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Wildland Firefighter
Quick Facts
- Hiring Agency: Office of the Secretary of the Interior
- Department: Department of the Interior
- Location: Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico
- Salary: $57670 – $81343/yr
- Hiring Path: Fed Transition
- Number of Openings: 1
- Security Clearance: Not Required
- Date Posted: 2026-09-09
- Application Deadline: 2026-09-22
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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 position is with the US Wildland Fire Service, GW-0456-6/7 working in the following location: Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico
Key Responsibilities
As a Wildland Firefighter your duties will include but are not limited to the following: Serves as an experienced leader within a wildland fire module or crew in fuels management, fire suppression, monitoring, and post-fire activities, applies an understanding of firefighter safety, fire behavior, topography of the area, weather, fuels, and training in fire management work.
Directs the operation and use of special tools and equipment such as, but not limited to power saws, portable pumps, firing devices, and communication equipment. Directs moderately complex fuels management projects or participates in more complex hazard fuel reduction projects by conducting project assessments and gathering data.
Leads firefighting personnel by directing their activities when suppressing wildland fires or by serving as a situational leader on wildland fires by directing the work of a small crew of firefighters in building firelines, burning out, mopping up, and patrolling firelines.
Requirements & Education
There is no substitution of education for experience at the grade levels of this announcement.
Contact
shannon_jameson@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 $57670 – $81343/yr.
What is the application deadline?
Applications close on 2026-09-22.
Who is eligible to apply?
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
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