Wildland Firefighter; Fuels

Wildland Firefighter (Fuels) – GW-0456-9/11

Location:

Brazoria, Texas.

This position has been identified as one of the key fire management positions under the Interagency Fire Program Management (IFPM) Standard. It has been categorized as a Prescribed Fire and Fuels Specialist – Moderate Complexity, and requires the selectee to meet the minimum qualification standards for IFPM prior to being placed into the position. To meet IFPM requirements, you must have possessed all of the following National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) incident management qualifications and training requirements to be considered eligible for this position (currency not required at time of referral, but may be required to obtain and maintain currency if selected):

• Prescribed Fire Burn Boss, Type 2 (RXB2)

• Single Resource Boss, Engine (ENGB)
• Single Resource Boss, Crew (CRWB)
• Single Resource Boss, Helicopter (HMGB)

Only experience and education obtained by 05/27/2026 will be considered.

Credit will be given for all appropriate qualifying experience. Please be sure to include this information in your resume. No assumptions will be made about your experience.

At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GW-08 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience may include: work closely with other resource specialists to integrate vegetation management project designs in fuels program direction; provide input and recommend strategies for fuels and fire management; develop resource objectives and guidance for implementation of projects and programs; and evaluate post burn fire effects, identify potential problems and make appropriate recommendations.

I am a current or former federal employee who served in a competitive or excepted appointment, and I have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GW-09 grade level which includes assisting in leading a prescribed fire/fuels management program. Examples of specialized experience may include: assist in the review and evaluation of fire management plans for ecological soundness and technical adequacy;

participate in field inspections before and after prescribed or wildland fires to determine if resource objectives were achieved and/or to evaluate the effectiveness of actions taken; and assist with providing analyses on the ecological role of fire and its use and/or exclusion, and smoke management.

OR

I am not or have never been a current federal employee who served in a competitive or excepted appointment, and I have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GW-10 grade level which includes leading a prescribed fire/fuels management program. Examples of specialized experience may include: review and evaluate fire management plans for ecological soundness and technical adequacy; conduct field inspections before and after prescribed or wildland fires to determine if resource objectives were achieved and/or to evaluate the effectiveness of actions taken;

and develop analyses on the ecological role of fire and its use and/or exclusion, and smoke management.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, Ameri Corps) 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.

Applicants must meet all minimum qualification requirements for the position of interest by the closing date of the Job Announcement.

Prior firefighting experience, as gained by substantial service in a primary firefighter position or equivalent experience outside the Federal government, is a MANDATORY PREREQUISITE.

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