firefighter Apprenticeship Program
(WFAP)
Application Period: December 1, 2013 through January 27, 2014
14(1)-WFAP-462-3/4/5DP
The Wildland Firefighter Apprentice Program (WFAP) is an educational program designed to enhance and develop future Fire and Aviation Managers. The intent of the Program is to take an entry level firefighter and provide education, training and paid work experience over a 12 to 48 month period, depending on experience. This is a 3,000 hour on-the-job learning program including two month-long residential firefighting academies at the Wildland Fire Training Center at McClellan (Sacramento), California. Initial appointments are permanent seasonal: guaranteed 13 pay periods (6 months) plus 2 pay periods as needed. Upon completion of program requirements, Apprentices are eligible for noncompetitive promotions to the GS-462-5 Forestry Technician “Firefighter Type 1” without further competition and will be reassigned to a Permanent Full Time (PFT) position on a specific Module/Crew. Some positions may require a Commercial Driver’s license. Apprentices may be subject to random drug testing. Pay and locality scales are available on this web site Availability of government provided housing will vary by locations. Selectees must be able to meet the arduous fitness level and complete a Work Capacity Test consisting of a 3 mile hike within 45 minutes carrying a 45 pound pack. Applicants must be at least 18 and under 37 years of age. An age waiver may be granted to eligible Veterans who can meet the arduous physical standards of the position. US Citizenship and a High School graduate or GED are required. Selectees are required to maintain a valid State Driver’s License. Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered with the Selective Service. For more information on the Apprenticeship program go to
Duties: Serves as an apprentice firefighter on a wildland fire crew performing fire suppression and/or fuels management duties under the most adverse conditions of climate, fuels, and terrain. Performs various aspects of wildland and prescribed fire operations including preparation, ignition, monitoring, holding, and mop-up, driving engines to fire locations, frequently over unimproved roads. Starting pump engine, priming pump, adjusting engine speed and pump valves, laying hose, and using appropriate nozzles and nozzle adjustment in effective use of water and additives, loading helicopter personnel and cargo considering methods, weight distribution, necessity for securing, total weight, etc. and completes manifests of personnel and equipment being transported to the fire or other work site. Performs Forestry Technician duties with a variety of hand tools such as an axe, Pulaski, shovel, McLeod and chain saws. Wildland Firefighter Crews often travel throughout California and across the country performing fire suppression and support to other all-risk incidents.
Vacancy Announcement – 14(1)-WFAP-462-3/4/5DP will be open December 1, 2013through January 27, 2014 for opportunities in California (R-5). This Demo (DP) announcementwill be open to temporary government employees (summer firefighters), Veterans, members of the general public and current Federal employees. This is the agency wide/national announcement number for the WFAP. To apply for the WFAPGS-462-3/4/5 at California locationsyou must submit the on-line application no later than January 27, 2014, to be considered for these positions. This announcement will closeat 11:59 EST – 8:59 P.M. (or 20:59 hours) Pacific Standard Time.
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APPLICATION PROCESS: Applicants must access the vacancy announcements through USAJobs – . Applicants must establish a profile and build or upload a resume in the USAJobs site. For assistance in navigating USAJobs: Onceapplicants have established a Profile and Resume, that data will be used in all future applications without the need to reenter. Applicants are required to recertify their application every 30 days. Applicants need to attach any required supporting documents (IQCS Master Record, DD-214 to claim Veterans Preference, Transcripts, etc.) for each job applied to – they are not automatically added to your application from your profile. If combining education and experience, applicants must attach transcripts to receive credit. The SF-50 form is only needed if applicant is a current Career or Career Conditional employee. If your application documents are too large (more than 3MB) to upload into USAJobs, you can convert your documents into a Portable Document Format (PDF) file to reduce the file size. Please read the entire Vacancy Announcement carefully. Applicants respond to a series of questions to determine Core Eligibility, Minimum Qualification and Assessment Questions. Responses will be evaluated by Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) and Human Resources to confirm supporting documentation and experience from your resume and past Supervisor’s reference checks. Any level of Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies (KSACs) claimed in the Assessment statements must be supported and documented in your resume and attachments.
Veterans are encouraged to apply on the USAJobs web site under the Demo Authority (DP) where Veterans Preference is applied to eligible applicants. Veterans MUST submit a DD-214 if you are claiming Veteran’s Preference. Veteran applicants may qualify for funding under the GI Bill as the WFAPeducation/training is recognized by the Veterans Administration.
Specific duty locations have been consolidated under the National Forest Headquarter location. The nature of the WFAP may require a selectee to move to different duty locations across the Forest to gain expertise and complete program requirements.
Apply only to locations that you would accept a job offer.
Selections for Apprentice positions are scheduled to be made by March 28, 2014
To receive additional assistance in understanding the hiring process, contact the California Region 5, Fire Recruiter, Rita Yates at Cell (707) 334-1394 , (530) 621-5288, or Email
FOREST Consolidated Duty Locations and Local Contact Information:
Angeles National Forest To be considered for the following Duty Locations, select ARCADIA in USAJobs: Arcadia, Glendora, Lancaster, San Fernando, Saugus/Acton, and Valyermo. Contacts for specific information regarding current vacancies: Forest Civil Rights Officer –Tana Moreland 626-574-5222. Fire Point of Contact Tracy McGuff, , (818) 899-4516.
Cleveland National Forest To be considered for the following Duty Locations, select SAN DIEGO in USAJobs: Alpine, Corona, El Cajon, Ramona and San Diego. Contacts for specific information regarding current vacancies: Forest Civil Rights Officer –NidiaContreras 909-382-2668. Fire Point of Contact –Lisa Bilz 619-557-5262
Eldorado National Forest To be considered for the following Duty Locations, select PLACERVILLE in USAJobs: Georgetown, Grizzly Flats, Kyburz, Pine Grove, Pioneer, Placerville, and Pollock Pines. Contacts for specific information regarding current vacancies: Forest Civil Rights Officer – Thomas Nichols 530-621-5203. Fire Point of Contact – Cara Scott 530-621-5209.
Inyo National Forest To be considered for the following Duty Locations, select BISHOP in USAJobs: Bishop, Independence, June Lake, Lee Vining, Lone Pine, Mammoth Lakes, and Tom’s Place. Contacts for specific information regarding current vacancies: Forest Civil Rights Officer– Chris Moore(760) 873-2477 Fire Point of Contact – Dan O’Keefe 760-873-2574
Klamath National Forest To be considered for the following Duty Locations, select YREKA in USAJobs: Callahan, Fort Jones, Happy Camp, Klamath River, Mount Hebron, Macdoel,Sawers Bar, Salmon River, Scott Bar, Seiad Valley, and Yreka. Contacts for specific information regarding current vacancies: Forest Civil Rights Officer – Antoinette Griffith 530-841-4489 . Fire Point of Contact –Curtis Coots 530 841-4461.
Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit To be considered for the following Duty Location, select SOUTH LAKE TAHOE in USAJobs: South Lake Tahoe. Contacts for specific information regarding current vacancies: Forest Civil Rights Officer – Adrian Escobedo 530-543-2758. Fire Point of Contact – Mike Simmons 775-749-1802
Lassen National Forest To be considered for the following Duty Locations, select SUSANVILLE in USAJobs: Chester, Fall River Mills, Forest Ranch, Hat Creek, Manzanita Lake, Mineral, Old Station, and Susanville. Contacts for specific information regarding current vacancies: Forest Civil Rights Officer – Michael A Green 530-525-6603. Fire Point of Contact – Walter Malena 530-257-5575
Los Padres National Forest To be considered for the following Duty Locations, select GOLETA in USAJobs: Arroyo Grande, Big Sur, Carpinteria, Fillmore, Frazier Park/ Fillmore, Goleta, Greenfield, Jolon, King City, Los Olivos, New Cuyama, Ojai, Piru, Santa Barbara, Santa Maria, Santa Margarita, and Santa Ynez. Contacts for specific information regarding current vacancies: Forest Civil Rights Officer Sarah Majdiak –805-961-5748. Fire Point of Contact – Sheryl Woods 805--455-5917 or 805-605-4995
Mendocino National Forest To be considered for the following Duty Locations, select WILLOWS in USAJobs: Covelo, Elk Creek, Paskenta, Stonyford, Upper Lake, and Willows. Contacts for specific information regarding current vacancies: Forest Civil Rights Officer – Barbara Leach 530-934-1103. Fire Point of Contact – Jesse Roach 530-934-1142
Modoc National Forest To be considered for the following Duty Locations, select ALTURAS in USAJobs: Adin, Alturas, Canby, Cedarville, and Tulelake. Contacts for specific information regarding current vacancies: Forest Civil Rights Officer – Vacant – Tyler Otterson 530-640-0442
Plumas National Forest To be considered for the following Duty Locations, select QUINCY in USAJobs: Beckworth, Belden, Berry Creek, Blairsden, Challenge, Chilcoot, Doyle, Greenville, Oroville, Quincy, Strawberry Valley. Contacts for specific information regarding current vacancies: Forest Civil Rights OfficerDaidreWilliams (530) Fire Point of Contacts – Pete Duncan 530-283-7831 or Kris Levitoff 530-283-7845
San Bernardino National Forest To be considered for the following Duty Locations, select SAN BERNARDINO in USAJobs: Big Bear City, Fawnskin, Idyllwild, Lytle Creek, Mentone,Skyforest. Contacts for specific information regarding current vacancies: Forest Civil Rights Officer –NidiaContreras 909-382-2668. Fire Point of Contact – Eric Sweetman 909-382-2894
Sequoia National Forest To be considered for the following Duty Locations, select PORTERVILLE in USAJobs: Bakersfield, Blackrock, California Hot Springs, Dunlap, Glenville, Havilah, Hume, Johnsondale, Kernville, , Lake Isabella, Mirimonte, Pinehurst, Porterville, Springville, WoffordHeights. Contacts for specific information regarding current vacancies: Forest Civil Rights Officer – Paulla Stephens 559-784-1500. Fire Point of Contact– Maribel Moreno(559) 782-3120 Ext 716
Shasta-Trinity National Forest To be considered for the following Duty Locations, select REDDING in USAJobs: Big Bar, Burnt Ranch, Hayfork, Hyampom, Junction City, Lake Head, Lewiston, McCloud, Mount Shasta, Mountain Gate, Platina, Redding, Trinity Center, Weaverville. Contacts for specific information regarding current vacancies: Forest Civil Rights Officer – Manti Heitman 530-226-2367 . Fire Point of Contact – John Wood 530-226-2375
Sierra National Forest To be considered for the following Duty Locations, select CLOVIS in USAJobs: Big Creek, Dinky Creek, Fish Camp, Fresno, Mariposa, North Fork, Oakhurst, Prather, Tollhouse, Trimmer, Clovis. Contacts for specific information regarding current vacancies: Forest Civil Rights Officer – Mary McDonough 559- 297-0706 Ext 4880. Fire Point of Contacts – Theresa Rendon 559-297-0706 Ext 4905 or Pedro Martinez
Six Rivers National Forest To be considered for the following Duty Locations, select EUREKA in USAJobs: Eureka, Fortuna, Gasquet, Mad River, Oak Botton, Orleans, Ruth, Salyer, T- Bar, Willow Creek, Zenia. Contacts for specific information regarding current vacancies: Forest Civil Rights Officer – Kathy Allen 707-441-3557. Fire Point of Contact – Jesse Knox 707-441-3514,
Stanislaus National Forest To be considered for the following Duty Locations, select SONORA in USAJobs: Groveland, Hathaway Pines, Mi-Wuk Village, Pinecrest, Sonora. Contacts for specific information regarding current vacancies: Forest Civil Rights Officer – Michael Perez 209-532-3671 Ext 425. Fire Point of Contact - Clint Gould 209-532-3671 Ext 272 .