BLM Ely District accepting seasonal firefighter applications
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ELY, Nev. – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Ely District is accepting applications for temporary seasonal firefighters. The application period opens Dec. 12, 2022 and closes Jan. 3, 2023.
Wildland firefighting positions are available in Ely, Caliente, and Pony Springs. Submit applications online at https://www.usajobs.gov/. For additional job information and a step-by-step guide on how to apply, go to https://www.firejobs.doi.gov. Other resources, which include speaking with a recruiter and getting assistance with a resume, are available at https://nevadafireinfo.org/careers.
Length of appointment varies depending on agency needs and funding, but cannot exceed 180 days, excluding overtime and training. The normal term of employment is from May through mid-September. Salaries range from $15.00 to $17.31 per hour, depending on experience. In addition, a supplemental pay increase of $20,000 or 50-percent of base pay per year, is authorized through Sept. 30, 2023, under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
Applicants must be U.S. citizens, 18 years of age at time of employment, and in possession of a valid driver’s license. Selected individuals are required to complete a physical examination and drug screening prior to employment and are subject to random drug testing during their time of service. Those in primary firefighting positions must also complete a “pack test” upon entering duty, which consists of hiking three miles over flat terrain in 45 minutes or less while carrying a 45-pound pack.
For more information, contact Ely District Recruiter Gabe Marroquin, at 775-293-3971; Management & Program Analyst Jennifer Hollingsworth, at 775-289-1802; or Assistant Fire Management Officer Ray Maestes, at 775-289-1923.
The BLM manages more than 245 million acres of public land located primarily in 12 western states, including Alaska, on behalf of the American people. The BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. Our mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of America’s public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.