Wildland Firefighter - Helitack (Forestry Technician) - (Las Vegas, NV)

* Duties HelpDuties Summary Positions at the GS-05 level have been identified as one of the key fire management positions under the Interagency Fire Program Management (IFPM) Standard. These positions have been categorized as a Senior Firefighter (SFF), and require selectee to meet the min qualification standards for IFPM prior to being placed into the position. Detailed info regarding IFPM positions can be found at the IFPM website. Learn more about this agency Responsibilities The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is looking for temporary employees to work on Helitack (helicopter) Crews. For more details on Crew Types, click here. A Wildland Firefighter (GS-04 Forestry Technician) is a skilled wildland firefighter on a helitack crew. Loads helicopters, determines weight calculations, completes crew manifest and may rappel from a hovering helicopter near ground level in remote areas to construct helispots, or to attack small fires, hot spots, and spot fires.