Forestry Technician
Agency: National Park Service
Location: Porter, Indiana
Closing Date: September 28, 2020
Contact: Nathaniel Orsburn at nathaniel_orsburn@nps.gov.
Term/Grade: GS-6, Permanent
Major Duties:
As a lead forestry technician for the Great Lakes Fire Management Zone you will lead crews and perform routine as well as complex duties in wildland fire response, prescribed fire, project work, and wildland urban interface projects on type 6 and type 3 wildland engines. You will work within the 12 park Fire Management Zone and on out of park fire assignments. You will act as an incident commander, lead formal and on the job trainings and scenarios. You will operate a variety of vehicles and power equipment. You will utilize specialized skills in water handling, chainsaws, heavy equipment, and engine and pump maintenance. You will assist in prevention and education programs. You may be responsible for supervision of the crew in the absence of the supervisor.
Position Competencies:
- Fire Management
- Leadership
- Risk Management
- Technical Competence
See announcement and apply here.