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Wildland Firefighter

Forest Service · Department of Agriculture

This job in plain English

This is a temporary Wildland Firefighter job with the U.S. Forest Service, working on a fire crew within a National Forest on engines, hotshot, helitack, or hand crews. Many vacancies are open across Oregon and Washington, and occasional overnight travel may be required. Job Corps graduates of fire-certified programs are encouraged to apply, and the agency uses direct hire authority.

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, U.S. national, or person who owes allegiance to the United States can apply. Veterans' preference does not apply to this job.

What you would do

  • Build firelines by digging, cutting brush, and felling trees with hand tools.
  • Put out burning materials using water hoses or backpack pumps.
  • Patrol firelines to find and put out sparks, flareups, and hot spots.
  • Clean, repair, and store fire tools and equipment.
  • Learn fire suppression techniques, engines, pumps, and safe work around aircraft.
  • Chop, carry, and pile logging slash.

Do you qualify for GW-3?

With experience: You need at least 6 months of any work that shows you can do wildland firefighter work, or general work experience, paid or unpaid, such as farm labor or volunteering. This matches the GW-3 grade level.

With education: One year of related education or appropriate firefighting training can replace experience on a month-for-month basis. Firefighting training from a high school program can replace the 6 months of general experience. Education must come from an accredited school.

How to apply well

What to send:

  • Resume of no more than 2 pages with name, contact information, education, and work experience
  • Resume shows hours worked per week, dates of employment, and title for each job
  • Transcripts if you use education to qualify (unofficial copy is acceptable with application)
  • Transcripts in English or with English translation; foreign schools need proof of accreditation

How you will be rated: You complete an Assessment Questionnaire when you apply. Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are referred to the selecting official without a rating or ranking. Inflated or inaccurate information can lower your score, make you ineligible, or lead to removal.

Tips for this job:

  • Your resume must show hours per week and dates for each job, and it cannot exceed 2 pages.
  • Start training now, because passing the Arduous Work Capacity Test is a condition of employment.
  • Select Location Negotiable during application to be considered for any listed duty station.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time. Occasional overnight travel may be required for fire suppression or fire related 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
  • Medical screening to meet federal wildland firefighter standards
  • Pass Arduous Work Capacity Test: 3 miles in 45 minutes with 45-pound pack
  • Willing to live and work in remote, unpredictable locations
  • Occasional overnight travel for fire assignments
  • Temporary appointment of up to 6 months, or up to 1 year not-to-exceed; may end early
  • Some fire positions may require a state driver's license or CDL

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
$21.00 per hour
Pay scale and grade
GW-3 · GW
Locations
  • Randle, Washington
  • Amboy, Washington
  • North Bend, Washington
  • Cle Elum, Washington
  • Kettle Falls, Washington
  • Concrete, Washington
  • Republic, Washington
  • Leavenworth, Washington
  • Newport, Washington
  • Tonasket, Washington
  • Chelan, Washington
  • Entiat, Washington
  • and 52 more
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-R6-2PC033-3DH

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