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Wildland Firefighter (Prevention)

Forest Service · Department of Agriculture

This job in plain English

This temporary, full-time job is a fire crew position with the U.S. Forest Service in Ketchum, ID, within a National Forest. The crewmember works on the unit's fire prevention program, including plans, education events, and burning permits. Many vacancies are open, direct hire is used, and the job may involve remote living and occasional overnight travel.

Many vacancies

Can you apply?

Yes, if you are a U.S. citizen: this job is open to everyone.

  • Open to everyoneAny U.S. citizen or national can apply. Some jobs also accept non-citizens; the announcement says so.

Any U.S. citizen or U.S. national can apply. Direct hire authority is used, so veterans' preference does not apply.

What you would do

  • Helps prepare fire prevention plans and prescribed burn plans.
  • Plans and runs fire prevention and education programs and events.
  • Analyzes human-caused fires to decide where prevention is needed.
  • Issues burning and campfire permits and monitors compliance.
  • Enforces federal forest regulations and can write notices of violation.
  • Performs wildland fire suppression work as qualified.

Do you qualify for GW-6?

With experience: You need one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least GW-05 grade in federal service or equivalent. Examples include suppression work and instructing others on initial attack or prescribed burns, giving talks on fire prevention rules, and issuing permits while checking compliance.

With education: Education cannot replace experience at this grade.

How to apply well

What to send:

  • Resume of 2 pages or less with name, address, contact information, education, and work experience
  • For each job on your resume: dates, hours worked per week, title, series, and grade
  • RIF or displacement proof and recent SF-50 and performance appraisal, only if claiming CTAP, RPL, or ICTAP priority

How you will be rated: Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are referred to the selecting official, and no rating or ranking is used. Inflated or inaccurate information can lead to a lower score, being found ineligible, or disciplinary action.

Tips for this job:

  • Keep your resume to 2 pages or less, since longer resumes are removed from consideration.
  • List hours worked per week and exact dates for each job on your resume.
  • Describe any suppression, permit, or fire prevention talk work, since these match the required experience.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time, temporary. Occasional overnight travel may be required for fire assignments.

Conditions of employment:

  • U.S. citizen or U.S. national
  • Males born after 12/31/1959 must be Selective Service registered or exempt
  • Background investigation and/or fingerprint check
  • Direct deposit required for federal pay
  • Must be at least 18 years old
  • Pass the E-Verify employment check
  • Pre-appointment and random drug testing; appointment depends on a negative result
  • Medical screening; must meet Federal Wildland Firefighter Medical Standards
  • Willing to live and work in remote, unpredictable locations
  • Occasional overnight travel may be required
  • Must pass the appropriate Work Capacity Test for Wildland Firefighters
  • Secondary firefighter position for retirement purposes; prior wildland firefighting experience required
  • Temporary appointment of up to 6 months, or up to 1 year NTE; may end early

We wrote this summary automatically from the official announcement. The announcement on USAJOBS is the only one that counts: read it before you apply.

Job details

Salary
$28.00 per hour
Pay scale and grade
GW-6 · GW
Locations
  • Ketchum, Idaho
  • Location Negotiable After Selection
Appointment
Temporary
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Openings
Many
Security clearance
Other
Travel
Occasional travel
Drug test
Not required
Supervisory
No
Occupation
Wildland Fire Management (0456)
Announcement
27-TEMPF3-R4-2SC043-6DH

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