Elite Smokejumper: Wildland Firefighting & Aerial Insertion

United-States-Forest-Service; Redding (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

United States Forest Service seeks personnel for wildland firefighting roles. The job emphasizes suppression, preparedness, prevention, monitoring, and hazardous fuels reduction across fire management activities.

Applicants must demonstrate the required specialized experience for GW-07 or GW-08, including parachute rigging and related safety procedures. Success hinges on meeting the qualifications by the closing date and complying with agency standards.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience equivalent to GW-06 in the Federal Service.
• Examples include parachute rigging/repair and wildfire suppression methods.
• Experience with smokejumper programs or related safety initiatives is relevant.

Responsibilities

• Perform wildland firefighting work including suppression, prevention, and fuels reduction.

Skills

Parachute rigging

Parachute repair

Parachute maneuvering

Tree climbing

Tools

Smokejumper Safety Programs

Smokejumper Spotter/Pilot Program

Job description

United States Forest Service seeks personnel for wildland firefighting roles. The job emphasizes suppression, preparedness, prevention, monitoring, and hazardous fuels reduction across fire management activities.

Applicants must demonstrate the required specialized experience for GW-07 or GW-08, including parachute rigging and related safety procedures. Success hinges on meeting the qualifications by the closing date and complying with agency standards.