Job Overview
Employment Type
Temporary
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Exact $20.93
Work Schedule
Rotating Shifts
Day Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Life insurance
Flexible spending account
Employee assistance program
Job Description
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is a federal agency within the United States Department of the Interior that administers public lands, primarily in the western United States. BLM manages a diverse array of public land resources, including forests, rangelands, wildlife habitats, and recreational areas. The agency's mission focuses on sustaining the health, diversity, and productivity of these public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations. As part of its commitment to conservation and sustainable land management, BLM employs a dedicated workforce charged with protecting these natural resources from threats such as wildland fires, which can... Show More
Job Requirements
- hours worked per week must be stated for each season and position held in resume
- physical ability to perform arduous fieldwork including running, climbing, lifting over 50 pounds
- ability to work in challenging environmental conditions such as heat, smoke, uneven terrain
- submission of transcripts to verify education
- evaluation of foreign education if applicable
- ability to live and work in remote backcountry camps
- willingness to use personal protective equipment
- must meet qualification requirements by closing date
Job Qualifications
- six months of general work experience or firefighter training at high school level or above
- one year of education or training above high school related to firefighting
- combination of education and general work experience
- six months of specialized work experience in fire suppression or prevention
- successful completion of fire science or related courses
- one year of specialized work experience at GW/GS-04 level
- bachelor’s degree in fire science or related field
- combination of education and specialized work experience
- ability to follow rules and retain complex instructions
Job Duties
- controlling or extinguishing wildland fires
- performing rescue operations in fire-affected areas
- conducting fire prevention and hazard reduction activities
- operating fire communications and safety equipment
- implementing fire training and safety programs
- managing hazardous materials incidents related to fire
- supporting firefighting logistics and camp management
Job Qualifications
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Job Location
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