Wildland Firefighter (Fuels)

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is hiring a Wildland Firefighter (Fuels) for the Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge in Wells, ME. The role involves fire suppression, monitoring, and fuels management, requiring leadership in firefighting activities. This full-time position offers a salary range of $69,213 to $89,975 per year. It is open to all U.S. citizens and nationals, with no degree required.
JOB SUMMARY: This position will be filled in Region 5, Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge under the Office of Personnel Management's Direct Hire Authority and is open to all United States citizens and U.S. nationals. Veteran's preference and traditional rating and ranking of applications do not apply. All qualified applicants will be referred to the hiring manager for consideration for this position. To learn more about Direct-Hire authority, go to: OPM.GOV Hiring Information: Direct Hire Fact Sheet MAJOR DUTIES: Note: "Salary may change with the release of the new (GW) pay schedule specific for firefighter positions. Pay may be adjusted for individuals onboarding on or before 4/14/25. Once released you will be able to access the new pay schedule through this link- https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/salaries-wages/ Fire Suppression, Monitoring, and Post-Fire Activities -Leader within a wildland fire module or crew in fuels management, fire suppression, monitoring, and post-fire activities, applies an understanding of firefighter safety, fire behavior, topography of the area, weather, fuels Fire Preparedness - Ensures assigned crew members and equipment for the specific fire assignments or daily work assignments are in a state of readiness for the assignment or initial attack. Participates in or leads physical fitness programs. Fuels Management and Prevention -Leads less-complex fuels management projects or participates in more complex projects that may include gathering data for monitoring programs and implementing prescribed fire, and mechanical and biological treatments; inventorying fuel beds; and piling vegetation debris. Leadership -Leads firefighting personnel by directing their activities when suppressing wildland fires or by serving as a situational leader on wildland fires by directing the work of a small crew of firefighters in building firelines, burning out, mopping up, and patrolling firelines. IMPORTANT: Click the 'Apply for this job' button to view a complete job description.