Supervisory Wildland Firefighter (Helitack)

Forest Service; Deutschland; Vor Ort; EUR 51.000 - 77.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Forest Service in Germany seeks a first-line supervisor for a helitack crew of firefighters. You will lead a team that provides fast initial attack, large fire support, and helicopter-assisted response to incidents, under the unit’s mission and safety standards.

The role emphasizes effective supervision, coordination of flight-supported suppression, and maintaining readiness for ongoing fires, with a focus on rapid, safe execution and teamwork.

Aufgaben

• Serve as a supervisor for a helitack crew of firefighters.
• Coordinate and direct a helitack crew in support of fire suppression including initial attack and ongoing fires.

Jobbeschreibung

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

Summary

These positions are located on a USDA Forest Service Unit. The incumbent serves as a first line supervisor of a crew of helitack personnel/firefighters that are established to provide fast initial attack, and large fire support and utilizes helicopters in support of all types of incidents. See ADDITIONAL INFORMATION for Regional Contacts.

Major Duties

Serve as a supervisor for a crew assigned to a helitack program. Coordinate and direct a helitack crew in support of fire suppression including initial attack and ongoing fires.