Wildland Firefighter (Smokejumper)

About this role

In order to qualify, you must meet the eligibility and qualifications requirements as defined below by the closing date of the announcement. For more information on the qualifications for this position, visit the Office of Personnel Management's General Schedule Qualification Standards. Your application and resume must clearly show that you possess the experience requirements. Transcripts must be provided for qualifications based on education. Provide course descriptions as necessary. GW-06: One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least GW-5 grade level in federal service or equivalent. GW-06: Education cannot be substituted for this grade level. Examples of specialized experience include: Performed parachute jumps under many conditions while executing landings on rough terrain, open areas, mountain slopes, and/or timber; Suppressed the full range of difficult and complex wildland fire using common and proven basic techniques; Served as a Squad boss on a Fire Crew, Helitack Crew, Pump Crew or served as Crew Boss, Fire Boss, or Sector Boss. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps,

Requirements

In order to qualify, you must meet the eligibility and qualifications requirements as defined below by the closing date of the announcement. For more information on the qualifications for this position, visit the Office of Personnel Management's General Schedule Qualification Standards. Your application and resume must clearly show that you possess the experience requirements. Transcripts must be provided for qualifications based on education. Provide course descriptions as necessary. GW-06: One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least GW-5 grade level in federal service or equivalent. GW-06: Education cannot be substituted for this grade level. Examples of specialized experience include: Performed parachute jumps under many conditions while executing landings on rough terrain