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Wildland Firefighter (Fuels Management)

Forest Service · Department of Agriculture

This job in plain English

This is a temporary, full-time job as a wildland firefighter on a fuels management crew in a National Forest, run by the U.S. Forest Service. The crew reduces brush and fuel that could feed wildfires, using burning, piling and other methods. Many vacancies are open in several locations in Idaho, Nevada and Utah, and the job includes occasional overnight travel for fire assignments.

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 job.

What you would do

  • Work on a fuels management crew doing broadcast burning, hand and machine piling, and brush disposal
  • Use hand and power tools, including chainsaws, firing equipment and portable pumps
  • Record data on fuel types, weather, fire behavior and work completed
  • Follow fire safety rules and inform forest visitors about fire hazards and prevention rules
  • Clean, maintain and store tools and equipment
  • Support wildland fire suppression activities

Do you qualify for GW-4?

With experience: You need 6 months of general work experience and 6 months of specialized experience equal to at least GW-03. Specialized experience includes natural resource support work like forestry, range or park technician, or wildland firefighter.

With education: A two-year course of study at an accredited college or university in fire training, fire science, fire technology or a related field can qualify you. You can also combine experience and education.

Licenses and certifications you need:

  • Valid driver's license

How to apply well

What to send:

  • Resume of 2 pages or less showing dates of work, hours worked per week, and job titles and grades
  • Unofficial college transcripts if you qualify through education, with course information
  • Evidence of accreditation if education was from a foreign school

How you will be rated: Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are referred to the selecting official without a numeric rating. Your resume is checked to confirm you meet the requirements, and inflated or inaccurate information can lead to a lower score, ineligibility, or disciplinary action.

Tips for this job:

  • Your resume must show dates, hours per week and duties for each job, and cannot be longer than 2 pages
  • Start the Work Capacity Test training now, since passing it is a condition of employment
  • Upload a copy of your transcripts if you use education to qualify

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time. Fire assignments may require overnight travel and work in remote locations.

Conditions of employment:

  • Must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. national
  • Males born after 12/31/1959 must be Selective Service registered or exempt
  • Background check or fingerprint check
  • Direct deposit of federal pay required
  • Must be 18 years old
  • Pass E-Verify employment check
  • Pre-appointment and random drug testing
  • Medical screening that meets federal wildland firefighter standards
  • Pass the arduous Work Capacity Test: 3-mile hike in 45 minutes carrying a 45-pound pack
  • Willing to live and work in remote locations
  • Occasional overnight travel may be required
  • Prior wildland firefighting experience is required for this secondary firefighter position
  • Temporary appointment of up to 6 months, or up to 1 year not-to-exceed
  • Appointment may end early due to lack of work or funds

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
$23.00 per hour
Pay scale and grade
GW-4 · GW
Locations
  • Monticello, Utah
  • Moab, Utah
  • Fairfield, Idaho
  • Burley, Idaho
  • Ephraim, Utah
  • Ferron, Utah
  • Location Negotiable After Selection
  • Carson City, Nevada
  • Las Vegas, Nevada
  • Ely, Nevada
  • Elko, Nevada
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-R4-2SC015-4DH

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