Lead Wildland Firefighter & Operations Specialist

Office of the Secretary of the Interior; United States; On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Office of the Secretary of the Interior seeks a Supervisory Wildland Firefighter (Wildland Fire Operations Specialist) at Moderate Complexity, GW-0456-10, to lead fire management operations in listed locations. You will supervise firefighting crews, coordinate incident response, and ensure safety and compliance with NWCG standards.

Applicants must meet IFPM pathways, bring primary wildland firefighting experience, and document hours per week as required.

Qualifications

• Selective Placement Factor(s): This position requires a special qualification essential to perform the duties and will be used as a screen-out element.
• 1. Prior Wildland Firefighting Experience: at least one full fire season in a primary wildland firefighting role, or at least 14 days of on-the-ground fireline experience.
• IFPM Qualification Requirement: Pathway 1 or Pathway 2 with listed qualifications to meet minimum standards for Wildland Fire Operations Specialist - MODERATE Complexity.

Job description

The Office of the Secretary of the Interior seeks a Supervisory Wildland Firefighter (Wildland Fire Operations Specialist) at Moderate Complexity, GW-0456-10, to lead fire management operations in listed locations. You will supervise firefighting crews, coordinate incident response, and ensure safety and compliance with NWCG standards.

Applicants must meet IFPM pathways, bring primary wildland firefighting experience, and document hours per week as required.