Wildland Firefighter

• Performs assignments to develop knowledge of fuels management and fire suppression techniques and practices such as fireline construction use of pumps and engines hose lays foam and retardant.
• Performs assignments to develop knowledge of working around aircraft safety rules and fire and fuels terminology.
• Searches out and extinguishes burning materials by moving dirt applying water by hose or backpack pump etc.
• Moves dirt chops brush or fells trees to build fireline using various hand tools such as axe shovel Pulaski McLeod and power saws to control spreading wildland fire and to prepare lines prior to prescribed burning.
• Chops carries and piles logging slash.
• Patrols the fireline to locate and extinguish sparks flareups and hot spot fires that may threaten developed firelines.
• Cleans reconditions and stores fire tools and equipment.
• May be assigned to other resource management activities such as recreation timber or reforestation when not performing fire suppression or fuels management duties.

• You must be a US Citizen or US National.
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be Selective Service registered or exempt.
• Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check.
• Direct Deposit Per Public Law 104-134 all Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of your choosing.
• Must be 18 years of age.
• Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify including your rights and responsibilities visit .
• Some Fire positions may have Conditions of Employment such as: a valid state drivers license; a commercial drivers license (CDL); pre-appointment and random drug testing; or a physical or medical examination.
• This is a Test Designated Position. You will be subject to pre-employment and random drug testing. Appointment is based on a negative result. This announcement constitutes 30 days advance notice.
• Incumbent is subject to medical screening and must meet the Federal Wildland Firefighter Medical Standards for arduous duty wildland firefighting.
• Willing to live/work in remote locations (volatile/unpredictable).
• Occasional overnight travel may be required for fire suppression or fire related assignment.
• Must pass the appropriate level of the Work Capacity Test for Wildland Firefighters.

In order to qualify you must meet the eligibility and qualifications requirements as defined below by the closing date of the announcement. For more information on the qualifications for this position visit the Office of Personnel Managements General Schedule Qualification Standards.

Your application and resume must clearly show that you possess the experience requirements. Transcripts must be provided for qualifications based on education. Provide course descriptions as necessary.

GW-03: Applicants must have minimum six (6) months experience of any type of work that demonstrates the ability to perform the work of a Wildland Firefighter position or general experience that provided a familiarity with the subject matter or processes of the broad subject area of the Wildland Firefighter occupation; OR successful completion of a one (1)-year of related education or appropriate firefighting training may be substituted for experience on a month-for-month basis. Firefighting training obtained as part of a high school curriculum-may be substituted for the six (6) months of general experience required for a GW-03.

Examples of General Experience includes: Performed farm/ranch labor such as feeding and tending livestock or general maintenance of farm/ranch facilities; Worked in a greenhouse or nursery moving watering and tending plants and performing other general labor tasks; Fed and watered animals such as in a laboratory pet store or zoo; Any work experience paid or unpaid. Unpaid experience for example may be regular volunteer work such as at a park community sports league facilities etc.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g. Peace Corps AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g. professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community student social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies knowledge and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience including volunteer experience.

WORK CAPACITY TEST (WCT) for Wildland Firefighters: This position participates in wildland firefighting activities. Based on the type of work performed TAKING and PASSING the WCT at the ARDUOUS level is a condition of employment which means you must maintain the required level of physical fitness in order to remain in the position. The Arduous fitness (Pack) Test requires completing a three (3) mile hike within forty-five (45) minutes while carrying a forty-five (45) pound pack. You are strongly encouraged to consult with your physician and begin training immediately if applying for this position. This announcement constitutes the required 30 days advanced notice for testing requirements.

In accordance with USDA Department Regulationthis position is a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the USDA Drug Free Workplace Program and subject to pre-employment drug testing. All applicants selected for this position will be required to submit to a urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Incumbents of this position will be required to submit to a urinalysis on an ongoing random basis after appointment as directed.

To receive consideration for this position you must provide updated required documents and meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.