WDD Outreach 2020 Final - GS-0462-03 thru GS-0462-06 Fire Positions - Apply by January 14, 2020

Sep 18, 2026

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West Desert District BLM outreach notice lists federal GS-0462 fire and fuels workforce opportunities for wildfire suppression and fuels management across 3.3 million acres in North Western Utah. Positions cover GS-0462-03 through GS-0462-07 for permanent career full-time and seasonal roles supporting the Fillmore and Salt Lake Field Offices. Applications must be submitted via USAJOBS on the U.S. Government employment site, with early consideration starting November 12, 2019 and a closing date of January 14, 2020.

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UT-BLM West Desert District Outreach Notice—Fire Positions GS-0462-03 thru GS-0462-06 The West Desert District BLM is looking for a committed, hardworking, highly skilled workforce to suppress wildfires and work in fuels management across 3.3 million acres of public lands in North Western Utah. The Fire and Aviation Management Pro- gram is very rewarding and requires talented people working safely as part of a team in a variety of specialized positions including; fire and fuels management, dispatch, engine crews, hand crews, helitack, interagency hotshot crews and prevention. This outreach is for GS-0462-03 through GS-0462 -07 current career permanent fulltime and seasonal fire and fuels positions for the Fillmore and Salt Lake Field Offices. The vacancy announcements for these positions are posted on the U.S. Government's official website for employment [opportunities at](opportunities at www.usajobs.gov. These are)[ ](opportunities at www.usajobs.gov. These are)[www.usajobs.gov](opportunities at www.usajobs.gov. These are)[. These are](opportunities at www.usajobs.gov. These are)[ ](opportunities at www.usajobs.gov. These are)National Vacancy Announcements with a specific opening and closing date. The Vacancy Announcements will be open for applications onOctober 21,2019 . Those who wish to be considered for these positions must apply to the vacancy announcements by the closing date of January 14, 2020, with an early consideration date of November 12, 2019. AGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION: If you have questions or need assistance with the on-line application process, call the FIRES Help Desk at: Phone: (888) 364-6432 [Email:](Email: blm_fa_fires@blm.gov)[ ](Email: blm_fa_fires@blm.gov)[blm_fa_fires@blm.gov](Email: blm_fa_fires@blm.gov) DO NOT MAIL IN APPLICATIONS. SEE INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO APPLY. UT-BLM West Desert District The West Desert District Fire Program is responsible for 3.3 million acres of public lands in Northwestern Utah, making it one of the largest BLM districts in the nation. WDD Fire resources routinely help other agencies with fire suppression such as: -State of Utah DNR -United States Forest Service -Local Volunteer Fire Departments -Department of Defense Salt Lake Field Office 􀁸 Muskrat Fire Station (Grantsville, Utah) -One type 6 Light Engine -Two type 4 Heavy Engines -One type 3 Super Heavy -One Water Tender -One Initial Attack Dozer 􀁸 Vernon Fire Station (Vernon, Utah) -Two type 6 Light Engines -Two type 4 Heavy Engines -One Water Tender Fillmore Field Office 􀁸 Little Sahara (Eureka, Utah) -Two Type 3 Heavy Engines -One Type 3 Super Heavy Engine -One Type 4 Heavy Engine -One Type 6 Light Engine -One Water Tender Fillmore (Fillmore, Utah) -Two type 3 Heavy Engines -One Type 4 Heavy Engine -One Type 6 Light Engine 􀁸 Air Base (Tooele Airport, Tooele, Utah) -Salt Lake Helitack with a Type 3 Helicopter -Single Engine Air Tanker (SEAT) Base 􀁸 West Valley City, Utah -Bonneville IHC -Fuels Crew -Prevention Crew Housing is available for employees at the following locations: -Muskrat Station (Grantsville, UT) -Vernon Station (Vernon, UT) -Little Sahara (Eureka, UT) -Fillmore (Fillmore, Utah) ** Unfortunately there are no housing agreements for employees stationed in West Valley City, Utah USAJobs: This website is the only way to apply for federal fire jobs. You will need to start with setting up a profile on USAjobs and get your documentation ready. This can take a fair chunk of time and you need to plan ahead at least a few weeks in advance of a job coming open to ensure you have everything you need. You must follow the instructions, include all documents that are required, and complete required fields to the letter or your application will not be considered for the position. If you have questions about this, call the hiring manager for the position in addition to the HR number that is given. Again, this is whe

FAQs

Which positions are covered by this outreach notice?

The notice covers GS-0462-03 through GS-0462-07 fire and fuels positions, including permanent career full-time and seasonal roles.

How and when should applicants submit their applications?

Applications must be submitted through USAJOBS using the official vacancy announcements. The early consideration date is November 12, 2019, and the closing date is January 14, 2020.

Where will these positions be supported?

They support the Fillmore and Salt Lake Field Offices, with duty locations including multiple fire stations and related operational bases across Northwestern Utah.

Sep 18, 2026

Uploaded by William