This is a Direct-Hire advertisement. Veterans' Preference is not applicable to this advertisement. Learn more about this authority at: Direct Hire Authority This GW-05 Wildland Firefighter (Aviation) position is with the US Wildland Fire Service working in Roswell, NM. For general information about the application process and temporary fire positions with the Department of the Interior, please visit our website.
As a Wildland Firefighter [Aviation - Airtanker] (GW-05), your duties will include but are not limited to the following: Performs as functional leader in various aviation, ground support, and logistical activities related to airtanker and retardant base operations and all other fixed wing operations that may be used at designated base.
Ensures airtanker base ramp operations are conducted in a safe and efficient manner, monitors critical turning radius for wing clearances to maintain safe operating distances from facilities, other aircraft and personnel as needed for different types and sizes of aircraft on the air base facility.
Assists with the development and revision, and implements, as necessary, safety practices and emergency plans, trains personnel in safety and emergency procedures for airtanker/SEAT base operations, and ensures use of Personal Protection Equipment. Assists with safety and security at the base, reporting incidents as needed to supervisor.
Performs administrative work, such as compiling and sharing documentation, which includes the daily activity log, data entry and querying reports, answering phones, and utilizing base radios.
PROOF OF EDUCATION: All applicants who are using education or a combination of education and experience to qualify must submit copies of transcripts which include grades, credit hours earned, major(s), grade point average or class ranking, institution name, and student name.
If any required coursework is not easily recognizable on transcripts, or if you believe a portion of a particular course can be credited toward meeting an educational requirement, you must also provide a memorandum on letterhead from the institution's registrar, dean, or other appropriate official stating the percentage of the course that should be considered to meet the requirement and the equivalent number of units.
Unofficial transcripts are acceptable; however, if you are selected for the position, you will be required to produce the original official transcripts.
FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university.
For further information, visit: Recognition of Foreign Qualifications | International Affairs Office (ed.gov).
OHCNSPS_temporary_seasonal@ios.doi.gov · 888-364-6432
This position is with Office of the Secretary of the Interior, Department of the Interior.
The posted pay range is $25.37 – $25.37/hr.
Applications close on 2026-11-10.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government · Retrieved 2026-10-28 · Not affiliated with or endorsed by OPM or USAJOBS.gov
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