Lead Wildland Firefighter & Unit Supervisor

U.S. Department of the Interior; Oregon (WI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of the Interior is seeking a Supervisory Wildland Firefighter (Assistant Unit Fire Chief) based in Hines, Oregon under Direct-Hire authority.

The role focuses on leadership of firefighting teams, planning, and coordination with partner agencies to manage fire programs and operations. Responsibilities include supervision of firefighters, planning and training, fuels management, and ensuring safety and compliance with agency policies and NWCG standards.

Qualifications

• There is no substitution of education for experience at the grade level of this announcement.

Responsibilities

• Supervises multiple Wildland Firefighters.
• May provide situational leadership and supervision for additional firefighters based on the fire assignment.

Job description

U.S. Department of the Interior is seeking a Supervisory Wildland Firefighter (Assistant Unit Fire Chief) based in Hines, Oregon under Direct-Hire authority.

The role focuses on leadership of firefighting teams, planning, and coordination with partner agencies to manage fire programs and operations. Responsibilities include supervision of firefighters, planning and training, fuels management, and ensuring safety and compliance with agency policies and NWCG standards.