Wildland Firefighter - Field Crews & Firefighting

US Office of the Secretary of the Interior

Crawfordville (FL)

On-site

USD 54,000 - 68,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

US Office of the Secretary of the Interior is advertising a Wildland Firefighter position under Direct Hire authority. The role covers Crawfordville, Florida and McBee, South Carolina locations, with stringent selective placement factors and MEA age restrictions.

Applicants must show one year of specialized fire experience at GW-4 level or a 4-year degree in Fire Science/related fields (with relevant coursework) or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Qualifications

Minimum qualification GW-05: one year of specialized experience equivalent to GW-4 in fire range control, prevention, or suppression.
Education options include a 4-year degree in Fire Science or related fields with at least 24 semester hours in related subjects.
Combination of education and experience may meet 100% of requirements if transcripts are provided.

Responsibilities

Perform wildland fire suppression, preparedness, prevention, monitoring, and hazardous fuels reduction.
Engage in range or forest fire control activities as part of a crew.
Adhere to Federal guidelines for documentation and veteran-related eligibility as required.