Lead Wildland Firefighter & Engine Captain

U.S. Department of the Interior; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of the Interior’s US Wildland Fire Service in Marblemount, Washington, seeks a Supervisory Wildland Firefighter (Engine Captain) to lead a crew and manage complex fire operations in diverse environments.

The role requires field leadership, tactical planning, and safe operation of fire engines and support vehicles, with a focus on preventing and controlling fires along with equipment maintenance and crew safety.

Qualifications

• No formal education requirements for this grade/series as stated.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and directs firefighters within a fire module or crew.
• Directs suppression operations and tactical strategy on fires.
• Operates and maintains fire vehicles and equipment in varied terrain.

Job description

The U.S. Department of the Interior’s US Wildland Fire Service in Marblemount, Washington, seeks a Supervisory Wildland Firefighter (Engine Captain) to lead a crew and manage complex fire operations in diverse environments.

The role requires field leadership, tactical planning, and safe operation of fire engines and support vehicles, with a focus on preventing and controlling fires along with equipment maintenance and crew safety.