Zigzag Interagency Hotshot Crew

Mt. Hood National Zigzag Ranger District

Outreach Notice/Vacancy Announcement IHC Assistant Superintendent GS-0462-07/08 Supervisory Technician Vacancy Announcement

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The Mt. Hood National Forest may be filling a GS-462-07/08 Supervisory Forestry Technician-Hotshot Assistant Superintendent position on the Zigzag Interagency Hotshot Crew during backfill in the permanent Fire Hire process. This position is a permanent full time position with a duty station of Zigzag, Oregon.

There is not a current vacancy, but if the position becomes vacant in Fire Hire it will be immediately filled using the backfill process. It is strongly encouraged that interested applicants apply to this position and contact the Superintendent in order to express interest.

This notification is being circulated to inform prospective applicants of the upcoming opportunity and to determine interest in the position.

POSITION

This position is established on a Forest Service unit, to serve as a Supervisory Forestry Technician on an Interagency Hotshot Crew (IHC Assistant Superintendent) for a National shared resource hotshot program. The primary purpose of this position is the supervision of highly effective and trained in wildland fire suppression and wildland urban interface/intermix incidents. This position is appropriate for those Assistant Superintendent duties on an Interagency Hotshot Crew as identified in the National Hotshot Guide.

DUTIES

Performs various technical duties that involve differing and unrelated processes and methods. Responsible for directing a module of a 10 or 20 person Hotshot Crew, and is qualified to assume full responsibility in the absence of the Hotshot Crew Superintendent.

Coordinates the activities of a unit or team of firefighters in wildland fire suppression situations. Performs various technical duties that involve differing and unrelated processes and methods, shifting frequently from one technical assignment to other, substantially different tasks. Responsible for technical decisions involving defining and implementing appropriate strategy and tactics. Recognizes, reacts to and communicates changes in predicted weather and fire behavior, topography and fuel types, and adapts planned strategies and tactics to identify and relocate firelines, escape routes and safety zones.

Performs in other assignments on incidents involving wildland urban interface/intermix situations, or other incidents which may require other specialized training and qualifications; i.e. Incident Commander, etc. Works with other agency management objectives and policies, including the full range of suppression tactics and ecosystem management practices.

Plans and implements field projects: this includes setting priorities, identifying objectives, coordinating resources, obtaining vehicles, supplies and equipment, developing job hazard analysis, and conducting job skill training. Assigns resources, conducts safety meetings, monitors work quality and quantity, tracks budget expenditures, and reports work progress and project accomplishments. Typical project work includes planting, and slashing, trail and fuel break construction, facility and grounds maintenance, road brushing, and fire hazard reduction.

Works with other resource managers in the development and implementation of prescribed burn plans. Executes prescribed burns as a fully qualified burn boss. May also serve in the prescribed burn organization in other roles such as lighting boss, holding boss, or as qualified.

Independently or jointly develops training programs (mandatory, formal and informal) to comply with policy and regulations. Training sessions include initial refresher courses, fire weather, fire behavior, power saws, line construction, safety and first aid, air operations, water handling and pumps, hand tool use, and other related field courses.

Implements a comprehensive physical training program to enhance the ability of crewmembers to perform the required arduous duties. Maintains personnel incident related qualification, agency requirements, and local and state laws.

Manages assigned property by procuring, maintaining an inventorying tools and equipment to meet individual crew needs, including hand tools, , firing equipment, food and water provision, and personal protective equipment, to ensure assigned personnel meet fire readiness standards on a daily basis. Exercises procurement authority by executing blanket purchase agreements, field purchase orders, requisitions, and charge card purchases.

May be required to operate crew carrier.

For a complete list of duties see position description FS1365.

This is a primary position under the provisions of 5 USC 8336c (CSRS) and 8412(d) (FERS).

FS-IFPM Requirements

This is an FS-IFPM position. The primary NWCG Core Requirements are: TFLD/STCR, CRWB and ICT4. Applicants are required to submit a copy of their IQCS Master Record (or equivalent training document). For further information on IFPM, please refer to http://www.ifpm.nifc.gov/standard/electronicver/electronic.htm

Taking and passing the Work Capacity Test (WCT) at the arduous level is a condition of employment. The arduous fitness (Pack) Test consists of a three (3) mile hike within forty-five (45) minutes while carrying a forty-five (45) pound pack.

Community Information: The Zigzag Ranger Station sits atop of the Sandy River Valley among the mountain villages of Welches, Rhododendron and Zigzag. The Sandy River flows 55 miles from its source to its mouth in the Columbia River near the communities of Gresham and Troutdale. The station is nested on the western approach to the Cascade Mountain Range immediately below the imposing Mount Hood. Summer temperatures are warm (normally in the low 90s) and winter temperatures are mild with only occasional below zero readings.

Centrally positioned along the Valley (29 miles) is the town of Sandy, a full service community of over 10,000. Also in the immediate area is the town of Gresham with over 105,000 residents and the city of Portland, with a population of nearly 600,000, is just 45 miles to the west. Ample community and real estate information is available on the Internet. Housing prices range from $190,000 to $350,000+ for 3 bedroom/2 bath homes depending on location (Welches, Sandy, Gresham or Portland) and rentals of that size of homes are from $1500 to $1800+. Apartment rentals are from $600 to $1200 a month. There may be limited government housing available. The cities of Portland and Gresham provide excellent year round cultural, educational and entertainment opportunities, Portland itself is home to at least two major Universities, 19 colleges, professional sports teams and a multitude of museums and other activities. Portland is the largest urban center in the state of Oregon.

ABOUT THE WESTSIDE FIRE ZONE The Westside Fire Zone is comprised of the Clackamas River and Zigzag Ranger Districts. Resources include the Zigzag Interagency Hotshot Crew, the Devil’s Ridge , two T3 Engine Modules and one T6 Prevention Patrol. The Zone also works closely with the Timber Lake Civilian Conservation Center’s Forestry and Fire Program. The Zone typically responds to 30-40 initial attack fires a season with numerous opportunities to develop large fire experience both on and off forest.

ABOUT THE FOREST

The Mt. Hood National Forest, considered an , consists of 1,100,000 acres spread across four ranger districts: Barlow Ranger District in Dufur, Hood River Ranger District in Parkdale, Clackamas River Ranger District in Estacada and the Zigzag Ranger District in Zigzag. The Mt. Hood National Forest Headquarters office is located in Sandy.

• The forest straddles the Cascade Mountain Range and varies from thick lush old growth Douglas-fir to high alpine to east side pine/oak . • There are 189,020 acres of wilderness (Mt. Hood, Hatfield, Salmon-Huckleberry, Badger, Bull of , Mt. Jefferson) and 121 miles of Wild and Scenic Rivers (Clackamas, Sandy, White, Salmon, Roaring). • The forest has a one of the largest special use permit programs in the nation, including 554 summer home permits located on the Zigzag Ranger District. • Mt. Hood, at 11,235 ft., is the second most visited and climbed glaciated peak in the world. • The historic Barlow Road section of the Oregon Trail crosses the forest. Ruts are visible in several places and several sites are used for historic/cultural interpretation. • Total recreation visitor days are approximately 4,825,000 including developed, dispersed and other activities. • The Mt. Hood N.F. has five ski areas - Cooper Spur, Mt. Hood Meadows, Ski Bowl, Summit, and Timberline.

OUTREACH RESPONSE

Interested applicants, or those desiring further information, should contact Superintendent Devin Parks. Please fill out the enclosed outreach response form and email with resume to Devin or call 503-622-2041.

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Thank you for your interest in this vacancy. USDA Mt. Hood National Forest is an equal opportunity employer