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

Tupelo, MS · contract · Mid

$25 – $31 / hour

Via USAJOBS, the federal government’s official jobs site, retrieved October 28, 2026. You apply through the official announcement on USAJOBS.

What this role is

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. The full posting is on their site.

Skills this role names

Data Collection

What they ask for

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