# Wildland Firefighter (Aviation - Airtanker Base) (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/d554425a-fdb9-40e2-a8e4-dddf60fcd72b

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

- Employment type: internship
- Location: Roswell, New Mexico
- Salary: 25 – 25 USD per hour

## Summary

This seasonal aviation support role at a wildland fire airtanker base involves managing ramp operations, coordinating aircraft movements, and handling administrative tasks during fire season. It suits people with prior firefighting experience who want to transition into aviation-focused fire operations work.

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

## Skills named

Data Entry

## Required

- Prior primary wildland firefighting experience (minimum one full fire season or 14 cumulative days on fireline)
- One year of specialized work experience equivalent to GW-04 level (airtanker base operations, clerical/administrative, or data entry) OR bachelor's degree in Fire Science, Fire Training, Fire Technology or related field OR combination of education and experience
- Physical capability for long irregular hours, standing, walking in high temperatures, lifting heavy equipment, and working around moving aircraft

Apply on Office of the Secretary of the Interior's site: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/890507900