Wildland Firefighter (Fuels Management) - Direct Hire Authority

Built for the Badge; Barstow (CA); On-site; USD 84,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

Built for the Badge in Barstow, CA seeks a Wildland Firefighter (Fuels Management) under Direct Hire Authority. Salary range is $84,000–$127,000 per year, with a 3‑day closing window and direct application process.

Candidates must have primary wildland firefighting experience gained through fire line work in containment, control, suppression, or fuels management. Eligible with at least one full fire season in a primary wildland firefighting role or at least 14 days of on‑the‑ground fireline

Qualifications

• Primary wildland firefighting experience required.
• Experience in containment, control, suppression, or fuels management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform wildland firefighting duties in fuels management contexts.
• Coordinate with fire crews to implement suppression strategies.
• Document fireline activity and hours for records.

Skills

Wildland firefighting

Fire line work

Job description

# Wildland Firefighter (Fuels Management) - Direct Hire AuthorityDepartment of the InteriorBarstow, California, CA$84k – $127kCloses in 3 daysApply now Track applicationAbout this roleIn order to qualify for this position you must possess the Minimum Qualification requirements listed below. Selective Placement Factor(s): Candidates must possess Primary/Rigorous wildland firefighting experience, gained through fire line work in containment, control, suppression or use of wildland fire. You must clearly demonstrate this experience in your resume, including the months, days, and hours per week at which the work was performed to be considered. 1. Prior on-the-line firefighting: Applicants must have documented prior primary firefighting experience, with substantial service defined as either: At least one full fire season working in a primary wildland firefighting role (e.g., Engine Crew, Fire Effects Crew, Prescribed Fire/Fuels Crew, Hand Crew, Helitack Crew, Hotshot Crew, Smokejumper, Wildland Fire Modules or Fire Suppression Crews, etc.) with a federal, state, tribal, local, or private-sector organization; - OR - At least 14 days of on-the-ground fireline experience (cumulative or consecutive). Prior primary wildland fire experience must be clearly documented in your resume. Note: an IQCS Master Record or equivalent document will not be used to determine or calculaRequirementsIn order to qualify for this position you must possess the Minimum Qualification requirements listed below. Selective Placement Factor(s): Candidates must possess Primary/Rigorous wildland firefighting experience, gained through fire line work in containment, control, suppression or use of wildland fire. You must clearly demonstrate this experience in your resume, including the months, days, and hours per week at which the work was performed to be considered. 1. Prior on-the-line firefighting: Applicants must have documented prior primary firefighting experience, with substantial service defined as either: At least one full fire season working in a primary wildland firefighting role (e.g., Engine Crew, Fire Effects Crew, Prescribed Fire/Fuels Crew, Hand Crew, Helitack Crew, Hotshot Crew, S