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AspectUSDA ContractorUSDA Inspector
CredentialsVaries; often requires relevant certifications or experience in agriculture or food safetyTypically requires USDA certification, food safety training, and relevant experience
Work EnvironmentContract-based roles in farms, processing plants, or laboratoriesOn-site inspections at farms, processing facilities, and storage sites
Employer & Industry UsagePrivate contractors hired by USDA for specific projectsFederal employees or USDA contractors performing official inspections

USDA Contractors are hired on a contractual basis to support USDA projects, often with flexible roles in various settings. USDA Inspectors are official federal employees responsible for ensuring compliance with USDA standards during food production and processing. While both roles work within the agricultural and food safety industry, USDA Inspectors have official certification and regulatory authority, whereas USDA Contractors provide specialized services under contract.

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Wildland Firefighter (Fire Operations Specialist)

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)

Springfield, CO • On-site

$67K/yr

Full-time

Posted 8 days ago

United States Department Of Agriculture rating

7.8

Company rating: 7.8 out of 10

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454th of 854 rated public administrative organizations

Job description

These positions will be located at a USDA Forest Service Unit.
This position serves as a technical specialist in the area of fire suppression and fire leadership in support of the unit's initial attack fire suppression effort.
See ADDITIONAL INFORMATION for Regional Contacts.Qualifications:

In order to qualify, you must meet the eligibility and qualifications requirements as defined below by the closing date of the announcement. For more information on the qualifications for this position, visit the Office of Personnel Management's General Schedule Qualification Standards.
Your application and resume must clearly show that you possess the experience requirements.
Specialized Experience Requirement:
For the GW-08: You must have one year specialized experience equivalent to the GW-07 in the Federal service. Examples of Specialized experience may include: Performed limited operational projects to address technical fire management problems, such as assisting with the analysis of on-the-ground fuel conditions, weather, and availability of resources to ensure conformance to fire management plans; gathers data for the development of fuel treatment and urban plans; assist in the implementation of the fuels management program; and executes forestry and fire management support work such as monitoring and inspecting timber and reporting on contractor compliance.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
FIREFIGHTER RETIREMENT COVERAGE: This is a secondary firefighter position under 5 USC 8336 (CSRS) and 8412(d) (FERS). Prior wildland firefighting experience is required. There is no age limit for entry into secondary positions. Firefighter retirement coverage of the incumbent depends upon his or her individual work history.
WORK CAPACITY TEST (WCT) for Wildland Firefighters: This position participates in wildland firefighting activities. Based on the type of work performed, TAKING and PASSING the WCT at the ARDUOUS level is a condition of employment.
To receive consideration for this position, you must provide updated required documents and meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

Education:

There is no education requirement or substitution for this position.

Employment Type: OTHER

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