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About The Position

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National and meet suitability requirements for federal employment, including a background investigation.
• Must submit to and pass a pre-employment drug test; the position is also subject to random illegal-drug testing.
• Must pass a pre-employment medical examination and the work capacity test for arduous positions; post-employment medical examinations may also be required.
• Must be at least 18 years old to be assigned to a hazardous position.
• Must possess current-at-appointment requirements (currency not required) for NWCG Firefighter Type 1 (FFT1) and Intermediate Fire Behavior (S-290).
• Must have one year of specialized work experience equivalent to the GW/GS-05 level, such as senior wildland firefighting module or crew experience involving on-the-line fire control, prevention, suppression, or prescribed fire work, and operation and maintenance of specialized wildland fire tools, equipment, or vehicles; experience may include leading crewmembers.
• Must be able to meet the physical demands of arduous exertion for extended periods, including strenuous movement over uneven terrain and lifting or carrying items over 50 pounds.
• May need to operate a government or private motor vehicle for official duties and maintain a valid state driver's license.
• Individuals assigned male at birth after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
• Must use direct deposit.
• Only experience and education obtained by November 10, 2026, will be considered; applicants must document qualifying experience in their resume.
• Must be able to work in hazardous, variable outdoor conditions and wear required personal protective equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform fireline activities, including line construction, hose layout, operation of pumps and accessories, and mop-up.
• Gather information about weather, topography, fuel types, and fire behavior when responding to wildland fire incidents.
• Participate in fuels management projects and prescribed fires.
• May serve as a situational leader on wildland fires.
• Operate and maintain specialized equipment used for wildland and prescribed fire situations.

Benefits

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