U.S. Department of the Interior
Wildland Firefighter
U.S. Department of the Interior, Salt Lake City, Utah, United States, 84193
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where our people are our most precious resource. Positions at the GW-06/07 level have been identified as key fire management positions under the Interagency Fire Program Management (IFPM) Standard. These positions have been categorized as a Senior Firefighter (SFF), and require selectee to meet the minimum qualification standards for IFPM prior to being placed into the position. Detailed information regarding IFPM positions can be found at the IFPM website. Duties
This is a Public Notice for positions being filled under the Direct Hiring Authority (DHA) for Wildland Fire. Under this recruitment procedure applications will be accepted for each location identified in this Public Notice. Veterans' Preference is not applicable to this announcement. The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is looking for temporary employees to work on a variety of wildland firefighting crews. Work may include working as a crew member on any of the following crew types: Engine; Fuels; Hand; Prescribed Fire; and Fire Suppression Module Crews. A
Wildland Firefighter (GW-06)
serves as an experienced wildland firefighter on an Engine, Fuels, Hand, Prescribed Fire, and Fire Suppression Module performing various duties. On an Engine crew, drives and operates a wildland fire engine, positioning the engine for proper use and operation. Performs and directs others in starting pump engine, priming pump, adjusting engine speed and pump valves, laying hose, and using appropriate nozzles and nozzle adjustment in effective use of water and additives. A
Wildland Firefighter (GW-07)
serves as an experienced leader and member on an Engine, Fuels, Hand, Prescribed Fire, and Fire Suppression Module performing various duties. On an Engine crew, directs the operation of a wildland fire engine and ensures the correct positioning, proper use and operation. Locations
Safford, AZ Eastern Montana-Dakotas District (Miles City/Billings/Ashland/Jordan, MT; Camp Crook, SD) Elko District (Elko/Carlin/Wells, NV) Winnemucca District (Winnemucca/Lovelock/McDermitt/Paradise Valley, NV) Medford, OR Salt Lake City, UT During the application process, you may select up to
SEVEN (7)
locations from the list of available locations in this announcement. Requirements
SELECTIVE SERVICE:
Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service or exempt. BACKGROUND INVESTIGATIONS:
Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/TESTING:
You must pass an initial pre-employment physical examination and must be able to pass the work capacity fitness test. DRUG TESTING : Positions require a mandatory pre-employment drug test. Positions may require a valid state driver's license. Some positions may require a CDL; information will be provided at job offer. You must be 18 years of age or older at the time of appointment. All positions have medical qualification requirements.
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where our people are our most precious resource. Positions at the GW-06/07 level have been identified as key fire management positions under the Interagency Fire Program Management (IFPM) Standard. These positions have been categorized as a Senior Firefighter (SFF), and require selectee to meet the minimum qualification standards for IFPM prior to being placed into the position. Detailed information regarding IFPM positions can be found at the IFPM website. Duties
This is a Public Notice for positions being filled under the Direct Hiring Authority (DHA) for Wildland Fire. Under this recruitment procedure applications will be accepted for each location identified in this Public Notice. Veterans' Preference is not applicable to this announcement. The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is looking for temporary employees to work on a variety of wildland firefighting crews. Work may include working as a crew member on any of the following crew types: Engine; Fuels; Hand; Prescribed Fire; and Fire Suppression Module Crews. A
Wildland Firefighter (GW-06)
serves as an experienced wildland firefighter on an Engine, Fuels, Hand, Prescribed Fire, and Fire Suppression Module performing various duties. On an Engine crew, drives and operates a wildland fire engine, positioning the engine for proper use and operation. Performs and directs others in starting pump engine, priming pump, adjusting engine speed and pump valves, laying hose, and using appropriate nozzles and nozzle adjustment in effective use of water and additives. A
Wildland Firefighter (GW-07)
serves as an experienced leader and member on an Engine, Fuels, Hand, Prescribed Fire, and Fire Suppression Module performing various duties. On an Engine crew, directs the operation of a wildland fire engine and ensures the correct positioning, proper use and operation. Locations
Safford, AZ Eastern Montana-Dakotas District (Miles City/Billings/Ashland/Jordan, MT; Camp Crook, SD) Elko District (Elko/Carlin/Wells, NV) Winnemucca District (Winnemucca/Lovelock/McDermitt/Paradise Valley, NV) Medford, OR Salt Lake City, UT During the application process, you may select up to
SEVEN (7)
locations from the list of available locations in this announcement. Requirements
SELECTIVE SERVICE:
Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service or exempt. BACKGROUND INVESTIGATIONS:
Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/TESTING:
You must pass an initial pre-employment physical examination and must be able to pass the work capacity fitness test. DRUG TESTING : Positions require a mandatory pre-employment drug test. Positions may require a valid state driver's license. Some positions may require a CDL; information will be provided at job offer. You must be 18 years of age or older at the time of appointment. All positions have medical qualification requirements.
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