# Wildland Firefighter (Fire Effects and Fuels Monitoring) (Seasonal) - Direct Hire Authority

Hiring organization: [Office of the Secretary of the Interior](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/office-of-the-secretary-of-the-interior)

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/ae8115ca-7ed2-4294-835f-47da683c0998

Listed on Office of the Secretary of the Interior's own careers site. Applications go to them directly.

- Employment type: contract
- Seniority: Mid
- Location: Tupelo, MS
- Salary: 25 – 31 USD per hour

## Summary

This U.S. Wildland Fire Service position combines active firefighting with scientific monitoring of fire behavior, fuel conditions, and ecological impacts across multiple western and southern locations. It suits candidates with fire or natural resources experience who can handle arduous backcountry work while collecting and analyzing environmental data.

_Our summary, not Office of the Secretary of the Interior's wording._

## Skills named

Data Collection

## Required

- One year of specialized fire, fuels, or fire effects experience (for GW-05 level) or one year at GW-05 level (for GW-06 level)
- Physical ability to perform arduous exertion including running, climbing, carrying over 50 pounds, for protracted periods
- Ability to work in extreme temperatures and hazardous conditions including smoke, steep terrain, and live fire
- Ability to live in remote backcountry camps for extended periods

## Nice to have

- Bachelor's degree in Fire Science, Fire Training, Fire Technology, or related field
- Experience leading or assisting in leading others (for GW-06)
- Ability to identify plant species and distinguish lower plant orders
- Experience with fire behavior prediction and documentation

Apply on Office of the Secretary of the Interior's site: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/889694600