Seasonal Wildland Hotshot Firefighter — Dynamic Crews

Office of the Secretary of the Interior; Sierra Vista (AZ); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Office of the Secretary of the Interior is seeking Wildland Firefighter (Hotshot) on a seasonal, Direct Hire basis. The role supports fire suppression, fuels management and field operations across multiple Flowood, MS, Sierra Vista, AZ, and other sites with a focus on safety and on-the-job training.

The position offers seasonal employment under Direct Hire Authority; applicants must meet education documentation requirements and may be assigned to various locations.

Qualifications

• PROOF OF EDUCATION: All applicants who are using education or a combination of education and experience to qualify must submit copies of transcripts which include grades, credit hours earned, major(s), grade point average or class ranking, institution name, and student name.
• FOREIGN EDUCATION: if you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities you must have credentials evaluated by a private organization and deemed equivalent to U.S. education or full credit given at a U.S. institution.
• UNOFFICIAL transcripts are acceptable but official transcripts must be produced if selected.

Responsibilities

• As a Wildland Firefighter (GW-03): serves as an entry level firefighter on hotshot crews; assists in fuels management and fire suppression; participates in backfire, burnout and chainsaw operations; receives on-the-job training and safety instruction.
• As a Wildland Firefighter (GW-04): serves as a trained wildland firefighter; assists in tree felling, backfire and burnout operations; operates pumps; uses radios and varied tools to manage wildland fires.
• As a Wildland Firefighter (GW-05): serves as an experienced firefighter; conducts wildfire and prescribed fire operations; constructs firelines; assesses weather, fuels, topography and safety zones; coordinates supply refits.

Job description

Office of the Secretary of the Interior is seeking Wildland Firefighter (Hotshot) on a seasonal, Direct Hire basis. The role supports fire suppression, fuels management and field operations across multiple Flowood, MS, Sierra Vista, AZ, and other sites with a focus on safety and on-the-job training.

The position offers seasonal employment under Direct Hire Authority; applicants must meet education documentation requirements and may be assigned to various locations.