Federal Eye: Panel okays route to permanent federal jobs for firefighter temps

Federal firefighters hired seasonally to extinguish wild land blazes would be allowed to compete for permanent positions under legislation approved by a House panel.“Because of their status, benefits and career advancement opportunities are limited,” said Rep. Gerald Connolly (D-Va.). “Our bipartisan legislation would put them on equal footing with other federal employees with respect to competing for vacant jobs in the civil service, including permanent seasonal jobs.”Read full article >>