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| Intern Program Fire Dispatcher | Posted on Mon Mar 15 17:59:31 2010 |
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The Sequoia National Forest is advertising a Federal Career Intern Program Fire Dispatcher GS-0462- 5/6/7. The announcement period will be open from March 12, 2010 to March 26, 2010. If Interested in this position please apply by completing the attached application and provide a resume and transcripts to the address enclosed in the announcement. Career Intern Program requirements: Students who complete a Bachelor's or Graduate degree from an accredited college or university or who will complete all of their requirements within six months may apply for the Career Intern Program. If applying based on education, you must have an overall college GPA of 3.0 or better. Wendy Russ Administrative Operations Specialist Sequoia National Forest 559-784-1501 ext.1200 559-781-0130 fax 760-417-1223 cell Opportunity Type: Announcement Organizational Unit :R5 - Sequoia National Forest Series : 0462– Forestry Technician Grade: 5/6/7 Duty Location City: Porterville Duty Location State : CA Primary Contact : Steve J Phillips/R5/USDAFS Position Description : This position serves as a Fire Dispatcher Trainee (Career Intern), located in a dispatch center. This may be a single agency dispatch office or interagency dispatch center. The employee acquires knowledge, skills, and abilities required for the target position. Receives formal classroom and on-the-job training to augment professional academic preparation and secure a practical understanding of the duties and responsibilities of the respective career field. Works with more experienced staff on a wide variety of fire management projects. The area involved may encompass federal, state, tribal and private lands within the dispatch center's area of influence. The center is responsible primarily for wildland fire preparedness and suppression support activities, but may respond to all-risk incidents as needed or directed. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a fire dispatcher in support of fire suppression activities. Wildland firefighting experience on the fire line is a mandatory requirement and must be obtained prior to the two year completion of the training program. If you have specific questions about this position, contact Steve Phillips at 559-782-3120, extension 720, or e-mail at sjphillips@fs.fed.us |
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| Smokejumper Squad Leader | Posted on Mon Mar 15 17:51:52 2010 |
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U.S. Forest Service, Pacific Southwest Region Fire and Aviation Management GS-462-7 Forestry Technician (Smokejumper Squad Leader) Redding, CA The Pacific Southwest Region’s Fire and Aviation Management staff is recruiting for a permanent, full-time GS-462-7 Smokejumper Squad Leader position to be located at the Northern California Service Center in Redding, CA. This is an exciting opportunity and will provide the applicant with a challenging and rewarding experience on one of the largest fire management training programs in the nation. The purpose of this notice is to determine if there are interested and qualified individuals. This outreach notice is in effect from March 12, 2010 through April 2, 2010. If you are interested in this opportunity, please complete the attached form and return it to amset@fs.fed.us via email, fax to 559-855-2666, or mail hard copy to: Susan Sova U.S. Forest Service Adaptive Management Services 34849 Maxon Road Sanger, CA 93657 If you have questions about this position, please feel free to contact Don Sand at 530-226-2889. Announcement Numbers: OCRP-SMKJMPR-462-7G (open to federal employees or current government status only) ADS10-R5-R05FA-00229DP (Demonstration Project-external open to US Citizens) This announcement may be viewed by clicking on the announcement number above or by following the links below and searching the USAJOBS or AVUE Digital Services websites. Applicants should print/review the announcement carefully and ensure that their application is filed on or before April 2, 2010. http://www.avuedigitalservices.com http://www.usajobs.opm.gov Position Information: This position serves as squad leader of a small crew of smokejumpers in parachute jumping and fire suppression. Upon completion of annual refresher training, is subject to work assignment throughout the Region, in any other Forest Service Region, or for other Government agencies concerned with managing forest or range lands. This is a primary firefighter position under the provisions of 5 USC 8336(c) and 5 USC 8412(d). The qualification requirements specified in the Interagency Fire Management (IFPM) Qualification Standards and Guide must be met prior to entrance into this position. This position participates in wildland firefighting activities. Based on the type of work performed, TAKING and PASSING the Work Capacity Test (WCT) at the ARDUOUS level is a ''condition of employment.'' The Arduous Fitness (Pack) Test consists of a three (3) mile hike, within forty-five (45) minutes, while carrying a forty-five (45) pound pack. In addition, this position must pass a physical training (PT) test. The test is taken in one time frame with 5-minute breaks between specific exercises. The exercises are: 7 pull-ups; 45 sit-ups; 25 push-ups; and a one and one-half mile run in less than 11 minutes. Physical Requirements: Height: Individuals without shoes must not exceed 77 inches or be less than 60 inches. Weight: Individuals must weigh no less than 120 pounds and no more than 200 pounds without clothes. Eyes: Individuals must be free from acute or chronic eye disease. Corrected distant vision must test at least 20/20 (Snellen) in one eye and at least 20/30 (Snellen) in the other. Individuals must be able to read printed material the size of typewritten characters, correction permitted. Ears: Individuals must not have acute or chronic disease of the external, middle, or internal ear. Using an audiometer of measurement, there should be no loss of 25 or more decibels in each ear at the speech frequency range. A hearing aid is not permitted. Major Duties: Participates in and successfully completes an annual one-week refresher course in parachute jumping, parachute handling, firefighting, and use of specialized tools and techniques. As dispatched to fire, makes parachute jumps from various aircraft under varying elevations, wind, terrain, and ground conditions. Makes landings on rough terrain, open areas, mountainous slopes, and timber. Suppresses wildland fire using a variety of hand and power tools such as Pulaski, shovel, chain saw, crosscut saw, and McLeod. Moves dirt, chops brush and logs, fells trees or snags, applies water by hose or backpump, etc., to build fireline and control spreading wildland fire. Travel to fire assignments may vary from parachute jumping to foot travel, truck, bus, helicopter, etc., and fire action may vary from individual efforts to serving as a member of specialized Interregional Fire Crew, Helitack Crew, Pump Crew, etc. Serves as Crew Boss of up to 25 firefighters and Fire Boss III. May serve in any capacity as assigned and qualified such as Sector Boss or Heliport Manager. Inspects, repairs, and packs parachutes as licensed rigger. Serves as load master for loading equipment and supplies, or dispatcher in ordering and dispatching aircraft and initial attack forces. Cares for and maintains tools, equipment, jump gear, and parachutes. May be assigned to other resource management activities such as recreation, timber, or reforestation when not performing fire suppression duties. Serves as work leader of a crew of 5 to 8 GS-5 and GS-6 smokejumpers engaged in parachute jumping and fire suppression work. Lead responsibilities include, but are not limited to: distributes workload among employees, checks progress of work and makes adjustments, accepts finished work and amends or rejects work not meeting standards, instructs employees in specific job techniques, gives on-the-job training to new employees, checks working conditions and ensures work is done safely, monitors performance and disciplinary problems, resolves informal complaints from employees, reports on employee performance, and makes work reports including work time and leave. Knowledge Required: Knowledge of standard forestry practices, methods, and techniques, including accepted fire suppression methods to be used in various types of fuels and under a variety of conditions of weather and terrain. Thorough knowledge of fire behavior: causes of fire, influence of wind, slope, topography, fuel moisture. Skill in parachute jumping: safety checks and exit procedures from a variety of aircraft; guiding parachute to landing target under different wind and drift conditions; emergency actions in case of parachute malfunction or unforeseen conditions of terrain, ground cover, or wind drift; let down procedures for descent from tall trees; cargo retrieval techniques. One season of Smokejumping experience required. Knowledge of FAA regulations and procedures and skill in packing parachutes to be licensed senior parachute rigger. Basic knowledge of work procedures and practices in working with helicopters and aircraft. Skill in use of hand tools such as Pulaski, shovel, and crosscut saw, chain saw and portable pumps to build fireline and control wildfire. Knowledge of fire and flight terminology to communicate with crew members, dispatchers, pilots, and other personnel involved in fire suppression activities, including use of radios and ground signals. Thorough knowledge of accepted safety practices to prevent injury or loss of life in parachute jumping, fire suppression, helicopter operations, retardant dropping, etc. Knowledge of first aid procedures to provide emergency care and transport in case of injuries. |
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| Federal Career Intern Program Civil Engineer | Posted on Fri Mar 12 21:34:40 2010 |
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Engineering Careers U.S. BUREAU OF RECLAMATION, MP CONSTRUCTION OFFICE WILLOWS, CALIFORNIA Announcement No.: BOR-MPCO Position: Civil Engineer, GS-0810-05/07/09 Applications will be accepted until further notice U.S. Citizenship is required. Permanent Entry Level Position in Grades GS-5 through GS-9. Salaries dependent upon qualifications GS-5: $32,084 to $ 39,491 per annum GS-7: $39,738 to $48,909 per annum GS-9: $48,604 to $59,818 per annum Promotion Potential: Promotion potential to the full performance GS-11 grade level (presuming satisfactory job performance). Travel and relocation expenses may be paid. Prefer applicants graduating in December. Brief Description of the Program: The purpose of the Federal Career Intern Program is to hire entrylevel professional talent into the civilian workforce and provide training and experience to develop mid and seniorlevel leadership within the Bureau of Reclamation and Department of the Interior. Individuals selected for this program serve a 2-year internship and are provided formal classroom and on-the-job training to augment the knowledge and skills gained through academic study and work experience. The program will provide an opportunity to learn the Federal system and the chance for challenging and interesting work career with the Bureau of Reclamation. Brief Description of Duties: At the GS-5 through GS-9 level, the employee serves as an Engineering intern. Assignments are designed to provide opportunities for progressive application of academic theories and basic principles of civil engineering. Plans and conducts office engineering studies and field investigations of engineering problems associated with the physical operation and maintenance of water delivery systems. Develops field design data for repair, rehabilitation, and miscellaneous construction contracts and provides civil engineering design services for projects developed by the MPCO (road repairs or construction, building modification, concrete construction, grading, etc.) Inspects contractor performance for adherence to government specifications. Conducts studies and prepares reports on a variety of special engineering problems, reviewing data and proposals of other divisions to assure adequacy of civil engineering information. Serves on a survey crew, performs laboratory tests of concrete and earth materials to verify properties of materials installed onsite for construction contracts. Monitors and reviews information required for Safety of Dams Program and monitoring of major dams and structures. Considerable travel may be required. About the MP Construction Office: the MP Construction Office, located in Willows, California, was created in 1990 to manage the Mid Pacific Region’s growing construction program in southern Oregon, western Nevada, and central and northern California. The Office is the cornerstone of all preconstruction, onsite construction management and construction contract administration thoughout the Region for new construction, rehabilitation of existing facilities, concrete structures and buildings, safety of dams modifications, canals, pipelines, earthen dams, pumping facilities, storage dams and reservoirs, fish facilities, temperature devices, fish screens, and power FEDERAL CAREER INTERN PROGRAM generating facilities. The Office maintains satellite field offices at specific sites when necessary. Visit the MP Construction Office website at www.usbr.gov/mp/mpco. Benefits of Federal Employment: Excellent Vacation & Sick Leave Health & Life Insurance Flexible Work Schedules Paid Federal holidays Retirement Plan & 401K Equivalent Promotion Opportunities Basic Qualifications: Recent Graduates are encouraged to apply. Basic Education Requirement: Degree in professional engineering. To be acceptable, the curriculum must: 1) be in a school of engineering with at least one engineering curriculum accredited by the ABET; or 2) include differential and integral calculus and courses (more advanced than first-year physics and chemistry) in five of the following seven areas of engineering science or physics: a) statics, dynamics; b) strength of materials (stress-strain relationships); c) fluid mechanics, hydraulics; d) thermodynamics; electrical fields and circuits; f) nature and properties of materials relating particle and aggregate structure to properties); and g) any other comparable area of fundamental engineering science or physics, such as optics, heat transfer, soil mechanics, or electronics. - OR - (B) Combination of education and experience with course work as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education. GS-05: entry level. If you are claiming veteran’s preference, also submit a copy of your military discharge (D D-214) and if applicable, an SF-15 form, Application for 10-point Veteran’s Preference with the supporting documentation identified on the form. Submit your application to Vicky Haney at Bureau of Reclamation, MP Construction Office, 1140 W. Wood St. Willows, CA 95988 Or, email your application to: vhaney@mp.usbr.gov Or, fax your application to: (530) 934-7679 For additional information please contact: Vicky Haney at 530-934-1342 |
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| Federal Career Intern Program civil Engineer | Posted on Fri Mar 12 21:33:34 2010 |
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Engineering Careers U.S. BUREAU OF RECLAMATION, MP CONSTRUCTION OFFICE WILLOWS, CALIFORNIA Announcement No.: BOR-MPCO Position: Civil Engineer, GS-0810-05/07/09 Applications will be accepted until further notice U.S. Citizenship is required. Permanent Entry Level Position in Grades GS-5 through GS-9. Salaries dependent upon qualifications GS-5: $32,084 to $ 39,491 per annum GS-7: $39,738 to $48,909 per annum GS-9: $48,604 to $59,818 per annum Promotion Potential: Promotion potential to the full performance GS-11 grade level (presuming satisfactory job performance). Travel and relocation expenses may be paid. Prefer applicants graduating in December. Brief Description of the Program: The purpose of the Federal Career Intern Program is to hire entrylevel professional talent into the civilian workforce and provide training and experience to develop mid and seniorlevel leadership within the Bureau of Reclamation and Department of the Interior. Individuals selected for this program serve a 2-year internship and are provided formal classroom and on-the-job training to augment the knowledge and skills gained through academic study and work experience. The program will provide an opportunity to learn the Federal system and the chance for challenging and interesting work career with the Bureau of Reclamation. Brief Description of Duties: At the GS-5 through GS-9 level, the employee serves as an Engineering intern. Assignments are designed to provide opportunities for progressive application of academic theories and basic principles of civil engineering. Plans and conducts office engineering studies and field investigations of engineering problems associated with the physical operation and maintenance of water delivery systems. Develops field design data for repair, rehabilitation, and miscellaneous construction contracts and provides civil engineering design services for projects developed by the MPCO (road repairs or construction, building modification, concrete construction, grading, etc.) Inspects contractor performance for adherence to government specifications. Conducts studies and prepares reports on a variety of special engineering problems, reviewing data and proposals of other divisions to assure adequacy of civil engineering information. Serves on a survey crew, performs laboratory tests of concrete and earth materials to verify properties of materials installed onsite for construction contracts. Monitors and reviews information required for Safety of Dams Program and monitoring of major dams and structures. Considerable travel may be required. About the MP Construction Office: the MP Construction Office, located in Willows, California, was created in 1990 to manage the Mid Pacific Region’s growing construction program in southern Oregon, western Nevada, and central and northern California. The Office is the cornerstone of all preconstruction, onsite construction management and construction contract administration thoughout the Region for new construction, rehabilitation of existing facilities, concrete structures and buildings, safety of dams modifications, canals, pipelines, earthen dams, pumping facilities, storage dams and reservoirs, fish facilities, temperature devices, fish screens, and power FEDERAL CAREER INTERN PROGRAM generating facilities. The Office maintains satellite field offices at specific sites when necessary. Visit the MP Construction Office website at www.usbr.gov/mp/mpco. Benefits of Federal Employment: Excellent Vacation & Sick Leave Health & Life Insurance Flexible Work Schedules Paid Federal holidays Retirement Plan & 401K Equivalent Promotion Opportunities Basic Qualifications: Recent Graduates are encouraged to apply. Basic Education Requirement: Degree in professional engineering. To be acceptable, the curriculum must: 1) be in a school of engineering with at least one engineering curriculum accredited by the ABET; or 2) include differential and integral calculus and courses (more advanced than first-year physics and chemistry) in five of the following seven areas of engineering science or physics: a) statics, dynamics; b) strength of materials (stress-strain relationships); c) fluid mechanics, hydraulics; d) thermodynamics; electrical fields and circuits; f) nature and properties of materials relating particle and aggregate structure to properties); and g) any other comparable area of fundamental engineering science or physics, such as optics, heat transfer, soil mechanics, or electronics. - OR - (B) Combination of education and experience with course work as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education. GS-05: entry level. If you are claiming veteran’s preference, also submit a copy of your military discharge (D D-214) and if applicable, an SF-15 form, Application for 10-point Veteran’s Preference with the supporting documentation identified on the form. Submit your application to Vicky Haney at Bureau of Reclamation, MP Construction Office, 1140 W. Wood St. Willows, CA 95988 Or, email your application to: vhaney@mp.usbr.gov Or, fax your application to: (530) 934-7679 For additional information please contact: Vicky Haney at 530-934-1342 |
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| Air Conditioning Equip Mechanic- Dept of Navy | Posted on Fri Mar 12 21:27:06 2010 |
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Job Title: AIR CONDITIONING EQUIPMENT MECHANIC WORKER Department: Department Of The Navy Agency: Naval Facilities Engineering Command Job Announcement Number: SW0-5306-08-TP617896-DE SALARY RANGE: 43,389.00 - 50,610.00 USD /year Full performance level WG-08. OPEN PERIOD: Thursday, March 11, 2010 to Thursday, March 18, 2010 SERIES & GRADE: WG-5306-08 POSITION INFORMATION: Full-Time. This position is a full-time temporary position not to exceed one year. Temporary appointments may be extended at the discretion of management and in accordance with applicable regulations. DUTY LOCATIONS: 1 vacancy - Coronado, CA WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED: Open to all U.S. citizens. Civil Service status is not required. |
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