Wildland Firefighter (Training) -Direct Hire Authority

This position is with the U.S. Wildland Fire Service (USWFS) Alaska Geographic Area Fire Operations and Resources within the Duty Office. For more information regarding this position, contact Chris Wennogle @ cwennogle@blm.gov Career-Seasonal appointments are permanent positions and include the same benefits as Career appointments, but do not provide work on a year-round basis. U.S. Citizenship required. Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication. Direct Deposit participation required. Meet Selective Service Registration Act requirement for males.. You will be required to operate a government (or private) motor vehicle as part of your official duties; a valid driver's license is required. You may be required to complete training and operate a four-wheel drive vehicle. You must be willing to live and work in remote locations. Government Housing is not available. You may be required to work on-call, evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime and shift work. If you are a new employee or supervisor in the Federal government, you will be required to complete a one-year probationary period. Subject to frequent extended travel up to 15 nights per month particularly during fire season, and you must obtain a government charge card for travel. You may be required to complete training and obtain/maintain a government charge card with travel and/or purchase authority. You are required to wear a uniform and comply with uniform standards. A uniform allowance will be provided. This is a Drug Test Designated Position. 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. We may use this announcement to fill additional vacancies within 90 days of 08/11/2026. Travel and relocation expenses will not be paid by the Department of the Interior. Any travel, transportation, and relocation expenses associated with reporting for duty in this position will be the responsibility of the selected employee. This position is suitable for telework only in an emergency or natural disaster.