Job Description

Wildland Firefighter - Direct Hire Authority

This position is located with the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Navajo Region, Branch of Fire Management in Fort Defiance, Arizona and will be filled from Standard PD Number: DX00500. This position is being re-advertised to solicit additional applications. Applicants who previously applied, need not reapply unless you are submitting updated and/or missing information.

Opening and closing dates: 07/11/2025 to 07/28/2025

Salary: $61,950 - $74,224 per year. Salary has been updated to reflect the new (GW) pay schedule specific for firefighter positions.

Location: 1 vacancy in Fort Defiance, AZ.

This job is open to the public U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S. Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL) Federal employees whose job, agency or department was eliminated and are eligible for priority over other applicants.

Duties include:

• Directing the operation of a wildland fire engine.
• Performing and directing others in starting pump engine, priming pump, adjusting engine speed and pump valves, laying hose, and in the operation and maintenance of chainsaws.
• Conducting and participating in crew proficiency checks and drills, safety sessions, and fire critiques.
• Ensuring the engine is kept in a full state of readiness for emergency fire dispatch.
• Gathering and considering information on weather data, topography, fuel types, and fire behavior in responding to wildland fire incidents.
• Making initial evaluation of fire situations; determining suppression methods to use, deployment of module/crew, type of tools to use and application of water.
• Coordinating and providing oversight in the operation and maintenance of specialized equipment used to respond to wildland and prescribed fire situations.
• Planning and assigning work to be accomplished by subordinate positions, setting and adjusting priorities, and preparing schedules for completion of work.

Requirements include:

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Federal payments made by Direct Deposit
• Successful completion of a probationary/trial period
• Background security investigation
• Registration under the Military Selective Service Act for male applicants born after 12/31/1959
• Pre-employment and random drug testing
• Pre-employment and annual medical screening and physical fitness testing
• Annual acknowledgment and certification of a valid state driver's license
• Permanent, Full-Time Seasonal Position

Qualifications:

This position has been identified as one of the key fire management positions under the Interagency Fire Program Management (IFPM) Standard. This position has been categorized as a Supervisory Fire Engine Operator (SEOP) and requires selectee to meet the minimum qualification standards for IFPM prior to being placed into the position.

Minimum qualification standards:

• GS-7 : 1 year of creditable specialized wildland fire management work experience equivalent to the GS-6 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal service.
• Selective Placement Factors:
• Primary Core Requirement: Engine Boss, (ENGB) or higher
• Secondary Core Requirement: Incident Commander Type 5, (ICT5) or higher
• Additional Required Training: S-211, Portable Pumps and Water Use

Additional information:

This announcement will be used to fill vacancies utilizing the Direct-Hire Authority (5CFR 337.201). Category rating, veteran's preference, and traditional rating and ranking of applicants do NOT apply for this vacancy. Preference in filling vacancies is given to qualified Indian candidates in accordance with the Indian Preference Act of 1934 (Title 25, USC Section 472). Verification form BIA-4432 must be submitted with the application if claiming Indian Preference. No other documents will be accepted as proof of Indian Preference. This is a permanent full-time seasonal career/conditional appointment. Services will not be required at certain times due to lack of work/funds, weather conditions, ceiling limitations or other unforeseen circumstances & will be placed in a non-work, non-pay status. TRAVEL AND RELOCATION EXPENSES WILL NOT BE AUTHORIZED. ANY RELOCATION EXPENSES ASSOCIATED WITH REPORTING FOR DUTY WILL BE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE SELECTED EMPLOYEE. TELEWORK: Indian Affairs has determined that the duties of the position are suitable for telework and the selectee may be allowed to telework with supervisor approval.

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Permanent employment, Full time, Work experience placement, Seasonal work, Work at office, Remote work, Relocation, Trial period,

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