Lead Wildland Firefighter (IHC Squad Leader)

Forest Service; Deutschland; Vor Ort; EUR 45.000 - 65.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

USDA Forest Service seeks a Squad Leader on an Interagency Hotshot Crew (IHC) to lead a highly skilled firefighting team in wildland fire suppression operations.

The role focuses on tactical leadership, safety, and interagency coordination across wildland urban interface incidents and other regional firefighting efforts.

Qualifikationen

• Experience leading wildland firefighting crews.
• Willingness to work in rugged field conditions.
• Ability to coordinate with multiple agencies.

Aufgaben

• Command a small crew on an Interagency Hotshot Crew (IHC) during wildland fire incidents.
• Oversee suppression tactics and safety for crew members and the public.
• Serve as liaison with interagency partners and regional contacts.

Jobbeschreibung

Open: August 24, 2026 — Closes: September 22, 2026

Summary

These positions are located on a USDA Forest Service Unit. This position serves as a Squad Leader on an Interagency Hotshot Crew (IHC). The primary purpose of these positions is to lead a small crew of highly effective and trained firefighters in wildland fire suppression and wildland urban interface/intermix incidents. See ADDITIONAL INFORMATION for regional contacts.

Major Duties

Duties listed are at full performance grade GW-07 level.