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Student Trainee (Wildland Fire Management)

These positions are located within various offices across the Bureau of Land Management within Oregon and Washington. We expect to fill 9 positions at this time; however, additional positions may be filled from this announcement if they become available.

This position is for students accepted for enrollment or are currently enrolled and seeking a degree (diploma, certificate, etc.) in an accredited high school, technical or vocational school, 2-year or 4-year college or university, graduate or professional school, on a full- or half-time basis (as defined by the academic institution in which the student is enrolled).

Duties

  • Performs wildland fire suppression/management/control functions.
  • Operates, moves, inspects, and performs preventative maintenance on vehicles and equipment.
  • Performs fireline activities such as line construction, hose layout, operations of pumps and accessories, and mop-up operations.
  • Performs duties specific to the crew or module assigned.
  • Participate in fire and safety training in the techniques, practices and methods of fire suppression.
  • Gathers information on weather data, topography, fuel types, and fire behavior in responding to wildland fire incidents.
  • Participates in fuels management projects and prescribed fires.
  • May serve as a situational leader on wildland fires.