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Wildland Firefighter - Direct Hire Authority

Office of the Secretary of the Interior · Posted 47 days ago

On-site Pocatello, ID $58K – $81K Apply by May 29, 2026 Wildland Fire Management ESTPISTP
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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 is a permanent full-time position that serves as a Senior Wildland Firefighter with the United States Wildland Fire Service (USWFS), Duty Station TBD from Pocatello, Idaho and Pendleton, Oregon.

What You'll Do

  • As a Wildland Firefighter - Direct Hire Authority your duties will include but are not limited to the following: Serves as an experienced leader within a wildland fire module or crew executing fire management activities in fire preparedness, fuels management and prevention, and fire suppression, monitoring, and post-fire.
  • Applies an understanding of firefighter safety, fire behavior, topography of the area, weather, fuels, and training in fire management.
  • Plans action and directs utilization of fire line resources.
  • Directs assigned suppression operations and recommends and implements tactical strategies on fires.
  • Manages fuels projects such as: prescribed fire, mechanical and biological treatments, inventorying fuel beds, and piling vegetation debris.
  • Gathers information on weather data, topography, fuel types, and fire behavior in responding to wildland fire incidents.
  • Directs the operation and use of special tools and equipment; and ensures proper equipment and supplies needed for fire assignments.
  • Directs the work of a small crew of firefighters in building firelines, burnout, mopping up, and patrolling firelines.
  • Performs administrative lead duties such as: timekeeping, travel, government credit card managements, maintaining records, and training firefighters.

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: 91b43c41-44ce-4ea2-970d-ec4d49e63e4d

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