Snake River Hotshots
Recruitment

The Snake River Hotshots will begin accepting applications on through April 29th, 2009. However, it is highly recommended that you apply before January 13th, 2009 for early consideration (there is a chance that applicants may not be requested after this date).

Announcement: BLM-FIRE-2009-007
Range or Forestry Technician (Hotshot)
GS-¬0455/0462-2/3/4/5
Open:Through 05/29/2009
Early Consideration: 1/13/09
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This announcement is available through the DOI FIRES website at www.firejobs.doi.gov, then click on "Search for Jobs" OR
at USAJOBS at www.usajobs.gov

It is also highly recommend that you apply to the other fire positions on the district. The Snake River Hotshots often recruit from the East Idaho District Engine program and this is a great opportunity to increase your chance of position on the hotshot crew.

DOI-FIRE-2009-004
Range or Forestry Aid/Technician (Firefighter)
GS-¬0455/0462-2/3/4/5
Early consideration: 1/27/09
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Hotshot Wildland Firefighter (Range/Forestry Aid/Technician)

SALARY RANGE: 10.01 - 15.35 USD Hourly OPEN PERIOD: Monday, November 10, 2008
to Friday, May 29, 2009
SERIES & GRADE: GS-0455,0462-02/05 POSITION INFORMATION: These are excepted service temporary seasonal positions. The length and actual dates of employment may vary depending on the position.
PROMOTION POTENTIAL: 05
WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED:
Applications will be accepted from all qualified United States
citizens.

JOB SUMMARY:
If you like remote and rugged conditions, extended travel and
overnight camping, then becoming a Hotshot Wildland Firefighter may
be for you.

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is looking for temporary
employees to work on Hotshot crews.

All locations may not be hiring for all grades; check with each
location individually to find out the grades they are hiring for.

For information on the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) fire program,
please visit their website.

For contacts and information regarding housing availability visit
Fire Contacts on the DOI Fire Jobs website and
select the state you are interested in.

During the application process, you may select up to SEVEN (7)
locations from the list of available locations given at the top of
this announcement. If you select more than seven locations, you
will be removed from consideration.

WHO DO I CONTACT IF I NEED MORE INFORMATION?
If you have any questions about the application process you can
contact the FIRES Help Desk at 1-888-364-6432, or e-mail them at
fa_fires@nifc.blm.gov

KEY REQUIREMENTS:
• You must be a U.S. Citizen
• Some positions may require a CDL; information will be provided at job offer
• All positions have medical qualification requirements
• You must be 18 years of age or older prior to appointment.
• These positions have no promotion potential.

If you have questions regarding positions in Idaho, please contact the BLM Idaho State Office, Human Resources Office at (208) 373-3921.