fire officer

State of South Carolina

<div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Job Responsibilities</b></h2></div><br>
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<b>The Responsibilities of the Fire Management Officer:</b></div><div><b><br>
Under general supervision, exercise responsibilities for the enforcement of state and federal laws primarily forestry, agriculture, wildlife, outdoor burning, litter and DHEC smoke regulations; conducts criminal or administrative investigations. Performs wildland fire protection duties and supervises wildland fire suppression team.</b></div><ul><li>
Responds to calls to prevent crime and enforce laws. Protects states' natural resources. Performs and conducts forestry law enforcement. Investigates wildland fires to determine cause and damages.</li><li>
Performs wildland fire prevention work. Performs wildland fire control planning and directs fire suppression activities. Ensures that preventive maintenance goals are met.</li><li>
Recruits, trains and supervises a fire suppression team. Ensures the Employee Performance Management System (EPMS) planning stages and evaluations are completed within the agency's policy/procedures.</li><li><div>
Performs administrative duties to include review of monthly forest fire activity reports. Assists agency foresters in the preparation and implementation of forest management plans, reforestation, or other landowner services. Coordinates the provision of services for fee to landowners within the sector. Provides technical assistance to local governments on forestry issues. Stays current of state and local affairs affecting forestry. Works cooperatively with local governments to promote forestry and sound forestry practices. Participates in allied forestry organizations' activities.</div></li><li>
Participates in activities in support of agency's mission and goals, and performs other related duties as required.</li></ul></div><p></p>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Minimum and Additional Requirements</b></h2></div>
<p></p><div><ul><li>A High School diploma and two years' experience in forest fire control, forestry management, or law enforcement.</li><li>
Must pass the initial physical fitness test of walking two (2) miles in 30 minutes carrying a 25 lb. pack or meet the agency's physical fitness program requirements.</li><li>
Must obtain firefighter registration with the Office of State Fire Marshal.</li><li>
Criminal background check required. Drug and alcohol test required.</li><li>
Position requires a Class A Commercial Driver&rsquo;s License (CDL). Must have Commercial Learners Permit (CLP) prior to employment. Must complete CDL Entry Level Driver Training (ELDT) Theory training within 15 working days of hire then obtain a Commercial Driver's License within 90 working days. To obtain your Commercial Learner&rsquo;s Permit, you must take the official written test at any SCDMV branch. The manual for this test can be found here: https://scdmvonline.com/Driver-Services/Drivers-License/Beginner-Permits</li><li>
Ability to obtain a Class I law enforcement certification within one year of employment.</li><li>
Position requires a valid South Carolina Driver's License (Class D).</li></ul></div><p></p>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Additional Comments</b></h2></div>
<p></p><div><ul><li>This position works primarily in Berkeley and Charleston Counties but will be required to work outside of these counties as needed. Must be a resident of South Carolina and must live in their area of responsibility or within a radius of 30 miles of their assigned work center.</li><li>
Must be able to lift, walk, squat, climb and carry objects up to 50 lbs.</li><li>
Ability to work both indoors and outdoors in changing environmental conditions.</li><li>
Works a Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5 p.m. schedule. Job requires on-call duty and weekend work. Overnight travel required to include extensive periods of time (up to 18 days) on large fire or all-hazard incidents in/out of the state.</li><li>
Must have knowledge of the assigned area and operation of fire control equipment. Knowledge of SC Forest Fire Laws and law enforcement practices and procedures. Knowledge of SCFC forest management programs, policies, and procedures.</li><li>
Ability to act effectively in emergency or stressful situations. Ability to plan, direct and evaluate the work of subordinates. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.</li><li>
This position requires the employee to be subject to random, post incident/accident, reasonable suspicion and rehabilitation monitoring and drug and alcohol testing consistent with SCFC Drug-Free Workplace-CDL Drug and Alcohol Testing policy. This position is designated as essential.</li></ul></div></div></div><p></p>

Fire Management Officer

DevSol Managed Services

<p>Devsol Managed Services is looking for a Fire Safety Officer for one of its Packaging client located at Shersha, Karachi.</p><p>We are looking for a technically strong and detail-oriented Fire &amp; Safety Officer with 3 to 5 years experience to manage, inspect, test, and ensure compliance of all fire protection and detection systems in accordance with standards and local fire authority requirements.</p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Manage and maintain Fire Hydrant Systems, including diesel, electric, and jockey pumps, hose reels, and PRVs.</li><li>Supervise Sprinkler Systems design, installation, testing, and maintenance as per Standards.</li><li>Oversee Fire Alarm Systems, including smoke, heat, and beam detectors, control panels, and system programming in line with Standards.</li><li>Conduct fire risk assessments, gap analysis, and technical audits to ensure system effectiveness and compliance.</li><li>Ensure fire pump testing, commissioning, performance evaluation, and troubleshooting.</li><li>Coordinate with vendors, consultants, contractors, and local fire authorities for approvals and inspections.</li><li>Plan and conduct fire drills, routine inspections, mock exercises, and prepare compliance and audit reports.</li><li>Maintain documentation, test records, and certifications required by regulatory authorities.</li></ul><p>Requirements</p><ul><li>Strong technical knowledge of hydrant, sprinkler, and fire alarm systems.</li><li>Hands-on experience with fire protection and detection systems.</li><li>Ability to review technical drawings, hydraulic calculations, system layouts, and test reports.</li><li>Familiarity with local fire safety regulations and authority approval processes.</li><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Electronics / Electrical / Mechanical Engineering (preferred).</li><li>Relevant fire &amp; safety certifications will be an added advantage.</li></ul><p>Job Type: Full-time</p><p>Pay: Rs60,000.00 - Rs90,000.00 per month</p><p>Work Location: In person</p>

Fire Safety Officer

Dolmen Real Estate Management

<ul><li><b>Emergency Preparedness:</b> Develop emergency response plans, coordinate evacuation procedures, and lead fire drills, ensuring all systems (alarms, sprinklers, extinguishers) are fully functional.</li><li><b>Inspections &amp; Risk Management:</b> Conduct regular, detailed fire risk assessments and inspections of buildings and facilities to identify hazards, ensuring compliance with, for example.</li><li><b>Risk Management:</b> Conduct comprehensive fire risk assessments, identify hazards, and develop control measures.</li><li><b>Documentation:</b> Maintain accurate records of inspections, incidents, and fire safety training.</li><li><b>Equipment Maintenance:</b> Ensure fire detection, suppression systems, extinguishers, and emergency exits are functional, unblocked, and properly maintained.</li><li><b>Compliance &amp; Reporting:</b> Ensure adherence to local, state, and international fire safety codes (e.g., NFPA) and maintain detailed records of inspections and incidents.</li></ul><p>Job Type: Full-time</p><p>Work Location: In person</p>

Senior Fire Safety Officer

United States Forest Service

Wildland Firefighter (Fire Management Officer)

<div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Summary</b></h2>
<p>These positions are located in the Pacific Northwest Region 6 on a Forest Service Unit.<br>
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This position serves as a principal assistant to a Forest Staff Officer or Forest Fire Management Officer (FFMO) in directing the complex aviation management program of the Fire &amp; Aviation Operations on a Forest Service unit.<br>
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For additional information about the duties of this position, please contact Jason Heinz at jason.heinz@usda.gov.</p></div></div>
<br><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>This job is open to</b></h2>
</div><div><div><div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>The public</b></h3>
</div><div>U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
</div></div><div><div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)</b></h3>
</div><div>Federal employees whose job, agency or department was eliminated and are eligible for priority over other applicants.
</div></div></div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Clarification from the agency</b></h3>
<p>Applications will be accepted from any U.S. citizen. Direct Hire Authority will be used to fill this position. Veterans Preference and traditional rating and ranking of applicants does not apply to this vacancy.</p></div>
<br><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Duties</b></h2>
</div><ul><li>This position is responsible for the strategic oversight and safety management of all aviation operations on a National Forest.</li>
<li>Maintains close liaison with other aviation managers, Forest Fire Management Officer, Deputy Forest FMO, Interagency Dispatch Center Manager, and Dispatch Coordinator to exchange information on current aviation operations.</li>
<li>Advises project planners on utilization and suitability of aircraft needed for fire suppression and aviation projects.</li>
<li>Represents Forest Aviation at Forest, Regional, National training, workshops, task groups, and meetings.</li>
<li>Coordinates with Regional aviation management on Forest aviation operations, technical guidance, special projects for aviation support personnel, and other aviation related aspects.</li>
<li>Serves as the primary aviation operations advisor to the Forest Supervisor or Incident Commander during project fires, or other projects that may involve aircraft.</li>
<li>May be the designated Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) for the Forest's aviation contracts.</li></ul></div>
<br><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Requirements</b></h2>
</div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Conditions of employment</b></h3>
<ul><li>Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.</li>
<li>Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service or exempt.</li>
<li>Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check.</li>
<li>Successful completion of one-year probationary period, unless previously served. Refer to the Next Steps section for more information.</li>
<li>Per Public Law 104-134 all Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to their financial institution.</li>
<li>Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit E-Verify.</li>
<li>Must be 18 years of age.</li>
<li>This is a drug testing designated position. You will be subject to pre-employment and random drug testing. Appointment is based on a negative result. This announcement constitutes 30 days advance notice.</li>
<li>Secondary Coverage: Prior wildland firefighting experience is required.</li>
<li>Willing to live/work in remote locations (volatile/unpredictable).</li>
<li>There may be additional Conditions of Employment not listed here, however applicants will be notified of any specific requirements at the time a tentative job offer is made.</li>
</ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Qualifications</b></h3>
<p>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.<br>
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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.<br>
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<b>Specialized Experience Requirement:</b><br>
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<b>For the GW-11:</b> You must have one year specialized experience equivalent to the GW-09 in the Federal service. <b>OR </b>3 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree (coursework directly related to position being filled); <b>OR </b>An appropriate combination of specialized experience and graduate level education (beyond what is required for a master's degree, i.e., more than 36 semester hours leading to a Ph.D.).<br>
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<b>Examples of Specialized Experience are: </b>Assisting with providing oversight and management of aviation activities including fire detection, suppression, use of fire retardant, aerial non-fire projects. Conducting contract management, safety training and risk assessment for aviation programs. Assisting with providing technical and administrative supervision for aviation programs.<br>
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Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.<br>
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<b>FIREFIGHTER RETIREMENT COVERAGE:</b> This is a secondary firefighter position under 5 USC 8336 (CSRS) and 8412(d) (FERS). Prior wildland firefighting experience is required. There is no age limit for entry into secondary positions. Firefighter retirement coverage of the incumbent depends upon his or her individual work history.<br>
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To receive consideration for this position, you must provide updated required documents and meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
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<p>See QUALIFICATION section for education.
</p></div><div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Additional information</b></h3>
<div><div><p>Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP), Reemployment Priority List (RPL), or Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP): To exercise selection priority for this vacancy, CTAP/RPL/ICTAP candidates must meet the basic eligibility requirements and all selective factors.
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Government housing and federal day care facilities may be available.<br>
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The duty station for this position will be at one of the duty locations listed in this announcement. Salary range as shown is the locality pay Rest of U.S. (RUS). Pay rates vary by location. Please visit the Office of Personnel Management's website for additional information on pay rates.<br>
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Recruitment or Relocation Incentive may be authorized. Final determination to pay an incentive will be made by the hiring official at time of job offer.<br>
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The Forest Service may use certain incentives and hiring flexibilities, currently offered by the Federal government, to attract highly qualified candidates. Additional Information is available on the OPM Website.<br>
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Selectee will be responsible for tax obligations related to payments for moving expenses - 2017 Tax Cuts and Job Act, Public Law 115-97. Questions should be directed to the Travel Help Desk, 877-372-7248, Option 1, or email SM.FS.asc_tos@usda.gov<br>
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New USDA supervisors must successfully complete all components of the required new supervisory training program within a year of the effective date of the position.<br>
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This is a non-bargaining unit position.</p></div></div><br>
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<p>Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.</p>
</div><div><div><div><div><div><h1 class="jobSectionHeader"><p>Benefits</p></h1></div></div><div>
<p>A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
</p><p></p><div><p>Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.</p></div></div></div></div></div></div>
<br><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>How you will be evaluated</b></h2>
<p>You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.</p>
<p>This is a Direct-Hire Authority position, all applicants who meet the minimum qualifications, to include any selective placement factor(s), if applicable, will be referred to the selecting official. Before a certificate is issued to the selecting official, the resume is reviewed to ensure that you meet all the qualification requirements. A rating will not be used; veteran's preference does not apply due to the existence of the Direct Hire authority for this position.<br>
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Selections made under this authority will be processed as new appointments to the civil service. Current civil service employees would be given a new appointment.<br>
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<b>Note: </b>If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and or experience, you may be found ineligible. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating. Providing inaccurate information on Federal documents could be grounds for non-selection or disciplinary action up to including removal from the Federal service.
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To view the application form, visit: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12897576</p></div>
<br><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Required Documents</b></h2>
</div><p>The following documents are required for your applicant package to be complete. Encrypted documents will not be accepted. Failure to submit required, legible documents may result in loss of consideration.
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<li>Resume that includes: <b>Personal Information:</b> name, address, contact information; <b>Education</b>; <b>Work</b> <b>Experience </b>related to this position as described in the major duties including work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment; title, series, grade (if applicable); <b>other qualifications</b>. <b>Resume cannot exceed 2 pages</b>.</li>
<li>If education is required or you are using education to qualify, you must submit a copy of your college transcripts. An unofficial copy is sufficient with the application if it includes your name and the necessary course information; however, if you are selected, you will be required to submit official transcripts prior to entering on duty. Education must have been successfully obtained from an accredited school, college or university. If any education was completed at a foreign institute, you must submit with your application evidence that the institute was appropriately accredited by an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education as equivalent to U.S. education standards. There are private organizations that specialize in this evaluation and a fee is normally associated with this service. For a list of private organizations that evaluate education, visit the NACES website. All transcripts must be in English or include an English translation.</li>
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<b>Surplus or displaced employees eligible for CTAP, RPL, or ICTAP</b> priority must provide: proof of eligibility (RIF separation notice, notice of proposed removal for declining a transfer of function or directed reassignment to another commuting area, notice of disability annuity termination), SF-50 documenting separation (as applicable), current performance appraisal with rating of at least &quot;Fully Successful&quot; or equivalent, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location with your application per 5 CFR 330.
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<div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
</b></h3><p>Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
</p><p>Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.</p></div></div>
<br><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>How to Apply</b></h2>
</div><div><div><p><b>Please view </b><b>Tips for Applicants</b><b> - a guide to the Forest Service application process.</b><br>
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Please read the entire announcement and all instructions before you begin. You must complete this application process and submit all required documents electronically by 11:59p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on the closing date of this announcement.<br>
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Applying online is highly encouraged. We are available to assist you during business hours (7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., Mountain Time Zone, Monday - Friday). If applying online poses a hardship, contact the Agency Contact listed below well before the closing date for an alternate method. All hardship application packages must be complete and submitted no later than noon ET on the closing date of the announcement to be entered into the system prior to its closing. <b>Resumes must not exceed two pages.</b><br>
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This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities on a case-by-case basis; contact the Agency Contact to request this.<br>
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To begin, click &quot;Apply&quot; and follow the instructions to complete the Assessment Questionnaire and attach your resume and all required documents.<br>
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Please verify that documents you are uploading from USAJOBs transfer into the Agency's staffing system as there is a limitation to the number of documents that can be transferred. However, once in the Agency's staffing system, you will have the opportunity to upload additional documents. Uploaded documents must be less than 5MB and in one of the following document formats: GIF, JPG, JPEG, PNG, RTF, PDF, TXT or Word (DOC or DOCX). Do not upload Adobe Portfolio documents because they are not viewable. Encrypted documents will not be accepted. Failure to submit required, legible documents may result in loss of consideration. Please ensure your resume does not exceed two pages. <b>Applicants who submit a resume that exceeds two pages will be removed from consideration.
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Our office cannot be responsible for incompatible software, your system failure, etc.</p></div><p><br>
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<div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Agency contact information</b></h3>
 <div>HRM Contact Center
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<div>1-877-372-7248 X2
</div><div>Email</div>
<div>HRM_Contact_Center@usda.gov
</div></div><div><div>Address</div>
<div><div><i>USDA Forest Service HRM Contact Center</i><br>
<i>DO NOT MAIL IN APPLICATIONS, SEE INSTRUCTIONS IN THE ANNOUNCEMENT</i><br>
<i>Albuquerque, NM 87109</i><br>
<i>US
</i></div></div></div></div></div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Next steps</b></h3>
<div><div><p>Your application will be reviewed to verify that you meet the eligibility and qualification requirements for the position prior to issuing referral lists to the selecting official. If further evaluation or interviews are required, you will be contacted. Log in to your USAJOBS to check your application status.<br>
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We may select from this announcement or any other source to fill one or more vacancies.<br>
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As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.<br>
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Under the Fair Chance Act, agencies are not allowed to request information about an applicant's criminal history until a conditional offer of employment has been made, except as allowed for access to classified information; assignment to national security duties or positions; acceptance or retention in the armed forces; or recruitment of a Federal law enforcement officer. An applicant may submit a complaint, or any other information related to an organization's alleged noncompliance with the Fair Chance Act. The complaint must be submitted within 30 calendar days of the date of the alleged noncompliance. To make a Fair Chance Act inquiry or complaint, send an email with the appropriate information to sm.fs.hrm_elr@usda.gov, subject line: Fair Chance Act.</p></div></div></div><p></p>
<br><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Overview</b></h2>
</div><div><div>Accepting applications</div>
<div><div>Open &amp; closing dates</div>
 <div>03/10/2026 to 03/19/2026
</div></div><div><div>Salary</div>
<div>$83,639 to - $108,738 per year
</div></div><div><div>Pay scale &amp; grade</div>
<div>GW 11</div>
</div><div><div>Locations</div>
<div>Few vacancies in the following locations:</div>
 <div><div><div><div>John Day, OR
 </div></div><div><div>La Grande, OR
 </div></div><div><div>Pendleton, OR
</div></div></div></div></div><div></div><div><div>Remote job</div>
<div>No</div>
</div><div><div>Telework eligible</div>
<div>No</div>
</div><div><div>Travel Required</div>
<div>Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel overnight on fire suppression, fire related assignments, meetings and/or training for this position.</div>
</div><div><div>Relocation expenses reimbursed</div>
<div>Yes&mdash;You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.
</div></div><div><div>Appointment type</div>
<div>Permanent</div>
</div><div><div>Work schedule</div>
<div>Full-time</div>
</div><div><div>Service</div>
<div>Competitive</div>
</div><div><div>Promotion potential</div>
<div>None
</div></div><div><div>Job family (Series)</div>
<ul><li>2101 Transportation Specialist
</li></ul></div><div><div>Supervisory status</div>
<div>Yes</div>
</div><div><div>Security clearance</div>
<div>Not Required</div>
</div><div><div>Drug test</div>
<div>Yes</div>
</div><div><div>Position sensitivity and risk</div>
<div>Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk</div>
</div><div><div>Trust determination process</div>
<ul><li>Credentialing
</li><li>Suitability/Fitness
</li></ul></div><div><div>Financial disclosure</div>
<div>No</div>
</div><div><div>Bargaining unit status</div>
<div>No</div>
</div><div></div><div><div>Announcement number</div>
<div>26-FIRE-P3R6-FAOS-11DH</div>
</div><div><div>Control number</div>
<div>860440200</div></div></div></div>

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