Lead Wildland Firefighter & Field Ops Supervisor

U.S. Department of the Interior; Spokane Valley (WA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of the Interior in Spokane Valley, Washington, is seeking a Supervisory Wildland Firefighter (Assistant Veteran Crew Superintendent) under Direct Hire Authority.

This federal role involves leading fire suppression efforts, planning and budgeting for program needs, and ensuring safety and readiness of crews in the field. The position requires readiness for rigorous field duties, adherence to protocols, and the ability to coordinate with multiple teams across operations and support

Responsibilities

• Performs administrative program management functions such as planning, budget execution, and stewardship of facilities, equipment, vehicles, and accountable property.
• Applies an experience understanding of firefighting safety, fire behavior, topography of the area weather, fuels, and training in fire management.
• Supervises, mentors and instructs employees on crewmember duties.
• Plans action and direct utilization of Fireline resources; directs assigned suppression operations and recommends and implements tactical strategies for suppressing fires.

Job description

U.S. Department of the Interior in Spokane Valley, Washington, is seeking a Supervisory Wildland Firefighter (Assistant Veteran Crew Superintendent) under Direct Hire Authority.

This federal role involves leading fire suppression efforts, planning and budgeting for program needs, and ensuring safety and readiness of crews in the field. The position requires readiness for rigorous field duties, adherence to protocols, and the ability to coordinate with multiple teams across operations and support