Snake River Hotshots
Recruitment
The Snake River Hotshots will begin accepting applications on November
30th, 2007 through April 30th, 2008. However, it
is highly recommended that you apply before January 10th, 2008 for early
consideration (there
is a chance that applicants may not be requested after this date). The
GS-2, 3, 4 and 5 positions are under the BLM-FIRE-2008-002 announcement
number.
BLM-FIRE-2008-002
Range or Forestry Technician (Hotshot)
GS-¬0455/0462-2/3/4/5
Open: 11/30/2007 – Close: 05/30/2008
Early Consideration: 1/10/08
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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-2008-004
Range or Forestry Aid/Technician (Firefighter)
GS-¬0455/0462-2/3/4/5
Open: 11/30/2007 – Close: 04/30/2008
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Length of appointment varies depending on needs/funds but cannot exceed
1039 hours, excluding overtime and training, in a service year.
To easily find temporary fire
jobs in Idaho, you can go to the FIRES website at www.firejobs.doi.gov
and click on “Search for Jobs”.
This will allow you to click on “Search for Fire Jobs open by DOI
Fires” OR you can go directly to the job search screen by going
to: http://jobsearch.usajobs.opm.gov/a9fires.asp. Click on Idaho and
click on Bureau of Land Management.
Applications will be accepted on the USAJOBS website via the following
address: www.usajobs.opm.gov
The FIRES website also has helpful information such as “Common
Mistakes” and “FAQs.”
Pay
Most temporary positions are paid via General Grade (GG) grades, GG-2
through GG-5. The hourly rates for 2008 are expected to increase from
the 2007 rates for Idaho which are as follows:
GG-2 10.09 GG-3 11.01 GG-4 12.36
GG-5 13.82
Requirements
All applicants must be a United States citizen and at least 18 years
of age by the time of appointment. Applicants with experience or training
in the fields for which they are applying may qualify at higher grades.
All positions require the applicant to pass a physical examination
and drug test. All applicants will be considered without regard to
political, religious, or labor organization affiliation or non-affiliation,
marital status, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, national origin,
non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, or age.
Questions?
If you have questions or need assistance with the on-line application
process, call the FIRES Help desk at
(888) 364-6432, or email fa_fires@nifc.blm.gov
If you have questions regarding positions in Idaho, please contact the
BLM Idaho State Office, Human Resources Office at (208) 373-3921.
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