Seasonal Wildland Firefighter — Multi-Crew Roles

Department of the Interior; Fairbanks (AK); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of the Interior is seeking a Seasonal Wildland Firefighter (GW-03) to support active firefighting operations in Alaska. This Direct Hire Authority vacancy focuses on field readiness and the ability to work across diverse crew configurations.

Seasonal duties include basic wildfire response, safety protocols, and coordination with fuels, hand crew, engine, helitack, and wildland fire module teams. Training and on-the-job experience are key components of the role.

Qualifications

• Duties include entry-level wildland firefighting responsibilities within GW-03.

Responsibilities

• Serve as an entry-level wildland firefighter in a GW-03 role.
• Support multiple crew types including fuels, hand crew, engine, helitack, or wildland fire module.

Job description

The Department of the Interior is seeking a Seasonal Wildland Firefighter (GW-03) to support active firefighting operations in Alaska. This Direct Hire Authority vacancy focuses on field readiness and the ability to work across diverse crew configurations.

Seasonal duties include basic wildfire response, safety protocols, and coordination with fuels, hand crew, engine, helitack, and wildland fire module teams. Training and on-the-job experience are key components of the role.