OUTREACH NOTICE
GS-462-07/08
Forestry Technician Smokejumper (Spotter)
Region 1 Forest Service is currently recruiting for one and potentially
more for a Permanent Season (13/13) Forestry
Technician Smokejumper Spotter, GS-0462-07/08, position
at the Aerial Fire Depot in Missoula, Montana.
7/8 DH (Smokejumper Spotter): Primary duties are to direct aerial attack
and delivery operations involving smokejumpers, cargo, retardant, and
helicopters. Spotters are also active smokejumpers who parachute into rugged
terrain to suppress wildfires and provide leadership on the fireline. When not on a fire mission the incumbent is
assigned to loft, operations, training, or loadmaster functions. This position
requires previous wildland firefighting and smokejumper experience (GS-6 level)
and applicants whose smokejumper qualifications are not current will be
required to complete re-certification training.
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The application period is now open **
Please click here
to apply: USAJOBS - Job Announcement
or visit USAJobs
and search for announcement number: 22-FIRE-NOCR-SMKSPTR-78DH
Ensure
Missoula, MT is selected as your preferred duty location.
Applications are due by September 15, at 9:59 PM MST
(11:59 PM EST).
For more information about this position, please contact Charles Savoia, (406) 329-4941.
