Environmental Technician Jobs in Utah

Job Title: Lead Wildland Firefighter Range Forestry Technician Company: Location: Springdale, UT Description: A Lead Engine Wildland Firefighter(GS-06 Range/Forestry Tech) Serves as a lead wildland firefighter performing the following duties: locates fireline, directs and participates in fireline construction, backfiring and burnout operations, engine operations, tree falling and holding/patrol mop-up operations.  Serves as a lead wildland firefighter on a wildland fire engine.  Drives and operates a wildland fire engine, positioning the engine for proper use and peration. Personally performs and directs others in starting pump engine, priming pump, adjusting engine speed and pump valves, laying hose, and using appropriate nozzles and nozzle adjustment in effective use of water and additives. Assures that needed tools and equipment are available for fire fighting tasks. In addition to performing all of the above duties, provides daily leadership and training for the crew members. Serves as a working leader. May also lead additional technicians and detailers. Instructs crew members in specific tasks and techniques; conducts on-the-job training; distributes and controls work assignments among employees, assures timely accomplishment of assigned tasks; maintains work notes and records; reports on work accomplishments, ensures that the work is carried out safely; reports on performance problems and issues. Responsible for supervision of the crew in the absence of the supervisor.

Job Title: Forestry Technician (Recreation) Company: Agriculture, Forest Service Location: Manila, UT Description: Applications for this position are being processed through an on-line applicant assessment system that has been specifically configured for USDA Forest Service applicants. Even if you have already developed a resume in USAJOBS, you will need to access this on-line system to complete the application process. To obtain information about this position and TO APPLY, please click on http://www.avuecentral.com/vacancy.html?ref=WYXDH. KEY REQUIREMENTS: See Other Information.

Job Title: Fire Dispatcher Range Forestry Technician Company: Location: Vernal, UT Description: A Fire Dispatcher(GS-04 Range/Forestry Technician) provides a wide range of fire dispatch support functions.A Fire Dispatcher(GS-05 Range/Forestry Technician) is a dispatcher in support of an initial attack suppression program. Provides information and coordinates with local law enforcement, other agency and media personnel on both fire and non-fire emergency situations.A Fire Dispatcher(GS-06 Range/Forestry Technician) serves as a central district coordination point with capability to assemble or obtain suppression sources including helicopters, retardant aircraft, firefighters, and fire overhead personnel. Provides input to be used in fire plans and recommends changes as appropriate. Interprets weather information and gives to management for making decisions. Inputs data into a number of fire-related computer applications.

Job Title: Forestry Technician Timber Sale Prep Timber Sale Administrator Company: Location: Loa, UT Description: DUTIES:(The duties described reflect the full performance level of this position)Performs timber sales administration duties, such as timber sale contract support work, related to timber sales activities.Performs timber sales preparation duties, such as cruising timber, in support of timber sales activities.Qualifications: KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:(The KSAs below may not apply at all grades) Ability to communicate effectively other than in writing. Ability to maintain written records. Ability to plan work and meet deadlines. Ability to use and maintain forestry technician equipment, tools, and instruments. Knowledge of forestry methods and techniques. Ability to perform timber sale administration duties. MINIMUM FEDERAL QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: Grade 08: Qualifying experience for the GS-8 level includes one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-7. Specialized experience is experience which is in or directly related to the line of work of the position to be filled and which has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR EXPERIENCE: The experience requirements for the GS-8 level may be met by completion of 18 months of graduate level education in a position-related field of forestry or natural resources management. COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Equivalent combinations of successfully completed education and experience may be used to meet the experience requirements. Grade 09: Qualifying experience for the GS-9 level includes one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-8. Specialized experience is experience which is in or directly related to the line of work of the position to be filled and which has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR EXPERIENCE: The experience requirements for the GS-9 level may be met by completion of two (2) years of graduate level education or a master's degree in a position-related field of forestry or natural resources management. COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Equivalent combinations of successfully completed education and experience may be used to meet the experience requirements. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS POSITION Specialized experience is further defined as:GS-8 - Developed schedules and work plans for monitoring and inspecting timber sales. Inspected timber sale areas for compliance with contract clauses governing location and construction of nonsystem roads, fire prevention, personal safety precautions, and cutting provisions. Monitored timber sale operations with conventional contract requirements and conditions. Assisted in performing final inspections, writing inspection reports, and recommending timber sale closure. Prepared charts, graphs, and/or reports for presentation based on review and compilation of timber-related program data. Applied practical technical methods and procedures to a wide variety of limited timber sale administration projects.GS-9 - Explained timber sales regulations, and contract provisions to prospective purchasers and logging operators. Completed timber-related work assignments, such as performing final inspections and recommending acceptance of sales contracts for closure. Reported on results of complex forestry-related testing procedures, and recorded new procedures for use by lower-level technicians. Performed continuous sale inspections, ensuring that contractor operations were appropriate and that land features were protected.

Job Title: Fire Dispatcher Range Forestry Technician Company: Location: Cedar City, UT Description: A Fire Dispatcher(GS-05 Range/Forestry Technician) is a dispatcher in support of an initial attack suppression program. Provides information and coordinates with local law enforcement, other agency and media personnel on both fire and non-fire emergency situations.  receives fire reports, determines location, land status and current fire information. Dispatches personel, equipment, aircraft and supplies.