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Wildland Firefighter

Forest Service · Department of Agriculture

This job in plain English

This temporary Wildland Firefighter job puts you on a Forest Service fire crew located within a National Forest. Many vacancies are open at locations across Oregon and Washington, and the agency uses Direct Hire, so qualified applicants go straight to the hiring official without a score. The work involves fighting wildland fires in hard conditions, living in remote areas, 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. Veterans' preference does not apply to this vacancy.

What you would do

  • Fight wildland fires as an experienced crew member on a hand crew.
  • Operate and maintain specialized fire equipment, including emergency repairs.
  • Collect fire weather data, fuel and soil moisture samples, and keep records.
  • Help plan and carry out prescribed burns and hazard fuel reduction projects.
  • Take part in fire safety training, crew drills, and safety sessions.

Do you qualify for GW-5?

With experience: You need one year of specialized experience at least equal to the GW-4 level in federal service or equivalent. Examples include mopping up after fires, serving on a specialty crew such as hotshot or helitack, and operating fire tools such as portable pumps or drip torches.

With education: A completed 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 you for GW-5. A combination of education and experience also qualifies.

Licenses and certifications you need:

  • Valid state driver's license

How to apply well

What to send:

  • Resume with personal information, education, and work experience including duties, hours per week, and dates
  • Resume no longer than 2 pages
  • College transcripts if you use education to qualify (unofficial copy is fine at first)
  • IQCS Master Record or equivalent proof of FFT1 and S-290 training (red cards are not accepted)
  • If claiming CTAP/ICTAP priority: proof of eligibility, your most recent SF-50, and a current performance appraisal

How you will be rated: Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications and selective factors are sent to the selecting official without a rating. Inflated or inaccurate information can lower your rating, make you ineligible, or lead to removal from federal service.

Tips for this job:

  • Attach your IQCS Master Record or equivalent proof of FFT1 and S-290 training, because red cards are not accepted.
  • Keep your resume to 2 pages and list hours per week and dates for each job, or you may be removed.
  • Upload files under 5MB in PDF, Word, or similar formats, and avoid encrypted or Adobe Portfolio files.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time, temporary. Work may be in remote, volatile conditions with occasional overnight travel 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 check and/or fingerprint check
  • Direct deposit of federal pay required
  • Must be at least 18 years old
  • Pass the E-Verify employment check
  • Pre-appointment and random drug testing (test designated position)
  • Medical screening; must meet Federal Wildland Firefighter Medical Standards for arduous duty
  • Willing to live and work in remote, unpredictable locations
  • Occasional overnight travel may be required
  • Pass the arduous Work Capacity Test: 3-mile hike in 45 minutes carrying a 45-pound pack
  • Complete NWCG Firefighter Type 1 (FFT1) and S-290 courses

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
  • Gold Beach, Oregon
  • Zigzag, Oregon
  • Detroit, Oregon
  • Klamath Falls, Oregon
  • Joseph, Oregon
  • Prineville, Oregon
  • Grants Pass, Oregon
  • Hines, Oregon
  • Westfir, Oregon
  • Roseburg, Oregon
  • Halfway, Oregon
  • Baker City, Oregon
  • and 17 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-R6-2PC028-5DH

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