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Wildland Firefighter

Forest Service · Department of Agriculture

This job in plain English

This temporary job is a Wildland Firefighter crewmember on a fire crew in a National Forest, run by the Forest Service. The work is wildland fire suppression, prescribed fire, fuels work, and operating and repairing specialized equipment, with many vacancies in Arizona and New Mexico. The position is non-remote, requires overnight travel at times, and is filled through direct hire, so veterans' preference does not apply.

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. Men born after 12/31/1959 must be registered with Selective Service or be exempt.

What you would do

  • Fight wildland fires on a hand crew under difficult weather and terrain.
  • Operate and maintain chain saws and other specialized fire equipment.
  • Perform wildland and prescribed fire work, including ignition, monitoring, and mop-up.
  • Collect fire weather data, fuel and soil moisture samples, and keep records.
  • Assess weather, terrain, fuel, and fire behavior when responding to fires.
  • Attend fire and safety training and take part in crew drills and critiques.

Do you qualify for GW-5?

With experience: One year of specialized experience at least equal to the GW-4 grade in federal service or equivalent work. Examples include mop-up work, serving on a specialty crew such as a hotshot or helitack crew, and operating portable pumps or drip torches. Volunteer experience counts.

With education: A 4-year course of study at an accredited college or university with a major in Fire Science, Fire Training, Fire Technology, or a related field qualifies for GW-5. A combination of education and experience can also qualify. Transcripts are required if you use education.

Licenses and certifications you need:

  • Valid driver's license

How to apply well

What to send:

  • Resume showing dates, title, series, grade, hours worked per week, and duties (2 pages maximum)
  • Copy of IQCS Master Record or equivalent proof of FFT1 and the IFPM selective placement factor (red cards not accepted)
  • College transcripts if you use education to qualify, with accredited school proof
  • Foreign school accreditation evidence if education was completed abroad
  • Proof of CTAP, RPL, or ICTAP eligibility if you claim that priority

How you will be rated: Applicants are checked against the minimum qualifications, including selective placement factors, and those who meet them are referred to the selecting official. There is no rating or ranking, and veterans' preference does not apply. Inflated or inaccurate information can lead to a lower score, ineligibility, or removal from federal service.

Tips for this job:

  • Your IQCS Master Record or equivalent proof of FFT1 must be attached, because red cards are not accepted.
  • Keep your resume to two pages and list hours worked per week for each job, or applicants may be removed from consideration.
  • If you use education to qualify, attach transcripts that show your name and the course information.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time. Occasional overnight travel may be required for fire assignments. Remote locations and unpredictable conditions are expected.

Conditions of employment:

  • U.S. citizen or national
  • Selective Service registration for men born after 12/31/1959 or exempt
  • Background investigation and/or fingerprint check
  • Direct deposit of federal pay required
  • Must be at least 18 years old
  • Pass E-Verify employment check
  • Pre-employment and random drug testing
  • Medical screening to meet wildland firefighter medical standards
  • Pass the Arduous level Work Capacity Test (3-mile hike in 45 minutes with a 45-pound pack)
  • Complete Firefighter Type 1 (FFT1) core requirement
  • Complete Intermediate Wildland Fire Behavior (S-290) core requirement
  • Willing to live and work in remote, unpredictable locations
  • Occasional overnight travel may be required
  • Possible commercial driver's license or medical exam for some fire positions

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
$25.00 per hour
Pay scale and grade
GW-5 · GW
Locations
  • Flagstaff, Arizona
  • Overgaard, Arizona
  • Payson, Arizona
  • Springerville, Arizona
  • Globe, Arizona
  • Lakeside, Arizona
  • Duncan, Arizona
  • Happy Jack, Arizona
  • Mesa, Arizona
  • Alpine, Arizona
  • Location Negotiable After Selection
  • Albuquerque, New Mexico
  • and 5 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-R3-2PC028-5DH

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