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Job Field: Government Jobs
Location: Interior, SD
Salary: $11.95 - $15.00 / Per Hour
Job Type: These are full-time excepted service temporary seasonal positions; Not to Exceed...
Phone: 888-364-6432

JOB SUMMARY:

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If you like remote and rugged conditions, extended travel and overnight camping, then becoming a wildland firefighter may be for you. The National Park Service is looking for temporary employees to work on a variety of wildland firefighting crews. Work may include working as a crew member on any of the following types of crews: Hand; Helitack (helicopter); Engine; Prescribed. For more information on Crew Types, click here.

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 Senior Firefighter (SFF), 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.

First Consideration Date:  The following location 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. Thereafter, applications may be considered as needed; during the open period of the announcement:

01/28/2014
Interior, SD (Badlands NP)

For information on the National Park Service's (NPS) fire program, please visit their website at: National Park Service (NPS) - Includes positions at National Parks (NP) and National Monuments (NM).

For contacts and information regarding housing availability visit Fire Contacts on the DOI Fire Jobs website and select South Dakota.

KEY REQUIREMENTS:

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• You must be a U.S. Citizen
• Positions may require a valid state drivers license
• 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