Lead Wildland Firefighter: Fireline & Fuels Ops

U.S. Department of the Interior; Cabo Rojo (PR); On-site; USD 58,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of the Interior, in Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico, seeks a Wildland Firefighter to lead a fire module in fuels management and suppression. You will direct crews, operate firefighting tools, and perform post-fire activities, adhering to safety and training standards while supporting urgent wildfire response during the fire season.

Eligible candidates must be a U.S. citizen, pass medical and fitness tests, and be willing to travel.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National for federal employment.
• Suitability determined by background investigation and drug testing.
• Pre-employment medical exam and fitness testing required.
• Program may include a probationary or trial period.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.

Responsibilities

• Lead a wildland fire module or crew in fuels management and suppression.
• Direct operation and use of specialized tools and equipment in firefighting.
• Direct moderately complex fuels projects and data collection.
• Directly supervise firefighting personnel during suppression and patrolling.

Skills

Firefighting

Leadership

Safety procedures

Field operations

Tools

Power saws

Portable pumps

Fireline tools

Job description

The U.S. Department of the Interior, in Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico, seeks a Wildland Firefighter to lead a fire module in fuels management and suppression. You will direct crews, operate firefighting tools, and perform post-fire activities, adhering to safety and training standards while supporting urgent wildfire response during the fire season.

Eligible candidates must be a U.S. citizen, pass medical and fitness tests, and be willing to travel.