Wildland Firefighter (Fuels Management)- Direct Hire Authority

Quick Facts

• Hiring Agency: Office of the Secretary of the Interior
• Department: Department of the Interior
• Location: Fairbanks, Alaska
• Salary: $76455 – $107063/yr
• Hiring Path: Fed Transition
• Number of Openings: 1
• Telework Eligible: Yes
• Security Clearance: Not Required
• Date Posted: 2026-08-26
• Application Deadline: 2026-09-09

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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 These Wildland Firefighter (Fuels Management) positions are with the US Wildland Fire Service, GW-0456-8/9 working in the following location(s): Fairbanks, Alaska For questions about his job announcement please reach out to Justin Ray @ jray@blm.gov

Key Responsibilities

As a Wildland Firefighter (Fuels Management)- Direct Hire Authority your duties will include but are not limited to the following: Operations & Preparedness: Supports prescribed fire and fuels treatment operations, including planning, ignition, holding, mop-up, rehabilitation, monitoring, and documentation while following safety standards and regulations.

Fuels Management & Monitoring: Conducts field surveys, reconnaissance, and pre/post treatment monitoring to assess fuel conditions, fire behavior, treatment effectiveness, and progress toward management objectives. Planning & Analysis: Develops routine project plans and schedules, evaluates fuels and fire effects data, assists with treatment prescriptions and monitoring plans, and uses modeling tools to support project prioritization.

Fire Management & Training: Participates in fire prevention, suppression, prescribed fire, post fire activities, equipment operations, and structured classroom/field training. Program Coordination: Assists with fuels program planning, budgeting, contract administration,smoke management, interagency coordination, and evaluation of treatment strategies and FireManagement Plan components.

Requirements & Education

IMPORTANT - PLEASE NOTE: There is no qualifying education for the 0456 series at this grade level.

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 $76455 – $107063/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-09-09.

Who is eligible to apply?

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

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