Engine Captain: Lead Wildland Fire Team

US Office of the Secretary of the Interior; California (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The US Office of the Secretary of the Interior is seeking a Supervisory Wildland Firefighter (Engine Captain) to support Kings Canyon and Sequoia National Parks in California. This Direct-Hire advertisement emphasizes leadership of suppression operations in rugged backcountry settings.

Qualified candidates must hold Engine Boss (ENGB), Incident Commander Type 4 (ICT4), and S-211 Portable Pumps and Water Use credentials, with MEA age constraints and eligibility for Federal retirement provisions

Qualifications

• Engine Boss (ENGB) qualification required
• Incident Commander, Type 4 (ICT4) qualification required
• S-211 Portable Pumps and Water Use qualification required
• MEA age restrictions: must be under 37 at appointment unless certain veterans’ provisions apply

Responsibilities

• Lead wildfire suppression crews in demanding backcountry environments
• Coordinate and direct engine operations and tactical fire-sighting
• Ensure safety protocols and compliance with NWCG standards

Job description

The US Office of the Secretary of the Interior is seeking a Supervisory Wildland Firefighter (Engine Captain) to support Kings Canyon and Sequoia National Parks in California. This Direct-Hire advertisement emphasizes leadership of suppression operations in rugged backcountry settings.

Qualified candidates must hold Engine Boss (ENGB), Incident Commander Type 4 (ICT4), and S-211 Portable Pumps and Water Use credentials, with MEA age constraints and eligibility for Federal retirement provisions