Engine Captain: Lead Wildland Firefighter

US Office of the Secretary of the Interior; Safford (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The US Office of the Secretary of the Interior seeks a Supervisory Wildland Firefighter (Engine Captain) for duty in Las Cruces NM, Safford AZ, Sierra Vista AZ, and Tucson AZ. This Direct-Hire opportunity requires NWCG qualifications (ENGB, ICT5, S-211) and MEA age limits, with documentation to support eligibility.

Physically demanding work in forest, range and desert environments is expected, including leadership of engine crews and suppression operations under harsh conditions.

Qualifications

• On-the-line wildland fire experience as a lead or supervisor.
• Engine module leadership in response to wildfires.
• Ability to determine suppression methods and tool deployment.

Skills

Wildland firefighting experience

Leadership

Decision making

Education

NWCG qualifications (ENGB, ICT5, S-211)

Job description

The US Office of the Secretary of the Interior seeks a Supervisory Wildland Firefighter (Engine Captain) for duty in Las Cruces NM, Safford AZ, Sierra Vista AZ, and Tucson AZ. This Direct-Hire opportunity requires NWCG qualifications (ENGB, ICT5, S-211) and MEA age limits, with documentation to support eligibility.

Physically demanding work in forest, range and desert environments is expected, including leadership of engine crews and suppression operations under harsh conditions.