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Summary This position is established on a Forest Service unit, to serve as a lead Forestry Technician on an Interagency Hotshot Crew (IHC Hotshot Squad Leader) for a National shared resource hotshot program. The primary purpose of this position is to lead a small (6-10) crew of highly effective and trained firefighters in wildland fire suppression and wildland urban interface/intermix incidents. Operates a variety of motor vehicles to transport equipment, supplies, crewmembers, etc.  May have ability to obtain Class B Permit/License.  This position may serve as Assistant Hotshot Superintendent as needed. This position has a seasonal work schedule where full-time work is guaranteed for 18 pay periods and when not working, employee is placed in non-pay/non-duty status. The USDA Forest Service has legislative authority to recruit and fill Permanent (Career/Career-Conditional), Temporary, and Term Appointments under the USDA Demonstration Project. Under this authority, any U.S. citizen may apply. This position is being concurrently announced under Merit Promotion Announcement Number 18-FIRE-R3-476766G-TL . Current or former Federal employees may apply to both announcements, but should be sure to apply to the Merit Promotion Announcement in order to avoid losing consideration since different referral criteria apply to each type of announcement. Disabled veterans, candidates with 3 or more years of active duty military service, and candidates eligible for special hiring authorities may apply to the Merit Promotion Announcement if they meet the criteria outlined in the announcement and submit supporting documentation. Learn more about this agency Responsibilities Serves as a highly trained and skilled fire suppression team leader on an Interagency Hotshot crew of firefighters in wildland fire suppression situations. Uses a variety of specialized tools, equipment (e.g., terra, propane and drop torch, and all-terrain vehicles and engines), and techniques on prescribed fire implementation projects and/or to actively suppress fires.   Presents formal and informal training programs in such areas as initial refresher courses, fire weather, fire behavior, powersaw use, line construction, safety and first aid, air operations, water handling and pumps and hose lays, hand tool use, and other related field courses.   Articulates and communicates to the team the assignment, project, problems to be solved, actionable events, and deadlines and timeframes for completion.   Under the direction of the Assistant Superintendent, assigns work to subordinates based on priorities, difficulty of assignments, and the capability of employees.   Prepares the crew to perform a wide variety of interrelated tasks, applying specific rules, regulations, and procedures.   Performs wildfire suppression support as directed within training and physical and other duties as assigned. Duties listed are at the full performance level. Travel Required 50% or less - Occasional overnight travel may be required for fire suppression or fire related assignments. Closes 06/04/2018 Remember to say you found this opportunity at EnvironmentalCareer.com

Summary This position is part of the Division of Migratory Birds. As a Wildlife Biologist you will be responsible for participating in the development, revision, implementation, and integration of national and regional conservation plans for nongame birds, specifically eagles, through interaction with other Federal agencies, States, and non-governmental conservation interests. Assist regional coordinator with national and regional Eagle coordinators to integrate national and international priorities into Regional conservation and management activities. This is a Term appointment, not-to-exceed 13 months, which can be extended for a total appointment of 4 years. Learn more about this agency Responsibilities Major Duties Include: Assist technical advisor on the conservation and management of hawks, eagles, and vultures, and effects of management and take on those populations. Assist with the coordination and development of bald and golden eagle training opportunities for field stations and Service field biologists with regard to Eagle Conservation Plan Guidance and other eagle related guidance. Produce documents, reports, and scientific papers and presentations at meetings. Use Geographic Information Systems (GIS) techniques to create databases and other products to use by program and land managers. Travel Required Occasional travel - To attend training, meetings, and conferences. Closes 05/07/2018 Remember to say you found this opportunity at EnvironmentalCareer.com