Fuels Management Wildland Firefighter – Lead & Plan

U.S. Department of the Interior; Brazoria (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of the Interior in Brazoria, Texas, seeks a Wildland Firefighter (Fuels Management) to lead fuels management activities and work within an interdisciplinary team for land and resource management and fire management planning.

The role focuses on planning, implementing, and evaluating fuels and fire plans, ensuring compliance with regulations, and directing staff to achieve program goals in a demanding wildland fire environment.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• Direct Deposit required; drug testing and random testing for illicit drug use.
• You will be required to operate a government vehicle and hold a valid state driver’s license.
• You must be 18+ years old to be assigned to a hazardous position.

Responsibilities

• Directs all aspects of the fuels management program, including planning, implementation, coordination and evaluation.
• Serves on an interdisciplinary team to develop land and resource management and fire management plans.
• Plans and administers prescribed fire/fuels plans, ensuring compliance with standards and guidelines.
• Analyzes treatment effectiveness and resolves issues to meet objectives.
• Assigns work to staff and ensures timely, accurate, quality output.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Natural resource management

Fire ecology

Fire behavior

Fire management

Job description

U.S. Department of the Interior in Brazoria, Texas, seeks a Wildland Firefighter (Fuels Management) to lead fuels management activities and work within an interdisciplinary team for land and resource management and fire management planning.

The role focuses on planning, implementing, and evaluating fuels and fire plans, ensuring compliance with regulations, and directing staff to achieve program goals in a demanding wildland fire environment.