Wildland Firefighter

Job Corps graduates of fire certified programs are encouraged to apply

This position is located within a National Forest. The position is located on a fire crew as a crew member within the fire management organization. The purpose of the position is wildland fire suppression/management/control as a specialized firefighter with responsibility for the operation and maintenance of specialized tools or equipment.

• Serves as a skilled crew member on a hand crew assigned to suppress the full range of difficulty and complexity of fires.
• Utilizes a variety of specialized tools, equipment, and techniques while actively suppressing wildfires, such as a Pulaski, shovel, McLeod, ax, and chainsaw to control the spread of wildfire.
• Performs basic fireline activities such as line construction, lopping and scattering of fuels using hand tools and holding, patrolling, monitoring, and mop‑up operations. Moves dirt, chops brush and small trees, etc. to construct fire line.
• Is responsible for observing the rules of wildland firefighting safety. Applies practices and techniques to minimize resource damage.
• Under direct supervision or with one or two other crew members may be assigned to carry out specialized assignments such as tree falling, backfire and burnout.
• Serves as a skilled wildland firefighter on an organized crew during prescribed burns, monitoring and controlling the fire, and collecting data on fire weather and fire behavior.
• Also performs project work such as fuel inventory and hazard fuel reduction projects. Depending on experience level, may be assigned to structure fire defense.
• Performs the full range of standardized forestry support duties for fire, timber, silviculture, recreation, wilderness, or research activities.
• Participates in fire and safety training in the techniques, practices, and methods of fire suppression and in the safe, efficient operation and use of tools, equipment and vehicles used in fire line activities.
• With emphasis on those used in the particular function to which assigned. Participates in crew proficiency checks and drills.
• Participates in safety sessions and fire critiques. Ensures own and others’ welfare and safety in all aspects of the assignments. Cleans, maintains, reconditions, and stores firefighting tools and equipment. Inventories fire supplies and equipment.
• May be assigned to fire lookout to provide detection and reporting of wildfires. Reports smoke and fire to a dispatcher giving location, estimated size and other pertinent information.
• Reports weather and fire behavior information keeping the dispatcher and/or other officials informed of current conditions. May perform project work such as fuel inventory, preparing associated reports, and hazard fuel reduction projects.
• May perform project work such as road and trail maintenance, habitat manipulation, and miscellaneous equipment and facilities maintenance.
• May assist higher level workers in forestry/range research efforts; in the marketing of forest/range resources; or in the scientific management, protection, and development of forest/range resources.

• 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 e‑Verify.
• Some Fire positions may have Conditions of Employment such as a valid state driver's license; a commercial driver's 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.