Explore a new career with the BLM - 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.
Hours worked per week must be stated for each season and position held in your resume. ***Experience listed will need to include specific duties about the work being performed and should not be only the general language stated below in the examples. To qualify for a GW-06 You must meet the following Experience AND the Selective Factors: 1). One (1) year of specialized work experience equivalent to the GW/GS-05 level duties. 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 GW-07 You must meet the following Experience AND the Selective Factors 1). One (1) year of specialized work experience equivalent to the GW/GS-06 level duties. 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 GW-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. 1. Firefighter Type 1 (FFT1) And 2. Successful completion of S-290 "Intermediate Wildland Fire Behavior" **All locations may not be hiring for all grades; check with each location.** 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.
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: OPM.GOV Hiring Information - DHA. 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. For more information on the Types of Crews, click here or view these videos. 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. On a Hand crew, locates fire line, directs and participates in fire line construction, backfiring and burnout operations, tree felling and holding/patrol mop-up operations. On a Fuels crew, locates fire line and serves as a working crew leader for fuel/fire control activities such as suppression, preparedness, prevention, monitoring, hazardous fuels reduction and prescribed burning. On a Prescribed fire 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. On a Fire Suppression module, locates fireline, directs and participates in fireline construction, backfiring and burnout operations, tree felling, and holding/patrol/mop-up operations. Monitors fire behavior, fire effects, and fire weather during fire suppression activities or while assigned to prescribed fires. 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. 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 felling and holding/patrol mop-up operations. On a Prescribed fire 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. On a Fuels crew, directs and participates in fireline construction, backfiring and burnout operation. During initial attack fire suppression activities, locates fireline, leads brush clearing, tree felling and holding/patrol/mop up operations. Participates in prescribed fire operations. On a Fire Suppression module, locates fireline, directs and participates in fireline construction, backfiring and burnout operations, tree felling, and holding/patrol/mop-up operations. Monitors fire behavior, fire effects, and fire weather during fire suppression activities or while assigned to prescribed fires. Directs the operation and use of specialized tools and equipment. Performs administrative responsibilities as required. Locations for these positions are: 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 *NOTE: For district locations, applicants may be assigned to any of the locations listed for that district. 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 Fire Contacts on the DOI FIRES Jobs website and select the state you are interested in. For more information about temporary fire positions with DOI, go to the following link: https://www.firejobs.doi.gov/.