Airtanker Base Wildland Firefighter – Aviation Specialist

Department of Interior; Roswell (NM); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of the Interior's US Wildland Fire Service seeks a GW-05 Wildland Firefighter (Aviation) in Roswell, NM. This position supports the firefighting mission and involves aviation-related fire suppression duties.

The role requires meeting minimum qualification requirements including prior primary wildland firefighting experience and potential education options; applicants must document fire line experience and are screened by selective placement factors.

Qualifications

• Must have prior primary wildland firefighting experience with documented details.
• One year of specialized work experience equivalent to GW/GS-04 level duties or a 4-year degree in Fire Science or related field.
• Experience can be gained through federal, state, tribal, local, or private-sector organizations.

Responsibilities

• Support administrative firefighting mission operations in an aviation context.
• Meet required qualification criteria and provide resume evidence of experience.

Skills

Firefighting experience (primary wild‑

Education

Bachelor's degree in Fire Science/Fire Technology or related field

4-year degree in Fire Science or related field

Job description

The Department of the Interior's US Wildland Fire Service seeks a GW-05 Wildland Firefighter (Aviation) in Roswell, NM. This position supports the firefighting mission and involves aviation-related fire suppression duties.

The role requires meeting minimum qualification requirements including prior primary wildland firefighting experience and potential education options; applicants must document fire line experience and are screened by selective placement factors.