Wildland Firefighter (Helitack) - Direct Hire Authority

Office of the Secretary of the Interior

Fort Defiance, AZ, United States
Full-time
Posted June 17, 2026

Job Description

Summary This is a Direct-Hire advertisement. Veterans preference does not apply to this advertisement. Learn more about this authority at: Direct Hire Authority This Wildland Firefighter (Helitack) GW-0456-6 position is with the US Wildland Fire Service, working in Ft. Defiance, AZ Career-Seasonal appointments are permanent positions and include the same benefits as Career appointments, you will be in non-pay status when services are not needed due to lack of work, funds, or unforeseen circumstances. Responsibilities As a Wildland Firefighter (Helitack) - Direct Hire Authority your duties will include but are not limited to the following: Serves as an experienced member of and/or leader within a wildland fire module or crew. On natural caused fires when applying a strategy other than full suppression will observe, collect and record fire-related data with regards to fuels, topography, weather, fire behavior, fire effects, smoke, and fire location. Operates, moves, inspects, and perform...