Fish and Wildlife Service, Region 1, Central Washington National Wildlife Refuge Complex, will be filling one Lead Wildland Firefighter, GS-0456-8 permanent full-time position at Othello, WA A supplemental pay increase of $20,000 or 50% of base pay per year, is authorized under Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and continuing resolutions. In addition, see incentive information below in "Additional Information" section.
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