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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. To learn more about Direct-Hire Authority, go to:
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 types of crews: Hand; Engine; Prescribed. For more information on Crew Types,
A Wildland Firefighter (GS-06) serves as an experienced wildland firefighter on an Engine, Hand, and Prescribed Fire 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. On a Hand crew, locates fire line, directs and participates in fire line construction, backfiring and burnout operations, tree falling and holding/patrol mop-up operations. On a Prescribed crew, operations including preparation, ignition, monitoring, holding, and mop-up. Monitors fire behavior, fire effects, and fire weather on prescribed fires and wildland fire use.
A Wildland Firefighter (GS-07) serves as an experienced leader and member on an Engine, Hand, and Prescribed Fire performing various duties. On an Engine crew, directs the operation of a wildland fire engine and ensures the correct positioning, 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 adjustments in effective use of water and additives. On a Hand crew, locates fire line, directs and participates in fire line construction, backfiring and burnout operations, tree falling and holding/patrol mop-up operations. On a Prescribed crew, directs and performs prescribed fire operations including line preparation activities such as brush clearing and hazard tree removal; ignition, monitoring, holding, and mop-up. Monitors fire behavior, fire effects, and fire weather on prescribed fires and wildfires.
Locations for these positions are:
Elko District (Carlin/Elko/Wells, NV)*
Ely District (Caliente/Ely/Pony Springs, NV)*
Winnemucca District (Lovelock/Paradise Valley/McDermitt/Winnemucca, NV)*
Medford, OR
Vale, OR
Fillmore Field Office (Eureka/Fillmore, UT)*
Salt Lake Field Office (Grantsville/Salt Lake City/Vernon, UT)*
Buffalo, WY
Casper, WY
During the application process, you may select up to SEVEN (7) locations from the list of available locations in this announcement.
For contacts and information regarding housing availability visit
For more information about temporary fire positions with DOI, go to the following link:
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
SELECTIVE SERVICE: Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service or exempt. To register or verify your registration, go to the
BACKGROUND INVESTIGATIONS: Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check. Failure to satisfy the background check will result in cancellation of offer of employment or may be grounds for termination.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/TESTING: You must pass an initial pre-employment physical examination and must be able to pass the work capacity fitness test (Must carry a 45 lb. pack for 3 miles within 45 minutes). Failure to meet any of the required medical qualifications will disqualify you for employment. Any condition, which would cause you to be a hazard to yourself or to others, will disqualify you for employment.
DRUG TESTING: Positions require a mandatory pre-employment drug test. Applicants will not be appointed to the position if a verified positive drug test is received. The drug test will be provided at Government direction and expense. Once hired, employees are also subject to random drug testing during employment. This is in accordance with Executive Order 12564 and under the Department’s Drug Free Workplace Program.
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.
Qualifications
Hours worked per week must be stated for each season and position held in your resume.
To qualify for a GS-06
You must meet at least one of the following AND the Selective Factors:
Examples Of Specialized Work Experience Include:
On-the-line wildland fire experience in forest/range fire control, prevention or suppression work; operating and maintaining specialized wildland fire tools/equipment/vehicles and may include leading crewmembers.
To qualify for a GS-07
You must meet at least one of the following AND the Selective Factors:
Examples Of Specialized Work Experience Include:
On-the-line wildland fire experience in forest/range fire control, prevention or suppression work as a lead wildland firefighter, utilizing a variety of specialized wildland fire tools and equipment.
Selective Factors for GS-06/07: In addition to the basic qualifications listed above, you must have possessed the following National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) incident management qualification and training requirement to be considered eligible.
You must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of the announcement.
Physical Demands: Arduous exertion for protracted periods of time such as, but not limited to, extensive running, walking, climbing, kneeling, stooping, pulling hoses, jumping and twisting, prolonged standing, walking over uneven ground, and recurring bending, reaching, lifting and carrying of items weighing over 50 pounds and shared lifting and carrying of heavier items, and similar activities requiring at least average agility and dexterity.
Work Environment: Forest, range, and desert environments in steep terrain where surfaces may be extremely uneven, rocky, covered with thick tangled vegetation, smoky conditions, etc. Temperatures commonly exceed 100 degrees F and may fall below freezing. Risks include smoke inhalation, fire entrapment, snake or insect bites and stings, exposure to excessive machinery noise, and falling and rolling material. Employee must adjust and cope with exposure to weather elements, dust and smoke, poor bivouac and eating situations under an unpredictable set of circumstances. Firefighters may be required to live in backcountry camps for extended periods of time. The hazardous nature of the work requires that personal protective equipment be worn (e.g., boots, hard hat, gloves, flame resistant clothing). Work may require travel by fixed-wing or rotor-wing aircraft.
Education
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Additional information
Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): CTAP provides eligible surplus and displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. Information about CTAP/ICTAP eligibility is available from OPM’s Career Transition Resources website at
Temporary employees hired in wildland fire or wildland fire support positions are eligible for the following:
Certain incentives (such as Recruitment, Relocation or Student Loan Repayment) may be authorized to eligible selectees. If eligible and qualified, you may be offered a recruitment or relocation incentive. The decision to offer an incentive will be made on a case-by-case basis and is neither promised nor guaranteed. For information visit:
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