Wildland Firefighter (Multiple Crew Types) (Seasonal) - Direct Hire Authority

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      "Education": "PROOF OF EDUCATION: All applicants who are using education or a combination of education and experience to qualify must submit copies of transcripts which include grades, credit hours earned, major(s), grade point average or class ranking, institution name, and student name. If any required coursework is not easily recognizable on transcripts, or if you believe a portion of a particular course can be credited toward meeting an educational requirement, you must also provide a memorandum on letterhead from the institution's registrar, dean, or other appropriate official stating the percentage of the course that should be considered to meet the requirement and the equivalent number of units. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable; however, if you are selected for the position, you will be required to produce the original official transcripts. FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: Recognition of Foreign Qualifications | International Affairs Office (ed.gov).",
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      "HowToApply": "You must submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To receive consideration, the complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 11/03/2026. You must provide documentation to support your claim for each eligibility selected. Please review the required documentation listed in the eligibilities language to ensure you submit the appropriate information. Note: You will only be marked eligible for those eligibilities that you selected and provided the appropriate supporting documentation. The application process is as follows: Select Apply. If you are not logged in, you will be prompted to login or create an account. Prompted to Start the Application Process by selecting \"Apply\". Click here for USAJobs Help with \"How to create an application\" To PREVIEW the application questionnaire, select the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13093654 Select or add the resume you want to use for this application. Click here on how to build a resume in USAJOBS. Select documents you want included in this application. Review package to acknowledge your documents were reviewed. Select if you want to include your demographic information. After reading and certifying the application is true and submitted in good faith, select \"Continue to Agency Site.\" Follow onscreen prompts and instructions to complete your application. Add the supporting documents by indexing your documents with the dropdown. Upload any missing required documents or optional documents. Review and Submit Application. While logged in, you can check the status of your application by selecting \"+\" next to the job title for this position. You can review or revise your application at any point during the open period of the announcement. To update an application, you should log into your USAJOBS account and select \"+\" next to the job title for this position. Select \"Update Application\" for this job. Note: When you click Update Application, you will be prompted to re-select your documents from USAJOBS. Documents submitted with the first application will no longer be associated with the applicant record. So it is important that you select all documents you want to use in the re-application.",
      "JobSummary": "This is a Direct-Hire advertisement. Veterans' Preference is not applicable to this advertisement. Learn more about this authority at: Direct Hire Authority This GW-0456-03/04/05 Wildland Firefighter position is with the US Wildland Fire Service working in various locations. You may select up to SEVEN locations. Not all locations may be hiring for all grades. Applicants will not be considered for locations not selected.",
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        "For general information about the application process and temporary fire positions with the Department of the Interior, please visit our website. As a Wildland Firefighter (GW-03), your duties will include but are not limited to the following: Serves as an entry level wildland firefighter on the following types of crews: fuels, hand crew, engine, helitack, or wildland fire module. Performs assignments such as developing a working knowledge of fire suppression and fuels management techniques, practices, and terminology. May assist in more specialized assignments such as backfire and burnout, mobile and stationary engine attack. As a Wildland Firefighter (GW-04), your duties will include but are not limited to the following: Serves as a trained wildland firefighter on the following types of crews: fuels, hand crew, engine, helitack, or wildland fire module. May assist in specialized assignments such as tree felling, backfire, and burnout operations. Utilizes a variety of specialized tools, equipment and techniques while actively managing wildland fires. May be required to operate light vehicles and 4X4s. As a Wildland Firefighter (GW-05), your duties will include but are not limited to the following: Serves as an experienced wildland firefighter on the following types of crews: fuels, hand crew, engine, helitack, or wildland fire module. Performs all aspects of wildland and prescribed fire operations including preparation, ignition, monitoring, holding and mop-up. Gathers and considers information on weather data, topography, fuel types and fire behavior in responding to wildland fire incidents. May be required to operate light vehicles and 4X4s. Duty locations for these positions are: Fairbanks, Alaska Fort Defiance, Arizona (Indian Preference Applies) Kingman, Arizona Kykotsmovi Village, Arizona (Indian Preference Applies) Parker, Arizona Phoenix, Arizona Sierra Vista, Arizona Tucson, Arizona Wickenburg, Arizona Yuma, Arizona Alamosa, Colorado Commerce City, Colorado Ignacio, Colorado (Indian Preference Applies) Saint Marks, Florida Marion, Illinois Madison, Indiana Titonka, Iowa Wapello, Iowa Bar Harbor, Maine Wells, Maine Seney, Michigan Carver, Minnesota Detroit Lakes, Minnesota Erskine, Minnesota Fergus Falls, Minnesota Litchfield, Minnesota Morris, Minnesota Zimmerman, Minnesota Gautier, Mississippi Mound City, Missouri Billings, Montana Lewistown, Montana Winnebago, Nebraska (Indian Preference Applies) Albuquerque, New Mexico Carlsbad, New Mexico Dulce, New Mexico Farmington, New Mexico Grants, New Mexico Las Cruces, New Mexico Los Alamos, New Mexico Mescalero, New Mexico (Indian Preference Applies) Ramah, New Mexico (Indian Preference Applies) Roswell, New Mexico San Juan Pueblo, New Mexico Socorro, New Mexico Taos, New Mexico Zuni, New Mexico (Indian Preference Applies) Belcourt, North Dakota (Indian Preference Applies) Fort Yates, North Dakota Medora, North Dakota Watford City, North Dakota Cache, Oklahoma Vian, Oklahoma Bushkill, Pennsylvania Winnie, Texas Woodville, Texas Luray, Virginia Suffolk, Virginia Mayville, Wisconsin Necedah, Wisconsin"
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