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Wildland Firefighter (Multiple Crew Types) (Seasonal) - Direct Hire Authority
Department of the Interior
Office of the Secretary of the Interior
U.S. Wildland Fire Service (USWFS)
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This is a Direct-Hire advertisement. Veterans'' Preference is not applicable to this advertisement. Learn more about this authority at: Direct Hire Authority
This GW-0456-03/04/05 Wildland Firefighter position is with the US Wildland Fire Service working in various locations.
You may select up to SEVEN locations. Not all locations may be hiring for all grades. Applicants will not be considered for locations not selected.
Learn more about this agency
Summary
This is a Direct-Hire advertisement. Veterans'' Preference is not applicable to this advertisement. Learn more about this authority at: Direct Hire Authority
This GW-0456-03/04/05 Wildland Firefighter position is with the US Wildland Fire Service working in various locations.
You may select up to SEVEN locations. Not all locations may be hiring for all grades. Applicants will not be considered for locations not selected.
Learn more about this agency
Overview
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Accepting applications
Location
Many vacancies in the following locations:
Fairbanks, AK
Indian Preference Applies
Fort Defiance, AZ
Kingman, AZ
Indian Preference Applies
Kykotsmovi Village, AZ
Parker, AZ
Phoenix, AZ
Sierra Vista, AZ
Tucson, AZ
Wickenburg, AZ
Yuma, AZ
Alamosa, CO
Commerce City, CO
Indian Preference Applies
Ignacio, CO
Saint Marks, FL
Titonka, IA
Wapello, IA
Marion, IL
Madison, IN
Bar Harbor, ME
Wells, ME
Seney, MI
Carver, MN
Detroit Lakes, MN
Erskine, MN
Fergus Falls, MN
Litchfield, MN
Morris, MN
Zimmerman, MN
Mound City, MO
Gautier, MS
Billings, MT
Lewistown, MT
Indian Preference Applies
Belcourt, ND
Fort Yates, ND
Medora, ND
Watford City, ND
Indian Preference Applies
Winnebago, NE
Albuquerque, NM
Carlsbad, NM
Dulce, NM
Farmington, NM
Grants, NM
Las Cruces, NM
Los Alamos, NM
Indian Preference Applies
Mescalero, NM
Indian Preference Applies
Ramah, NM
Roswell, NM
San Juan Pueblo, NM
Socorro, NM
Taos, NM
Indian Preference Applies
Zuni, NM
Cache, OK
Vian, OK
Bushkill, PA
Winnie, TX
Woodville, TX
Luray, VA
Suffolk, VA
Mayville, WI
Necedah, WI
No matching locations found.
Work site options
Telework eligible No Remote job No Relocation expenses reimbursed No Salary $21.14 - $29.90 per hour Pay scale & grade
GW 3 - 5
Promotion potential None
Learn more about pay scale and grade
Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.
Work schedule Full-time Travel Required 76% or greater - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Appointment type Temporary - These are temporary appointments. These positions will not convey permanent status and will be for a period not-to-exceed 1039 hours in a service year dependent on the agency''s authority.
Occupations and job series
Supervisory status No Federal service type This job is in the Competitive Service Represented by a union Yes - Some positions, depending on their duty location, fall under a bargaining unit and are represented by a union.
Drug test Yes Security clearance Not Required Position sensitivity and risk Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk
Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job.
Background check type
Financial disclosure required No
Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.
Announcement number WFS-27-13093654-DHA-YRG-TSB Control number 889447000
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U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)
Federal employees whose job, agency or department was eliminated and are eligible for priority over other applicants.
Clarification from the agency
Applications will be accepted from any U.S. Citizen, National, or Career transition eligibles (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL). DIRECT HIRING AUTHORITY will be used to fill this position. Veterans'' Preference and traditional rating and ranking of applications do not apply. All qualified applicants will be referred to the hiring manager for consideration for this position.
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For general information about the application process and temporary fire positions with the Department of the Interior, please visit our website.
As a Wildland Firefighter (GW-03), your duties will include but are not limited to the following:
As a Wildland Firefighter (GW-04), your duties will include but are not limited to the following:
As a Wildland Firefighter (GW-05), your duties will include but are not limited to the following:
Duty locations for these positions are:
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Qualifications
In order to qualify for this position, you must possess the Minimum Qualification requirements listed below.
Only experience and education obtained by 11/03/2026 will be considered.
Credit will be given for all appropriate qualifying experience. Please be sure to include this information in your resume. No assumptions will be made about your experience.
Minimum Qualifications:
To qualify for a GW-03, you must meet at least one of the following:
1). Six (6) months of general work experience or six (6) months of Firefighter training obtained as part of a high school curriculum (any firefighter training at the high school level and above), may be substituted for experience on a month-for-month basis.
General Experience can include:
Any work experience or military service that demonstrates the ability to follow directions and to read, understand, and retain a variety of instructions, regulations, and procedures and that otherwise demonstrates the ability to perform, or learn to perform, the duties of the position.
2). One (1) year of education or training above high school related to the work of the position.
3). A combination of education and general work experience as described above.
To qualify for a GW-04, you must meet at least one of the following:
1). Six (6) months of general work experience, which can be any work experience AND six (6) months of specialized work experience equivalent to the GW/GS-03 level duties.
Examples of specialized work experience may include the following:
2). Successful completion of a 2-year course of study above high school, from an accredited college or university, in Fire Training, Fire Science, Fire Technology or in other related fields.
3). A combination of the education and work experience described above.
To qualify for a GW-05, you must meet at least one of the following:
1). One (1) year of specialized work experience equivalent to the GW/GS-04 level duties.
Examples of specialized work experience include:
On-the-line wildland fire experience in forest/range fire control, prevention or suppression work as a skilled wildland firefighter, utilizing a variety of specialized wildland fire tools and equipment.
2). Successful completion of a 4-year course of study above high school leading to a bachelor''s degree, from an accredited college or university, in Fire Science, Fire Training, Fire Technology or other related fields.
3). A combination of education and specialized work experience described above.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Physical Demands: This position requires arduous exertion for protracted periods of time such as, but not limited to, extensive running, walking, climbing, kneeling, stooping, pulling hoses, jumping and twisting, prolonged standing, walking over uneven ground, and recurring bending, reaching, lifting and carrying of items weighing over 50 pounds and shared lifting and carrying of heavier items, and similar activities requiring at least average agility and dexterity.
Work Environment: This position works in forest, range, and desert environments in steep terrain where surfaces may be extremely uneven, rocky, covered with thick tangled vegetation, smoky conditions, etc. Temperatures commonly exceed 100 degrees F and may fall below freezing. Risks include smoke inhalation, fire entrapment, snake or insect bites and stings, exposure to excessive machinery noise, and falling and rolling material. Employee must adjust and cope with exposure to weather elements, dust and smoke, poor bivouac and eating situations under an unpredictable set of circumstances. Firefighters may be required to live in backcountry camps for extended periods of time. The hazardous nature of the work requires that personal protective equipment be worn (e.g., boots, hard hat, gloves, flame resistant clothing). Work may require travel by fixed-wing or rotor-wing aircraft.
Education
PROOF OF EDUCATION: All applicants who are using education or a combination of education and experience to qualify must submit copies of transcripts which include grades, credit hours earned, major(s), grade point average or class ranking, institution name, and student name. If any required coursework is not easily recognizable on transcripts, or if you believe a portion of a particular course can be credited toward meeting an educational requirement, you must also provide a memorandum on letterhead from the institution''s registrar, dean, or other appropriate official stating the percentage of the course that should be considered to meet the requirement and the equivalent number of units. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable; however, if you are selected for the position, you will be required to produce the original official transcripts.
FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: Recognition of Foreign Qualifications | International Affairs Office (ed.gov).
Additional information
INDIAN PREFERENCE: Preference in filling vacancies is given to qualified Indian candidates in accordance with the Indian Preference Act of 1934 (25 USC 5116 (reclassified from 472)). Verification Form BIA 4432 must be submitted with the application if claiming Indian Preference.
For this announcement, Indian Preference (IP) will be applied to candidates that are interested in applying for positions in the following locations ONLY:
These appointments are temporary and do not confer permanent status. They are limited to no more than 1,039 hours during a service year. Pending future approval, an appointment may be extended to a maximum of 1,386 hours without further competition, subject to the Agency''s authority. No extension is currently authorized, and any future extension is contingent on additional authority and therefore not guaranteed.
This job opportunity announcement will be used to fill one or more additional selections at any time without notification.
Pay rates vary depending on location. For additional information on pay rates: Click here for the OPM Salaries and Wages to calculate locality pay.
Cost of Living Allowance: In addition to the base salary, this position is entitled to a 1.49% cost of living allowance for Fairbanks, AK. This allowance is subject to annual review, adjustment, and gradual decrease.
Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) or Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP): Department of Interior (DOI) Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) procedures apply in filling this vacancy. These programs apply to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: 1) meet CTAP or ICTAP eligibility criteria; 2) be rated well-qualified (i.e., meet the minimum qualification requirements, including any selective placement factors; education, and experience requirements) and be able to perform the duties of the position upon entry. Applicants claiming CTAP/ICTAP eligibility must submit a copy of the agency notice, most recent performance appraisal, proof of eligibility, and most current SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location with their application. For more information visit: http://www.opm.gov/rif/employee_guides/career_transition.asp
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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Resumes must not exceed two single-sided pages and resumes longer than two pages will not be accepted. The minimum font size is 10-point for all body text. Headers may be slightly larger but must remain legible. All resumes must maintain a minimum 0.5-inch margins on all sides to ensure readability and prevent excessive content compression. Including supplemental pages or attachments disguised as resume extensions are prohibited and will not be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications.
Once the job opportunity announcement closes, your resume and all supporting documents will be reviewed by HR to determine if you are minimally qualified for the position. If an applicant''s resume is incomplete or does not support the requirements for minimum qualifications or specialized experience a rating of "ineligible" or "not qualified" will be applied and no consideration for employment will be granted. Due to this vacancy being filled through OPM''s Direct Hire Authority, Veterans'' Preference and traditional rating and ranking of applicants does not apply to positions filled under this announcement. Applications received as a result of job fairs, recruitment events, and emergency hiring mechanisms in support of this hiring initiative will also be accepted during the duration of the announcement. All minimally qualified candidates will be referred for consideration. Please note that the hiring office may conduct interviews at their discretion. Interviews may be conducted on a pass/fail basis.
The competencies below provide an overview of what this position entails once encumbered:
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A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Review our benefits
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Required documents
Required Documents
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You must submit a complete application package. The following documents are required and must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 11/03/2026.
Do not submit photographs with your application package. Documents with photographs may not be seen by hiring officials - you must remove your image from any badges, licenses, etc.
Do not upload Adobe portfolio documents. Adobe portfolio documents are not viewable by our agency''s staffing offices.
How to Apply
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You must submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To receive consideration, the complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 11/03/2026. You must provide documentation to support your claim for each eligibility selected. Please review the required documentation listed in the eligibilities language to ensure you submit the appropriate information. Note: You will only be marked eligible for those eligibilities that you selected and provided the appropriate supporting documentation.
The application process is as follows:
Select Apply. If you are not logged in, you will be prompted to login or create an account.
Prompted to Start the Application Process by selecting "Apply".
Click here for USAJobs Help with "How to create an application"
To PREVIEW the application questionnaire, select the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13093654
Select or add the resume you want to use for this application. Click here on how to build a resume in USAJOBS.
Select documents you want included in this application.
Review package to acknowledge your documents were reviewed.
Select if you want to include your demographic information.
After reading and certifying the application is true and submitted in good faith, select "Continue to Agency Site."
Follow onscreen prompts and instructions to complete your application.
Add the supporting documents by indexing your documents with the dropdown.
Upload any missing required documents or optional documents.
Review and Submit Application.
While logged in, you can check the status of your application by selecting "+" next to the job title for this position.
You can review or revise your application at any point during the open period of the announcement.
To update an application, you should log into your USAJOBS account and select "+" next to the job title for this position. Select "Update Application" for this job.
Note: When you click Update Application, you will be prompted to re-select your documents from USAJOBS. Documents submitted with the first application will no longer be associated with the applicant record. So it is important that you select all documents you want to use in the re-application.
Agency contact information
NSPS Support Office Temporary-Seasonal Branch
Phone 888-364-6432 Email OHCNSPS_temporary_seasonal@ios.doi.gov Address Office of the Secretary
1849 C Street NW
Washington, DC 20240
US
Next steps
You may check the status of your application at any time by logging in to your USAJOBS account as we will not be responding to inquiries about the status of applications as long as the system has been updated. Many similar positions are advertised by various offices. You MUST apply to each announcement for consideration. Officials may hire at any grade level, location or work schedule. All positions may or may not be filled. Dates and length of employment will vary between sites depending on funding and weather conditions.
Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application. If you are among the most qualified candidates and your name is referred to the hiring official, you may be contacted directly for a possible interview.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
Financial suitability New employee probationary period
Privacy Act Reasonable accommodation policy
Selective Service Signature and false statements
Social security number request
Required Documents
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You must submit a complete application package. The following documents are required and must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 11/03/2026.
Do not submit photographs with your application package. Documents with photographs may not be seen by hiring officials - you must remove your image from any badges, licenses, etc.
Do not upload Adobe portfolio documents. Adobe portfolio documents are not viewable by our agency''s staffing offices.
How to Apply
Help
You must submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To receive consideration, the complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 11/03/2026. You must provide documentation to support your claim for each eligibility selected. Please review the required documentation listed in the eligibilities language to ensure you submit the appropriate information. Note: You will only be marked eligible for those eligibilities that you selected and provided the appropriate supporting documentation.
The application process is as follows:
Select Apply. If you are not logged in, you will be prompted to login or create an account.
Prompted to Start the Application Process by selecting "Apply".
Click here for USAJobs Help with "How to create an application"
To PREVIEW the application questionnaire, select the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13093654
Select or add the resume you want to use for this application. Click here on how to build a resume in USAJOBS.
Select documents you want included in this application.
Review package to acknowledge your documents were reviewed.
Select if you want to include your demographic information.
After reading and certifying the application is true and submitted in good faith, select "Continue to Agency Site."
Follow onscreen prompts and instructions to complete your application.
Add the supporting documents by indexing your documents with the dropdown.
Upload any missing required documents or optional documents.
Review and Submit Application.
While logged in, you can check the status of your application by selecting "+" next to the job title for this position.
You can review or revise your application at any point during the open period of the announcement.
To update an application, you should log into your USAJOBS account and select "+" next to the job title for this position. Select "Update Application" for this job.
Note: When you click Update Application, you will be prompted to re-select your documents from USAJOBS. Documents submitted with the first application will no longer be associated with the applicant record. So it is important that you select all documents you want to use in the re-application.
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Agency contact information
NSPS Support Office Temporary-Seasonal Branch
Phone 888-364-6432 Email OHCNSPS_temporary_seasonal@ios.doi.gov Address Office of the Secretary
1849 C Street NW
Washington, DC 20240
US
Next steps
You may check the status of your application at any time by logging in to your USAJOBS account as we will not be responding to inquiries about the status of applications as long as the system has been updated. Many similar positions are advertised by various offices. You MUST apply to each announcement for consideration. Officials may hire at any grade level, location or work schedule. All positions may or may not be filled. Dates and length of employment will vary between sites depending on funding and weather conditions.
Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application. If you are among the most qualified candidates and your name is referred to the hiring official, you may be contacted directly for a possible interview.
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Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
Financial suitability New employee probationary period
Privacy Act Reasonable accommodation policy
Selective Service Signature and false statements
Social security number request
Additional locations
Parker, AZ
Phoenix, AZ
Sierra Vista, AZ
Tucson, AZ
Wickenburg, AZ
Yuma, AZ
Alamosa, CO
Commerce City, CO
Indian Preference Applies
Ignacio, CO
Saint Marks, FL
Titonka, IA
Wapello, IA
Marion, IL
Madison, IN
Bar Harbor, ME
Wells, ME
Seney, MI
Carver, MN
Detroit Lakes, MN
Erskine, MN
Fergus Falls, MN
Litchfield, MN
Morris, MN
Zimmerman, MN
Mound City, MO
Gautier, MS
Billings, MT
Lewistown, MT
Indian Preference Applies
Belcourt, ND
Fort Yates, ND
Medora, ND
Watford City, ND
Indian Preference Applies
Winnebago, NE
Albuquerque, NM
Carlsbad, NM
Dulce, NM
Farmington, NM
Grants, NM
Las Cruces, NM
Los Alamos, NM
Indian Preference Applies
Mescalero, NM
Indian Preference Applies
Ramah, NM
Roswell, NM
San Juan Pueblo, NM
Socorro, NM
Taos, NM
Indian Preference Applies
Zuni, NM
Cache, OK
Vian, OK
Bushkill, PA
Winnie, TX
Woodville, TX
Luray, VA
Suffolk, VA
Mayville, WI
Necedah, WI
Office of the Secretary of the Interior
The U.S. Wildland Fire Service (USWFS), an organization within the Department of the Interior (DOI), responds to wildfires and promotes fire-resilient landscapes across more than 500 million acres of public and tribal lands nationwide. The USWFS has full program authority and coordinates the DOI wildland fire management program in its entirety. It ensures coordination within DOI, the Bureaus it serves, other federal agencies -- particularly the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service -- as well as non-federal agencies, state foresters, tribes, and a variety of stakeholder groups representing volunteer firefighters.
Agency contact information
NSPS Support Office Temporary-Seasonal Branch
Phone 888-364-6432 Email OHCNSPS_temporary_seasonal@ios.doi.gov Address Office of the Secretary
1849 C Street NW
Washington, DC 20240
US
Visit our careers page
Learn more about what it''s like to work at Office of the Secretary of the Interior, what the agency does, and about the types of careers this agency offers.
https://www.doi.gov/wildlandfireservice
Summary
This is a Direct-Hire advertisement. Veterans'' Preference is not applicable to this advertisement. Learn more about this authority at: Direct Hire Authority
This GW-0456-03/04/05 Wildland Firefighter position is with the US Wildland Fire Service working in various locations.
You may select up to SEVEN locations. Not all locations may be hiring for all grades. Applicants will not be considered for locations not selected.
Learn more about this agency
Overview
Help
Accepting applications
Location
Many vacancies in the following locations:
Fairbanks, AK
Indian Preference Applies
Fort Defiance, AZ
Kingman, AZ
Indian Preference Applies
Kykotsmovi Village, AZ
Parker, AZ
Phoenix, AZ
Sierra Vista, AZ
Tucson, AZ
Wickenburg, AZ
Yuma, AZ
Alamosa, CO
Commerce City, CO
Indian Preference Applies
Ignacio, CO
Saint Marks, FL
Titonka, IA
Wapello, IA
Marion, IL
Madison, IN
Bar Harbor, ME
Wells, ME
Seney, MI
Carver, MN
Detroit Lakes, MN
Erskine, MN
Fergus Falls, MN
Litchfield, MN
Morris, MN
Zimmerman, MN
Mound City, MO
Gautier, MS
Billings, MT
Lewistown, MT
Indian Preference Applies
Belcourt, ND
Fort Yates, ND
Medora, ND
Watford City, ND
Indian Preference Applies
Winnebago, NE
Albuquerque, NM
Carlsbad, NM
Dulce, NM
Farmington, NM
Grants, NM
Las Cruces, NM
Los Alamos, NM
Indian Preference Applies
Mescalero, NM
Indian Preference Applies
Ramah, NM
Roswell, NM
San Juan Pueblo, NM
Socorro, NM
Taos, NM
Indian Preference Applies
Zuni, NM
Cache, OK
Vian, OK
Bushkill, PA
Winnie, TX
Woodville, TX
Luray, VA
Suffolk, VA
Mayville, WI
Necedah, WI
No matching locations found.
Work site options
Telework eligible No Remote job No Relocation expenses reimbursed No Salary $21.14 - $29.90 per hour Pay scale & grade
GW 3 - 5
Promotion potential None
Learn more about pay scale and grade
Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.
Work schedule Full-time Travel Required 76% or greater - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Appointment type Temporary - These are temporary appointments. These positions will not convey permanent status and will be for a period not-to-exceed 1039 hours in a service year dependent on the agency''s authority.
Occupations and job series
Supervisory status No Federal service type This job is in the Competitive Service Represented by a union Yes - Some positions, depending on their duty location, fall under a bargaining unit and are represented by a union.
Drug test Yes Security clearance Not Required Position sensitivity and risk Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk
Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job.
Background check type
Financial disclosure required No
Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.
Announcement number WFS-27-13093654-DHA-YRG-TSB Control number 889447000
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