Lead Wildland Fire Engine Operator

Forest Service (DOA); Avery (ID); Presencial; USD 29.000 - 41.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The Forest Service (DOA) seeks a Wildland Firefighter on a fire engine crew to perform engine operations, support suppression and prescribed-fire activities, and contribute to safety and crew readiness in remote and hazardous environments.

This temporary, full-time position requires NWCG Firefighter Type 1 and S-290 qualifications, U.S. citizenship, and successful completion of drug testing and medical standards. Locality pay varies by site.

Formación

• GW-05: One year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-4, or a 4-year degree in Fire Science/related field.
• Primary NWCG FFT1 and Secondary NWCG S-290 completion.
• US citizenship or national.
• Pre-employment and random drug testing required.
• Must meet physical fitness standards including Work Capacity Test for arduous duty.

Responsabilidades

• Serves as senior wildland firefighter on a wildland fire engine and operates engine.
• Drives engine to fire locations prioritizing crew safety and effective use of water.
• Operates pump, primes pump, adjusts valves, lays hoses, selects nozzles.
• Performs water handling and maintains specialized equipment.
• May serve as Incident Commander or as a crew lead when needed.
• Assesses weather, topography, fuels, and fire behavior to guide response.
• Participates in training, safety sessions, and fire critiques.
• May inventory fuel beds and assist in prescribed-fire or fuel-reduction projects.
• May fill in for other work leaders on established crews.
• Engages in road/trail maintenance and habitat/resource management tasks.

Descripción del empleo

The Forest Service (DOA) seeks a Wildland Firefighter on a fire engine crew to perform engine operations, support suppression and prescribed-fire activities, and contribute to safety and crew readiness in remote and hazardous environments.

This temporary, full-time position requires NWCG Firefighter Type 1 and S-290 qualifications, U.S. citizenship, and successful completion of drug testing and medical standards. Locality pay varies by site.