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Supervisory Wildland Firefighter Smokejumper- Direct Hire Authority
$127,570–$165,842 / PAFairbanks, Alaska
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AT A GLANCE
18+ years experience$127,570–$165,842 / PADays, WeekendsValid driver’s license required
Required
- 18+ years experience
- Valid driver’s license
This is a Direct-Hire advertisement. Veterans preference is not applicable to this advertisement. Learn more about this authority at: Direct Hire Authority For questions about his job announcement please reach out to Kelly Kane at kelly_kane@nps.gov This job announcement has been
About the role
This is a Direct-Hire advertisement. Veterans preference is not applicable to this advertisement. Learn more about this authority at: Direct Hire Authority For questions about his job announcement please reach out to Kelly Kane at kelly_kane@nps.gov This job announcement has been extended by 14 days and will now close on October 8, 2026.
Requirements
- Must be a U.S. Citizen or National. Suitability for Federal employment, as determined by background investigation. Direct Deposit Required. You will be required to wear a uniform and comply with the U.S. Wildland Fire Service (USWFS) fire uniform standards. You will be required to submit to a drug test and receive a negative drug test result prior to appointment. In addition, this position is subject to random testing for illegal drug use. Selectees must pass a pre-employment medical examination and may be subject to post-employment medical examinations to determine if they are maintaining the fitness standards for this position. This position requires the incumbent to operate a government (or private) motor vehicle as part of their official duties. Selectee must hold and maintain a valid state driver's license throughout their employment in this position. A condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a [1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period] during which your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest will be evaluated. Individuals assigned male at birth after 12-31-59 must be registered for the Selective Service. To verify registration visit SSS.gov. You must be 18 years of age or older to be assigned to a hazardous position. You may be required to work on-call, evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime and shift work. You may be required to complete training and obtain/maintain a government charge card with travel and/or purchase authority.
Source: USAJOBS
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