Department: Department of the Interior
Location(s): Fairbanks, Alaska, Shoshone, Idaho, Taos, New Mexico, Winnemucca, Nevada
Salary Range: $36409 - $52957 Per Year
Job Summary: This is a Direct-Hire advertisement. Veterans preference is not applicable to this advertisement. Learn more about this authority at: Direct Hire Authority These positions are with the US Wildland Fire Service, GS-2151-4/5 working in the following location(s): Fairbanks, Alaska Shoshone, Idaho Taos, New Mexico Winnemucca, Nevada In order to be considered for any duty location, ensure desired locations are selected. Applicants will not be considered for locations not selected.
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Qualifications: In order to qualify for this position you must possess the Minimum Qualification requirements listed below. Minimum Qualification for the GS-04 level (must have one of the following): One year of general experience which can be any experience. -OR- Successfully completed at least 2 years of education above the high school level (60 semester or 90 quarter hours) in an accredited business, secretarial or technical school, junior college, college or university, or at least 20 hours of classroom instruction per week for approximately 72 weeks in an accredited business or technical school. Transcripts must be attached to application package. -OR- An equivalent combination of experience and education. Transcripts must be attached to application package. Minimum Qualification for the GS-05 level (must have one of the following): One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-04 level in the federal service. Examples of specialized experience include: Performing dispatch or dispatch office functions related to wildland fire suppression activities such as determining priorities and selecting alternative resources while independently performing dispatch operations duties. -OR- Successfully completed a 4 year course of study leading to a bachelor`s degree in any field in an accredited business, secretarial or technical school, junior college, college or university. Transcripts must be attached to application package. -OR- An equivalent combination of experience and education. Transcripts must be attached to application package. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. *Applicants must meet all minimum qualification requirements for the position of interest by the closing date of the Job Announcement. Physical Demands: The work involves long hours of sitting, intense concentration, and working at peak proficiency/intensity levels with irregular breaks and mealtimes. Must be able to cope with the pressure of meeting timeframes and changing priorities. Working Conditions: Work is performed primarily in an office setting. During peak activity, increased radio traffic, numerous ringing phones, and conversations result in high noise levels, which require high level of concentration to perform duties.
How to Apply: To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package. See required documents section. Click 'Apply' to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Follow the prompts to complete the assessment questionnaire and upload required documents. To preview the assessment questionnaire, click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12942347. Please ensure you check the acknowledgement checkbox then click the Submit Application button to submit your application. Applications must be received by 04/28/2026, 11:59pm ET to receive consideration. Check application status by logging into your USAJOBS account, in Applications tab, click the position title you applied to for the status. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/. If you are unable to apply online, you must request an alternative application which is available from the Human Resources Office. Please refer to the contact information listed at the bottom of the announcement. Applicants who apply under this job opportunity announcement agree to have their application, associated documents and applicable personal information shared with other Bureaus/Offices within the Department of the Interior (DOI) who have vacancies within the same occupational series, grade, full performance level and in the same geographic location(s), including within the same metro/commuting area. Applying to this announcement does not replace the need to apply to other job opportunity announcements for which you wish to receive consideration.
Application Deadline: 2026-04-28