Wildland Firefighter (Fuels Management)

Forest Service • Baker City, OR

5d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is located on a fire crew within a National Forest fire management organization and serves as a skilled member of a fuels management crew. The position carries out fuels management work, supports wildland fire suppression, and may assist with other resource management activities when not performing fuels management. This is a temporary federal position for the FY2027 hiring season, with an appointment of up to six months or, in some cases, up to one year. The appointment may end early due to lack of work or funds, and an extension may be possible without further competition. The position is not eligible for telework. Duty location is one of the locations listed in the announcement; work may involve remote locations and occasional overnight travel. The expected start date is between April 18, 2027 and June 13, 2027.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. national and at least 18 years old.
• Must pass E-Verify and satisfactory background adjudication and/or fingerprint checks.
• Must maintain a valid driver's license.
• Must pass the arduous-level Wildland Firefighter Work Capacity Test and maintain the required physical fitness. The test requires hiking three miles within 45 minutes while carrying a 45-pound pack.
• Must meet Federal Wildland Firefighter Medical Standards for arduous-duty wildland firefighting and undergo medical screening.
• Prior wildland firefighting experience is required.
• For GW-04, must meet one of the stated qualification paths: six months of general work experience or military service plus six months of specialized experience equivalent to at least GW-03; a two-year course of study in fire training, fire science, fire technology, or a related field; or an appropriate combination of experience and education.
• Must comply with pre-employment and random drug testing; appointment requires a negative pre-employment test.
• Must be willing to live and work in remote, volatile or unpredictable locations and undertake occasional overnight travel for fire suppression or related assignments.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered with Selective Service or exempt.
• Some fire positions may require a valid state driver's license, a commercial driver's license, or additional testing or examinations.

Nice To Haves

• Graduation from a Job Corps fire-certified program is encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Carry out fuels management work independently or as a skilled crew member, including broadcast burning, hand and machine piling, helitorch operations, and other brush disposal techniques.
• Use hand and power tools, including chainsaws, firing equipment, and portable pumps.
• Gather data and record fuel types, weather conditions, fire behavior, and work completed.
• Observe fire safety rules and fire behavior.
• Inform forest visitors and users about fire hazards and prevention regulations.
• Clean, maintain, recondition, and store tools and equipment.
• Support wildland fire suppression activities.
• Perform other resource management activities, such as recreation, timber, or reforestation, when not performing fuels management.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific eligibility depends on position type and the hiring agency.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed