Airtanker Base Fire Lead & Wildland Ops

Office of the Secretary of the Interior (DOI); Roswell (NM); On-site; USD 57,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

Office of the Secretary of the Interior (DOI) in Roswell, New Mexico, is recruiting for a Wildland Firefighter under the Direct-Hire Authority. The role includes serving at an airtanker base, managing ramp operations, and coordinating aviation and ground support activities.

This is a career ladder opportunity with a full performance level of GW-08 and frequent travel. Qualified candidates will have primary wildland firefighting experience, meet NWCG requirements, and be prepared for a demanding

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualification requirements including specialized wildland firefighting experience.
• Must have documented primary wildland firefighting experience and meet NWCG incident management factors for GW-08.

Responsibilities

• Serves as a crewmember at an airtanker base.
• Ensures ramp operations are conducted safely including parking, loading, and movement around aircraft.
• Oversees aviation and ground support activities such as radio communication, aircraft movement, fueling, retardant loading, and vehicle movement on the ramp.
• Leads aviation firefighting personnel and may act as a situational leader on an airbase.
• Coordinates with airport management, contractors, and public affairs regarding aviation operations.

Job description

Office of the Secretary of the Interior (DOI) in Roswell, New Mexico, is recruiting for a Wildland Firefighter under the Direct-Hire Authority. The role includes serving at an airtanker base, managing ramp operations, and coordinating aviation and ground support activities.

This is a career ladder opportunity with a full performance level of GW-08 and frequent travel. Qualified candidates will have primary wildland firefighting experience, meet NWCG requirements, and be prepared for a demanding