Explore a new career with the BLM - where our people are our most precious resource. 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.
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-07 You must meet the following: 1.) One (1) year of specialized work experience equivalent to the GW/GS-06 level duties. Examples of specialized work experience include: Working with aircraft during initial or extended attack of wildland fires. Experience should include lead responsibilities performing work associated with wildland fire aircraft. You must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of the announcement. Physical Demands: Long irregular hours are required, much of it occurring during periods of fire operations. Frequent standing, walking and long periods outside in high temperatures and direct sunlight may be required while working around multiple arriving and departing aircraft. Activities in and around moving aircraft and other equipment require constant monitoring and alertness for hazardous conditions and safety of personnel. Work in an office environment and long periods of sedentary work occurs when reports and flight records are prepared. Lifting and carrying heavy equipment/materials and operating a variety of hand and power tools is required for base set-up, tear down, and maintenance/repair. Work Environment: Majority of activities are performed in an airbase environment, both inside and outdoors. Extreme variations in temperature and climactic conditions are common. Work requires use of safety equipment including hearing and eye protection and high visibility clothing. Exposed to irritant chemicals is possible. The work involves exposure to operating aircraft that result in high noise levels and exposure to turning propellers, prop wash, jet intake areas and jet-blast, and flying dust and debris. Concurrent movement of multiple mixed aircraft types and service vehicles in the ramp area creates potential for serious accident, injury, or property damage. Fatigue and mental stress could be present due to extensive work periods and emergency nature of work.
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is looking for temporary employees to work as Wildland Firefighters (Aviation). For more information on the Types of Crews, click here or view these videos. A Wildland Firefighter (GW-07 Aviation) manages airtanker operations during initial attack or extended attack of wildland fires. Airtanker modules consist of aircraft configured to drop suppressants or retardant, pilots, mixing/loading equipment and drivers/attendants. These modules are contracted to the government. Responses can occur on BLM fire or in support of other agency efforts. Provides pilots and crew with detailed instructions on incident objective and tactics. Determines needs, orders personnel, equipment and supplies to support single engine air tanker operations. During the application process, you may select up to SEVEN (7) locations from the list of available locations in this announcement. For contact information and housing availability, visit Fire Contacts on the DOI FIRES website. To view a list of contacts by agency, 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/.