BLM Idaho Falls District to Assist Applicants with Seasonal Firefighter Hiring Process
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IDAHO FALLS, ID – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Idaho Falls District is seeking seasonal wildland firefighters and has scheduled an evening on Wednesday, Dec. 7, to help interested applicants navigate the USAJOBS website. From 4:30-9:00 p.m., District fire staff will be on hand to answer questions and assist with the application process at the College of Southern Idaho - Idaho Falls Center Building located at 1235 Jones Street, Idaho Falls.
The application period begins Nov. 28, 2016, and continues until March 28, 2017. However, applications must be submitted by Jan. 24, 2017, for primary consideration. Previous firefighting experience is not a requirement for entry level positions. “We are always looking for a diverse and motivated workforce,” said Fire Operations Specialist Cory Berkebile. “We want to make sure no one is eliminated from possible selection based on something as small as an unchecked box in our online hiring system.”
Berkebile suggests interested individuals go to the USAJOBS site to learn more about specific positions. Computers will be available at the building for those interested in applying that night.
The Idaho Falls District manages 3.9 million acres of land, where an average of 30 fires totaling 40,000 acres burn annually. Firefighters from the BLM also work closely with other state and federal agency land managers. Local firefighters may get the opportunity to travel to other states to fight wildfires, or to work with the Snake River Hotshots, local helitack crews and fuels modules. Visit the Eastern Idaho Interagency Fire Center website to learn more: www.idahofireinfo.blm.
For more information on seasonal firefighting jobs with the BLM, contact Cory Berkebile in Idaho Falls at (208) 524-7644, Dan Zajanc in Pocatello at (208) 478-6340, or Jeff Knudson in Salmon at (208) 756-5197.
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.