OUTREACH NOTICE
Details/Temporary
Promotions
Forestry
Technician Smokejumper Positions
GS-462-07: Squad Leader
GS-462-07/08: Spotter
GS-462-09: Assistant Foreman
Region 1 Forest Service, Fire Aviation
& Air, will soon fill NTE 120 day temporary promotions/details for Smokejumper positions, at the
Aerial Fire Depot (AFD), in Missoula, Montana.
GS-0462-07, Squad Leader: The primary purpose is to parachute into rugged terrain and suppress
wildfires and serve as a team leader over smokejumper operations as well as
perform other fire support functions.
GS-0462-07/08, Spotter: The primary purpose is to direct an aerial attack and delivery operation
involving smokejumpers, cargo, retardant, and helicopters.
GS-0462-09, Assistant
Foreman: The primary purpose of this position is to assist
in managing the activities of the Smokejumper Group and to provide the Forest
Service’s highest level of technical expertise in the field of smokejumping
operations, loft, loadmaster, training, and prescribed fire.
If you are interested in one of these positions, please send a resume via
email to Dan Cottrell, decottrell@fs.fed.us by April 10, 2017.
These are primary/rigorous
firefighter positions under the provisions of 5 USC 83369(c) CSRS and 8412(d)
FERS.
