Wildland Firefighter (Fire Management Planning) (GIS)

Quick Facts

• Hiring Agency: Office of the Secretary of the Interior
• Department: Department of the Interior
• Location: Reno, Nevada
• Salary: $97564 – $126835/yr
• Hiring Path: Fed Transition
• Number of Openings: 1
• Telework Eligible: Yes
• Security Clearance: Not Required
• Date Posted: 2026-09-10
• Application Deadline: 2026-09-18

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Job Summary

This is a Direct-Hire advertisement. Veterans preference is not applicable to this advertisement. Learn more about this authority at: Direct Hire Authority This Wildland Firefighter (Fire Management Planning) (GIS) position is with the US Wildland Fire Service, GW-0456-12 working in the following location(s): Reno, Nevada

Key Responsibilities

As a Wildland Firefighter (Fire Management Planning) (GIS) your duties will include but are not limited to the following: Develops and updates GIS-based situation awareness products to support wildland fire management planning cycles, multi-agency and multi-incident coordination. Establishes, maintains, and documents authoritative incident situation and fire intelligence-related datasets used for mapping.

Provides highly technical advice to GIS staff at lower organizational levels; mentors others in standardized production methods, data stewardship, and operational product requirements. Works with other DOI and USWFS offices and Federal, State, Tribal, and local agencies to coordinate data capture and analysis projects supporting wildland fire planning.

Independently determines information needs and policy requirements for fire management planning and decision support within the organization assigned.

Requirements & Education

Education may NOT be used to qualify for this position.

Benefits

PCS INFORMATION: -Yes, entitlements for payment of basic moving expenses, as required and to the extent allowed by the Federal Travel Regulation (FTR) 302-3.101, are authorized for eligible applicants changing duty station when the change meets the distance tests as provided in FTR 302-1.1 and 302-2.6. All moving expenses are taxable. -In addition, relocation discretionary entitlements may be authorized for this position excluding contractor-provided home sale.

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Contact

OHCNSPS@ios.doi.gov

Frequently Asked Questions

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Office of the Secretary of the Interior, Department of the Interior.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $97564 – $126835/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-09-18.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.

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