Summary
These positions are part of the U.S. Wildland Fire Service (USWFS) in Fairbanks, Alaska. For questions about his job announcement please reach out to Miles Bond @ mbond@blm.gov or David Bloemker @ dbloemke@blm.gov. There is one vacancy under the Tanana Zone and one vacancy under Fire Operations both located in Fairbanks, Alaska. This announcement has been extended 2 weeks and will close on 8/24/2026
Duties
As a Supervisory Wildland Firefighter (Wildland Fire Operations Technician) - Direct Hire Authority your duties will include, but are not limited to, the following: The Supervisor performs administrative program management functions such as planning; budget formulation and execution; stewardship of physical facilities, equipment, vehicles, and accountable property; development and implementation of training and development programs; and implementation of cooperative agreements. Provides leadership and direction to subordinates to achieve fire response readiness. Models leadership values and principles; provides positive influence and teamwork. Maintains working relationships and pre-incident coordination with applicable cooperators and wildland fire responders. Ensures 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.
Requirements
U.S. Citizenship is required. Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service. Security Clearance/Background Investigation is required. Direct Deposit participation required. Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more, visit https://www.e-verify.gov/. You must meet all qualification requirements by closing date of the announcement. You are required to complete training, obtain and maintain a government credit card with travel and 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. The Work Capacity Test (WCT-Pack Test) as a method for assessing an employee's fitness levels for fire qualifications in the positions covered by this recruitment notice. Arduous fitness (WCT-Pack Test) will consist of completing a three-mile hike, within 45 minutes, while carrying a 45 pound pack. NOTE: Arduous Work Capacity Test (Physical Requirements and Work Capacity Tests | U.S. Department of the Interior) This is a supervisory position that may require completion of a supervisory probationary period. Government housing may be available, contact hiring manager for more information You will be required to operate a government 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. Willing to live/work in remote locations (volatile/unpredictable). Subject to frequent extended travel up to 14 nights a month during fire season, and you must obtain a government charge card for travel. Incumbent will be required to complete training and obtain/maintain a government charge card with travel and/or purchase authority. You may be required to work on-call, evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime and shift work. Prior to appointment, you must be determined physically fit by an authorized government physician to perform strenuous and physically demanding duties; and pass a medical examination given by an authorized government physician.
Education
There is no substitution of education for experience.
How you will be evaluated
Resumes must not exceed two single-sided pages and resumes longer than two pages will not be accepted. The minimum font size is 10-point for all body text. Headers may be slightly larger but must remain legible. All resumes must maintain a minimum 0.5-inch margins on all sides to ensure readability and prevent excessive content compression. Including supplemental pages or attachments disguised as resume extensions are prohibited and will not be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications. You will be evaluated based on how your application materials reflect the qualification requirements of this position. Once the application process is complete, HR will review your application to ensure you meet eligibility and minimum qualifications. To determine if you are minimally qualified for this position, HR will complete a review of your resume, supporting documentation and responses to the online questionnaire. In addition to meeting the minimum qualifications requirement(s), ratings will be determined by the responses you provide to the job specific questions and they will be validated with the information stated in your resume. If qualification requirements are met, your application will be placed in one of three categories: Best Qualified, Well-Qualified, or Qualified. An applicant's category level could be changed due to competencies not being supported in one's resume. Additionally, applicants eligible for veteran's preference will receive selection priority over non-veterans.