This seasonal fire job combines suppression with field science, serving on a fire effects and fuels monitoring module at Denali Park or Fairbanks, Alaska; Fort Defiance, Arizona; Van Buren, Missouri; Tupelo, Mississippi; or Sanford or Woodville, Texas. GW-5 crew members work fires, track fire behavior, record fuels and vegetation data and identify local plants to species, while GW-6 acts as assistant field lead. GW-5 needs a year of GW/GS-4 level experience or a related four-year degree, and GW-6 needs a year at GW/GS-5 level. You must pass the arduous work capacity test, a medical exam and drug testing. Appointments are capped at 1,039 hours a service year, and dates vary by site. Pay is $25.37 to $31.24 an hour, with a cost-of-living allowance at the Alaska sites; housing is not stated and relocation is not paid. Apply on USAJOBS by 11/04/2026.
| Pay | $25.37 to $31.24 per hour, GW-5 to GW-6 |
|---|---|
| Employment Type | Seasonal |
| Housing | Not provided |
| Meals | Not provided |
| Experience | Experienced |
| Location | Denali Park, Alaska |
| Job Type | Wildland Firefighter |
| Posted | Oct 31, 2026 |
| Apply By | Nov 4, 2026 |
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