Multiple within U.S.

Position Title: Wildland Firefighter (Many Positions)

Organization: Department of Agriculture

Location: Multiple within U.S.

Position Overview: Our firefighters are involved with wildland fire suppression, management, control, and perform this work on an engine, as a member of a helitak crew or on a handcrew. 

Duties: 

• Duties listed are at full performance grade GS-05 level.
• Moves dirt, chops brush, fells small trees, etc., to build fire line using hand tools such as axe, Pulaski, shovel and McLeod, and power saws to control spreading wildland fire.
• Performs as a member of fire crew assigned to suppress the full range of difficulty and complexity of fires.
• Patrols areas of controlled fires to “mop-up” by searching out and extinguishing any remaining burning material.
• Operates specialized fire suppression equipment such as portable pumps or drip torch. Observes, records and preserves evidence of cause of fires.
• May be assigned to other resource management activities such as fuels, recreation, timber or reforestation when not performing fire suppression duties.

Application Deadline: August 23rd through September 24th, 2024

How to Apply: Please use the online application to view the full job descriptions as well as how to apply.