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Forest Service

Wildland Firefighter

Eureka, MT · On-site +1

$21.14/hr

Performed farm/ranch labor, such as feeding and tending livestock or general maintenance of farm/ranch facilities; Worked in a greenhouse or nursery moving, watering, and tending plants and ...

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What is the difference between Farm And Ranch vs Agricultural Worker?

AspectFarm And RanchAgricultural Worker
CredentialsTypically no formal credentials required; experience valuedUsually no formal education; on-the-job training common
Work EnvironmentOutdoor, rural settings, involving crop cultivation and livestockOutdoor, rural or semi-rural, performing various manual farm tasks
Employer & Industry UsageFarmers and ranchers managing their own or hired landEmployers in agriculture, including farms, orchards, and nurseries

Farm And Ranch workers are involved in hands-on agricultural activities, often working directly on farms or ranches, while Agricultural Workers perform similar tasks but may have less responsibility for farm management. Both roles are essential in the agriculture industry and share similar work environments and skill requirements.

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Infographic showing various Farm And Ranch job openings in Montana as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 88% Full Time, 6% Part Time, and 6% Temporary. Highlights an 88% In-person, 6% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution.

Wildland Firefighter

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)

Great Falls, MT

$23.20/hr

Full-time

Posted 15 days ago

USDA Forest Service rating

7.4

Company rating: 7.4 out of 10

Based on 120 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

159th of 292 rated public sector bodies

Job description

Job Corps graduates of fire certified programs are encouraged to apply
This position is located within a National Forest. The position is located on a fire crew as a crewmember within the fire management organization.The primary purpose of this position is to perform wildland firefighting work.

Qualifications:In order to qualify, you must meet the eligibility and qualifications requirements as defined below by the closing date of the announcement. For more information on the qualifications for this position, visit the Office of Personnel Management's General Schedule Qualification Standards.
Your application and resume must clearly show that you possess the experience requirements. Transcripts must be provided for qualifications based on education. Provide course descriptions as necessary.
GW-04: Applicants must have six (6) months of general work experience or military service that demonstrated 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 AND six (6) months of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GW-03 in the federal service or equivalent; OR Successful completion of a two (2)-year course of study in an accredited college or university in Fire Training, Fire Science, Fire Technology or other related fields of study is qualifying for GW-4; OR an appropriate combination of experience and education.
Examples of General Experience includes: Performed farm/ranch labor, such as feeding/tending livestock or general maintenance of farm/ranch facilities; Worked in a greenhouse, nursery or landscaping e.g., planting, moving, watering, and tending plants; Worked as an animal caretaker in a laboratory, zoo or pet store; Other work experience, paid or unpaid e.g., volunteer work at a park, youth camp, hospital, community sports league, local fire department, etc.
Examples of specialized experience include: Performing natural resource support work, e.g., forestry, range, park technician, wildland firefighter, or similar jobs; performing routine support assignments in a forestry specialty area, e.g., wilderness, timber, fire prevention/control, etc.
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.
WORK CAPACITY TEST (WCT) for Wildland Firefighters: This position participates in wildland firefighting activities. Based on the type of work performed, TAKING and PASSING the WCT at the ARDUOUS level is a condition of employment, which means you must maintain the required level of physical fitness in order to remain in the position. The Arduous fitness (Pack) Test requires completing a three (3) mile hike within forty-five (45) minutes, while carrying a forty-five (45) pound pack. You are strongly encouraged to consult with your physician and begin training immediately if applying for this position. This announcement constitutes the required 30 days advanced notice for testing requirements.
In accordance with USDA Department Regulation 4430-792-2, this position is a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the USDA Drug Free Workplace Program and subject to pre-employment drug testing. All applicants selected for this position will be required to submit to a urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Incumbents of this position will be required to submit to a urinalysis on an ongoing random basis, after appointment as directed.
To receive consideration for this position, you must provide updated required documents and meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.Education:Employment Type: OTHER

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