Wildland Firefighter (Aviation) - Airtanker Base

U.S. Department of the Interior; Wells; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A federal government department in the UK is seeking candidates for a Wildland Fire position under Direct Hiring Authority. Applicants must meet specific requirements including registration for Selective Service (if applicable) and pass background checks and drug testing. Applicants must be at least 18 years old at the time of appointment. This role is a unique opportunity to explore a career in wildfire management in a federal environment.

Qualifications

• Must be registered for Selective Service if male and born after December 31, 1959.
• Subject to satisfactory background investigation and fingerprint check.
• Must pass a mandatory pre-employment drug test.

Job description

Explore a new career with the BLM - where our people are our most precious resource.

This is a Public Notice for positions being filled under the Direct Hiring Authority (DHA) for Wildland Fire. Under this recruitment procedure applications will be accepted for each location identified in this Public Notice. Veterans' Preference is not applicable to this announcement. To learn more about Direct-Hire Authority, go to: OPM.GOV Hiring Information - DHA.

Duties

No duties listed.

Requirements

SELECTIVE SERVICE: Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service or exempt. To register or verify your registration, go to the Selective Service System website.

BACKGROUND INVESTIGATIONS: Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check. Failure to satisfy the background check will result in cancellation of offer of employment or may be grounds for termination.

DRUG TESTING: Positions require a mandatory pre-employment drug test. Applicants will not be appointed to the position if a verified positive drug test is received. The drug test will be provided at Government direction and expense. Once hired, employees are also subject to random drug testing during employment. This is in accordance with Executive Order 12564 and under the Department's Drug Free Workplace Program.

Positions may require a valid state driver's license.

You must be 18 years of age or older at the time of appointment.