Detail/Temporary Promotion Opportunities in Missoula- summer 2017

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. 

Promotions and New Hires

The following individuals were offered and accepted jobs during the recent Fire Hire process.  The strength of the each applicant pool was tremendous, making hiring decisions extremely difficult.  Thanks to all that applied and congratulations to those selected!

Court Wallace accepted a GS-9 Assistant Loft Foreman position.

Jeremy Kroeker, Enrique Olivares and Travis Parker accepted GS-8 Spotter positions.  

Mike Dunn and Darby Thomson accepted GS-7 Squadleader positions.

Chelsea Cough, Naomi Mills, Derik Ryan, Chris Surgenor, Ryan Williams and Scott Wood accepted GS-6 Smokejumper positions.

Detail Opportunity- GS 7/8 Great Northern- Assistant Crew Supervisor

There is a 120 day detail opportunity to serve as the Great Northern assistant Crew Supervisor (GS 7/8) for the 2017 fire season. Anyone who is interested should contact Melissa Wegner, Northern Rockies Training Center Manager at 406-329-4925 (mwegner@fs.fed.us).

Detail Opportunity- GS-9/10/11 Smokejumper RAM Air Training Position

There are two 120 day detail opportunities to serve as the Forest Service Smokejumper RAM Air Program. They are in Training and Safety.  Anyone who is interested should respond with a resume and IQCS Master Record to Mike Fritsen (mfritsen@fs.fed.us) or Roger Staats (rstaats@fs.fed.us) by February 28, 2017.