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-0456-03/04/05 Wildland Firefighter position is with the US Wildland Fire Service working in various locations. Not all locations may be hiring for all grades. Applicants will not be considered for locations not selected.
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As a Wildland Firefighter (GW-03), your duties will include but are not limited to the following: Serves as an entry level wildland firefighter on the following types of crews: hotshot Participates in fuels management and fire suppression duties under the direction of higher-graded firefighters by attacking, controlling, or mopping up fires, building or patrolling firelines May assist in more specialized assignments such as backfire, burnout, and chainsaw operations Receives on-the-job training, instruction, and orientation in activities such as maintenance of fire tools and equipment; managing risks and hazards; and safety protocols Participates in physical fitness programs As a Wildland Firefighter (GW-04), your duties will include but are not limited to the following: Serves as a trained wildland firefighter on the following types of crews: hotshot May assist in specialized assignments such as tree felling, backfire, and burnout operations Performs portable pump operator duties such as pump site selection, set up, and operation Program and utilizes handheld and mobile radios to maintain communication Utilizes a variety of specialized tools, equipment and techniques while actively managing wildland fires; may be required to operate light vehicles and 4X4s As a Wildland Firefighter (GW-05), your duties will include but are not limited to the following: Serves as an experienced wildland firefighter on the following types of crews: hotshot Performs all aspects of wildland and prescribed fire operations including preparation, ignition, monitoring, holding and mop-up Serves as lookout and as directed, locates fireline and implements appropriate fireline construction methods necessary (e.g., mineral soil scrape, cup trenching, removal of ladder fuels) to stop fire spread, making adjustments based on terrain and other conditions and assessing escape routes and safety zones Gathers and considers information on weather data, topography, fuel types and fire behavior in responding to wildland fire incidents As assigned, ensures proper refurbishing and resupply of tools, vehicles, food, water, and other supplies Duty locations for these positions are: Flowood, Mississippi Sierra Vista, Arizona Zuni, New Mexico (Indian Preference Applies)
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 $21.14 – $25.86/hr.
Applications close on 2026-11-04.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
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