Federal Firefighting Agencies Recruiting Summer 2014 Firefighters
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The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is accepting applications for summer seasonal firefighting and dispatching positions for the 2014 fire season. Applications must be submitted no later than January 14, 2014 using the Office of Personnel Management's USAJobs website at https://www.usajobs.gov to receive first consideration for most positions.Salary for these positions ranges from $10.95 to $22.50 per hour depending on experience, with a normal term of employment from May through September. Government housing may be available at some stations depending on location.Selected applicants for BLM positions must complete a pre-employment drug screening and physical examination prior to appointment and are subject to random drug screening during their period of employment. Candidates for primary firefighter positions with BLM must pass a "pack test" after entering on duty. This test consists of a 3-mile walk over flat terrain carrying a 45-pound pack in 45 minutes or less. To learn more, interested applicants should visit the Employment Opportunities with BLM Nevada Fire and Aviation website. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and at least 18 years of age. The federal government is an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will receive equal consideration without regard to race, color, age, sex, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, political affiliation, handicap or other non-merit factors.For more information about BLM firefighting positions in Nevada, please contact the following:Elko District - Dylan Rader - Assistant Fire Management Officer - (775) 753-0395Winnemucca District - Mike Fettic - Zone Fire Management Officer - (775) 623-1705Carson City District - Billy Britt - Fire Operations Specialist - (775) 885-6006Ely District - Ray Maestes - Assistant Fire Management Officer - (775) 289-1923Southern Nevada District - Chris Glode - Assistant Fire Management Officer - (702) 515-5131Battle Mountain District - Barry Burt Assistant Fire Management Officer - (775) 635-4114
The BLM manages more than 245 million acres of public land located primarily in 12 western states, including Alaska, on behalf of the American people. The BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. Our mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of America’s public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.