Employment Opportunities

Hotshot Wildland Firefighter Job Announcements
Announcement for Temporary Seasonal Employment

Opening Date: 11/28/2011

FIRST CONSIDERATION DATE: 01/10/2012

 

Hotshot Wildland Firefighter
(Range/Forestry Aid/Technician)

SALARY RANGE: $10.95 to $15.00/hour
SERIES & GRADE: GS-0455/0462-2,3,4,5
OPEN PERIOD:  11/28/2011 - 4/30/2012

ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: BLM-FIRE-2012-016 

 Lead Hotshot Wildland Firefighter
(Range/Forestry Aid/Technician)

SALARY RANGE: $15.34 - $18.26/hour
SERIES & GRADE: GS-0455/0462-06
OPEN PERIOD:  11/28/2011 - 4/27/2012

ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER:  BLM-FIRE-2012-017

POSITION INFORMATION:  These are excepted service temporary seasonal positions. The length and actual dates of employment may vary depending on the position.
DUTY LOCATIONS:   Salt Lake City, UT

KEY REQUIREMENTS:

  • You must be a U.S. Citizen.
  • All positions have medical qualification requirements.
  • You must be 18 years of age or older prior to appointment.
  • These positions have no promotion potential.

DRUG TESTING - BLM POSITIONS ARE SUBJECT TO RANDOM DRUG TESTING:  If selected for a random drug test, it must be completed prior to beginning work. The drug test will be provided at Government direction and expense. Once hired, employees are also subject to random drug testing during employment.

BACKGROUND INVESTIGATIONS:  These positions may be subject to a pre-employment background security investigation.  If applicable, the appointment will be subject to the applicant's successful completion of the background investigation and favorable adjudication.  Failure to satisfy the background check will result in cancellation of offer of employment or may be grounds for termination.

For more information contact:
Chris Kirby
Phone #: 801-977-4323
Email: cakirby@blm.gov 

Willie Almand
Phone #: 801-977-4319
Email: walmand@blm.gov
 


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