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2018 Seasonal Wildland Firefighter Jobs

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U.S Department of the interior Bureau of Land Management

Details:

  • Category: Off-Campus
  • Position Type: Part-Time (Career)
  • Posted on: October 26, 2017
  • Open until: Mon, November 27, 2017 expired
  • Wage: $12.53/HR
  • Location: Salt Lake CIty, UT

Description:

If you like hard work, remote and rugged conditions, extended travel and overnight camping, then becoming a Wildland Firefighter may be for you. The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is looking for employees to work on a variety of wildland firefighting crews for the summer of 2018. Firefighting can be a fun summer job, a great career, or a path to other land management careers. Jobs usually begin in May and last through September.

Qualifications:

KEY REQUIREMENTS • You must be a U.S. Citizen. • You must be 18 years of age, or older, prior to appointment. • You must be able to pass the work capacity fitness test (Must carry a 45 pound pack for 3 miles within 45 minutes). • Some positions may require a valid state driver's license. • Some positions may require a CDL (commercial driver’s license). • All positions have medical qualification requirements (including drug testing).

Application Instructions:

Jobs usually begin in May and last through September. Go to http://www.firejobs.doi.gov/ for a listing of current job openings and assistance in applying through www.usajobs.gov. The BLM also hosts several Veteran’s Crews

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