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Wildland Firefighter
Office of the Secretary of the Interior
$48,424–$74,970/yr
📍 Multiple Locations · Remote
This is a Direct-Hire advertisement. Veterans preference is not applicable to this advertisement. Learn more about this authority at: Direct Hire Authority This Wildland Firefighter position is with the US Wildland Fire Service, GW-0456-4/5/6 working in the listed locations. In order to be considered for any location, ensure desired locations are selected. Applicants will not be considered for locations not selected. As a Wildland Firefighter your duties will include but are not limited to the following: Serves as a senior wildland firefighter and member of one of the following crews: fuels, hand crew, hotshot, engine, helitack, or wildland fire module. Performs fireline activities such as line construction, hose layout, operations of pumps and accessories, and mop-up operations....
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This position is 2 miles from Fort Wainwright. The 2026 BAH rate there is $2,436/month for an E-5 with dependents — useful for working out what the salary above is actually worth locally. Nearest VA facility: Veteran Readiness and Employment Office at Fairbanks Vet Center, 1 mile away. 17 other open positions are currently listed within 25 miles. Browse all jobs near Fort Wainwright.
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