Control number
881665300
USAJOBS control number
Active federal job
Lead Wildland Firefighter (Hotshot/Handcrew)
This position is located will be located at a USDA Forest Service Unit.. The primary purpose of this position is to perform wildland firefighting work and to lead crews performing such work. These crews perform work directly related to wildland fire suppression and control activities including suppression, preparedness, prevention, monitoring, hazardous fuels reduction, and prescribed burning. See ADDITIONAL INFORMATION section for the specific contact information.
Status
active
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Agency
Forest Service
AG11
Compensation
$52,957 - $74,970
Per Year
Open / close
Aug 24, 2026 to Sep 22, 2026
MANY reported openings
History
1
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Source
USAJOBS
Last imported Aug 24, 2026, 6:21 AM
Overview
Organization
Forest Service
Department / subagency
Department of Agriculture
Occupation
Location
Alpine, Arizona, AZ + 79 more
This announcement lists multiple specific duty locations.
Schedule / appointment
1 | 15317
Service type
01
This job is open to
fed-transition, public
Clearance level
Not required | Source: Not Required
Clearance requirement
Not required
Must currently hold: No
Must be able to obtain: No
Drug test / suitability
Drug test: Yes
Suitability review: Yes
Polygraph
Not stated
Travel / relocation
1 | Relocation authorized
Remote / telework
Remote: No / not specified
Telework eligible: No / not specified
Grades
GW | 5 to 6
Tracking history
First seen Aug 24, 2026, 6:21 AM
Last seen Aug 24, 2026, 6:21 AM
Last imported Aug 24, 2026, 6:21 AM
Change history
1 stored snapshots
New snapshots are stored when tracked announcement content materially changes. Repeated observations without meaningful changes do not create duplicate snapshots.
active snapshot
Captured Aug 24, 2026, 6:21 AM
initial_import
Salary: $52,957 - $74,970
Dates: Aug 24, 2026 to Sep 22, 2026
Location: Multiple Locations
Arrangement: On-site / unspecified
This job is open to
fed-transition, public