Telework-Eligible Wildland Firefighter

Office of the Secretary of the Interior; California; Remote; USD 44,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Office of the Secretary of the Interior in Whiskeytown, California, is hiring a Wildland Firefighter under Direct Hire Authority. The position involves line construction, hose layout, and response to wildland incidents in challenging terrain.

The posted pay range is $44,112 to $68,844 per year. Telework is eligible. There are 2 openings under the Fed Transition hiring path; applications close on 2026-11-06.

Qualifications

• PROOF OF EDUCATION: submit official or unofficial transcripts including grades, hours, majors, GPA, institution name and student name.
• GRADUATE EDUCATION: one academic year of graduate study is defined by the graduate school; 18 semester hours or 27 quarter hours may be used.
• FOREIGN EDUCATION: show foreign credentials evaluated as equivalent to U.S. education or full credit awarded.

Responsibilities

• Performs fireline activities such as line construction, hose layout, pump operation, and mop-up operations.
• Gathers weather data, topography, fuels, and fire behavior information for incident response.
• Participates in fuels management projects and prescribed fires; operates and maintains specialized equipment.

Job description

Office of the Secretary of the Interior in Whiskeytown, California, is hiring a Wildland Firefighter under Direct Hire Authority. The position involves line construction, hose layout, and response to wildland incidents in challenging terrain.

The posted pay range is $44,112 to $68,844 per year. Telework is eligible. There are 2 openings under the Fed Transition hiring path; applications close on 2026-11-06.