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Wildand Firefighter (Fuels) - Direct Hire Authority

Office of the Secretary of the Interior · Posted 6 days ago

HybridPortland, OR$75K – $97KApply by May 29, 2026Wildland Fire ManagementESTPISTP
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About the Role

This is a Direct-Hire advertisement. Veterans preference is not applicable to this advertisement. Learn more about this authority at: Direct Hire Authority This Wildland Firefighter (Fuels) position serves as the Deputy Fuels Manager with the United States Wildland Fire Service (USWFS), Duty Station TBD from Warm Springs, Oregon; Portland, Oregon; Toppenish, Washington; Vancouver, Washington

What You'll Do

  • As a Wildand Firefighter (Fuels) - Direct Hire Authority your duties will include but are not limited to the following: Directs all aspects of the fuels management program including planning, implementation, coordination, and evaluation.
  • Oversees the smoke management program to ensure compliance with state air quality standards.
  • Develops and implements short-term fire management objectives and strategies based on the effects and behavior of prescribed fire.
  • Analyzes, evaluates, and makes recommendations on all sections of the Fire Management Plan pertaining to prescribed fire and fuels treatments.
  • Serves as a key member of an interdisciplinary team and exercises seasonal knowledge in developing and implementing land management plans, fire management plans, compliance documents, and agreements.
  • Plans, designs, and conducts project assessments which determine the condition of wildland fuels.
  • Plans and administers the technical and administrative aspects of the prescribed fire/fuels plan, ensuring that preparation, ignition, holding, mop-up, and rehabilitation comply with applicable standards, regulations, policies, and guidelines.
  • Assigns work to lower graded staff based on priorities.
  • Ensures that timeliness, accuracy, quality, and production standards are met.

Requirements

  • Must be a U.S.
  • Citizen or National.
  • Suitability for Federal employment, as determined by background investigation.
  • Direct Deposit Required.
  • You will be required to submit to a drug test and receive a negative drug test result prior to appointment.
  • In addition, this position is subject to random testing for illegal drug use.
  • Selectees must pass a pre-employment medical examination and may be subject to post-employment medical examinations to determine if they are maintaining the fitness standards for this position.
  • This position requires the incumbent to operate a government (or private) motor vehicle as part of their official duties.
  • Selectee must hold and maintain a valid state driver's license throughout their employment in this position.
  • Official U.S.
  • Wildland Fire Service uniform is required.
  • A condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest will be evaluated.
  • Individuals assigned male at birth after 12-31-59 must be registered for the Selective Service.
  • To verify registration visit SSS.gov.

Personality Fit

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Job ID: ccf48808-03bb-487f-a99f-8e3ff2b55931

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