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Wildfire Research Imaging Specialist
Quick Facts
- Hiring Agency: National Institute of Standards and Technology
- Department: Department of Commerce
- Location: Gaithersburg, Maryland
- Salary: $85447 – $133142/yr
- Hiring Path: Fed Transition
- Number of Openings: 1
- Telework Eligible: Yes
- Security Clearance: Not Required
- Date Posted: 2026-10-05
- Application Deadline: 2026-10-12
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Job Summary
Join the NIST Fire Research Division at the forefront of wildland-urban interface (WUI) fire safety innovation. As a Wildfire Research Imaging Specialist, you will deploy cutting-edge imaging technology onto active fire environments, including prescribed and experimental fires and large-scale laboratory experiments.
Your visual data will capture unprecedented fire dynamics, powering scientific research, guiding engineering models, and informing the public through compelling visual storytelling.
Key Responsibilities
NIST's Fire Research Division leads efforts to advance the science and practice of fire safety engineering, firefighting, fire investigation, fire testing, fire data management, and controlled burning. Within this division, the Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) Fire Group conducts research to reduce fire hazards in WUI communities.
Their research includes mission-related measurement science research and services to develop WUI fire risk exposure metrics, predict fire spread in WUI communities, assess the fire performance of structures and communities, and mitigate the effects of WUI fires on structures and communities through science-based codes and standards.
As a Wildfire Research Imaging Specialist, you will: Capture active fire line visual data Perform optical system hardening and adaptation Conduct laboratory fire experimentation Curate data and visual communication products
Requirements & Education
Only specialized experience can qualify.
Contact
alyssa.silvas@nist.gov · 3019753000
Frequently Asked Questions
Which agency is hiring for this position?
This position is with National Institute of Standards and Technology, Department of Commerce.
What is the salary for this position?
The posted pay range is $85447 – $133142/yr.
Is this position remote or telework eligible?
This position is eligible for telework.
What is the application deadline?
Applications close on 2026-10-12.
Who is eligible to apply?
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
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