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Wildland Firefigher (Aviation)

Forest Service · Department of Agriculture

This job in plain English

This is a temporary Wildland Firefighter (Aviation) job with the Forest Service in Ogden, UT, working as an Airtanker Base Ramp Manager on a fire crew. The announcement has many vacancies, uses direct hire, and is a drug-tested position with 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. Because this is a direct hire job, veterans' preference does not apply.

What you would do

  • Directs workers and pilots during airtanker loading using radios and hand signals.
  • Loads fire retardant into airtankers while checking aircraft weight limits.
  • Maintains the airtanker base, aircraft ramp, buildings, grounds, and equipment.
  • Reports fuel and retardant spills and makes sure they are cleaned up properly.
  • Enters aircraft use, scheduling, and incident data into computer records.
  • May serve as a retardant crew member or aircraft timekeeper.

Do you qualify for GW-6?

With experience: You need one year of specialized experience at least equal to the GW-05 grade level, in federal service or equivalent. Examples include helping with facility maintenance or repairs, helping with contract work, and using airtanker equipment. Prior wildland firefighting experience is also required.

With education: Education cannot replace experience at this grade.

How to apply well

What to send:

  • Resume with personal information, education, and work history showing dates, title, grade, hours per week, and duties (2 pages maximum)
  • College transcripts if you use education to qualify (unofficial copies are fine when applying)
  • Proof of eligibility if you claim CTAP, RPL, or ICTAP priority
  • Evidence of accreditation for any foreign school

How you will be rated: Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are sent to the selecting official without a numeric rating. Your resume is checked first, and inflated or inaccurate information can lower your score, make you ineligible, or lead to removal.

Tips for this job:

  • Show dates, weekly hours, and duties for each job on your resume, and keep it to 2 pages.
  • Add college transcripts only if you use education to qualify, and make sure they show your name and course details.
  • Clearly show one year of experience at the GW-05 level and prior wildland firefighting experience, since both are required.

Good to know before you apply

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

Conditions of employment:

  • U.S. citizen or U.S. national
  • Men born after 12/31/1959 must be Selective Service registered or exempt
  • Background investigation and/or fingerprint check
  • Must be 18 years old
  • Direct deposit of federal pay required
  • E-Verify employment check
  • Test designated position with pre-employment and random drug testing
  • Willing to live and work in remote locations
  • Occasional overnight travel for fire assignments
  • Secondary firefighter position under CSRS and FERS retirement
  • Temporary appointment, up to 6 months or 1 year NTE, may end early
  • Some fire positions may require a driver's license, CDL, or medical exam

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
  • Location Negotiable After Selection
  • Ogden, Utah
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-R4-2SC046-6DH

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