Wildland Firefighter
Job Overview
Employment Type
Temporary
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Exact $20.93
Work Schedule
Flexible
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
Life insurance
Training and Development
Employee assistance program
Job Description
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is a federal agency within the United States Department of the Interior responsible for managing public lands and resources. Established to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations, BLM is dedicated to conservation, wildlife protection, and managing natural resources in a responsible and sustainable manner. As one of the nation's largest land managers, BLM oversees millions of acres, encompassing forests, rangelands, deserts, and other critical ecosystems. The agency employs a diverse workforce engaged in activities ranging from resource management and scientific research... Show More
Job Requirements
- experience must include specific duties and hours worked per week for each season
- physical demands include arduous exertion such as running, climbing, lifting over 50 pounds
- ability to work in forest, range, and desert environments with extreme weather and terrain
- must wear personal protective equipment
- must be able to live in backcountry camps if required
- proof of education with transcripts required
- foreign education must be evaluated for equivalency
- meet qualification requirements by closing date
Job Qualifications
- six months of general work experience or six months of firefighter training from high school or above
- one year of education or training above high school related to fire work
- combination of education and general work experience
- six months of general work experience plus six months of specialized experience equivalent to GW/GS-03 duties
- successful completion of two-year college course in fire training, science, or technology
- one year of specialized work experience equivalent to GW/GS-04 duties
- successful completion of bachelor’s degree in fire science, training, or technology
- combination of education and specialized work experience
Job Duties
- controlling or extinguishing fires as a member of a fire department or brigade
- conducting forest fire control, prevention, or suppression work
- conducting rescue operations
- detecting, reducing, or eliminating potential fire hazards
- operating fire communications equipment requiring specialized firefighting knowledge
- controlling hazardous materials incidents
- developing, implementing, or providing training in fire protection and prevention
Job Qualifications
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Job Location
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