Hotshot Wildland Firefighter (Range/Forestry Aid/Technician)

SALARY RANGE: 10.01 - 15.35 USD Hourly OPEN PERIOD: Monday, November 10, 2008 to Friday, May 29, 2009 SERIES & GRADE: GS-0455,0462-02/05 POSITION INFORMATION: These are excepted service temporary seasonal positions. The length and actual dates of employment may vary depending on the position. PROMOTION POTENTIAL: 05 DUTY LOCATIONS:   multiple duty locations - click here for more info WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED:  Applications will be accepted from all qualified United States citizens.   JOB SUMMARY: If you like remote and rugged conditions, extended travel and overnight camping, then becoming a Hotshot Wildland Firefighter may be for you.   The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is looking for temporary employees to work on Hotshot crews.    All locations may not be hiring for all grades; check with each location individually to find out the grades they are hiring for. FIRST CONSIDERATION DATE: The following locations will begin to consider applicants prior to the closing date of the announcement. You must apply on or before the date indicated below to receive first consideration for the location(s) you are interested in. Thereafter, applications may be considered as needed by location; during the open period of the announcement:   12/30/2008 Bakersfield, CA             Fairbanks, AK                         01/06/2009 Salt Lake City, UT   01/13/2009 Jackson, MS             Pocatello, ID             01/20/2009 Carson City, NV             Craig, CO             Elko, NV             Vale, OR   01/27/2009 Susanville, CA            For information on the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) fire program, please visit their website.   A 23% living allowance is added to positions in Alaska.   For contacts and information regarding housing availability visit Fire Contacts on the DOI Fire Jobs website and select the state you are interested in.   During the application process, you may select up to SEVEN (7) locations from the list of available locations given at the top of this announcement. If you select more than seven locations, you will be removed from consideration.   WHO DO I CONTACT IF I NEED MORE INFORMATION? If you have any questions about the application process you can contact the FIRES Help Desk at 1-888-364-6432, or e-mail them at fa_fires@nifc.blm.gov KEY REQUIREMENTS: You must be a U.S. Citizen Some positions may require a CDL; information will be provided at job offer All positions have medical qualification requirements You must be 18 years of age or older prior to appointment. These positions have no promotion potential.