The Bureau of Land Management is looking for temporary employees to work as Fire Dispatchers (Range/Forestry Technicians) in Colorado, Utah and Wyoming.
Positions at the GS-05 level have been identified as one of the key fire management positions under the Interagency Fire Program Management (IFPM) Standard. This position has been categorized as a Initial Attack Dispatcher (IADP) and is subject to meeting the minimum qualification standards for IFPM prior to being placed into the position. Detailed information regarding IFPM positions can be found at the IFPM website by clicking here.
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:
12/03/2013
Craig, CO
Grand Junction, CO
12/10/2013
Cedar City, UT (Arizona Strip District)
02/04/2014
Casper, WY
For information on the The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) fire program, please visit their website.
For contacts and information regarding housing availability visit Fire Contacts on the DOI Fire Jobs website and select the state you are interested in.