Prescribed Fire & Fuels Specialist (Wildland)

United-States-Forest-Service; Challis (ID); On-site; USD 55,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

United States Forest Service in Idaho is seeking a Prescribed Wildland Firefighter Fuels Specialist to lead field fire management tasks, develop prescribed burning plans, and monitor fire behavior across diverse fuel types.

The role requires NWCG qualifications, IFPM/FS-FPM selective placement factors, and currency in firefighting certifications. Applicants must provide documentation demonstrating qualified status and ability to regain currency within one year of hire.

Qualifications

• Specialized experience at GW-08 level or equivalent education per the qualification standards.
• Experience in developing and executing prescribed burning plans for complex projects.
• Must meet NWCG and IFPM/FS-FPM selective placement factors by selection.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute prescribed burning plans for diverse fuel types.
• Assess on-the-ground fuel conditions and weather to inform prescriptions.
• Recommend priorities, objectives, and deadlines for prescribed fire and related activities.

Skills

Prescribed fire

Burn boss

Fire planning

Wildland fire behavior

Education

Master's in forestry or related field

Tools

IQCS Master Record

NWCG qualifications (RXB2, ENGB/CRWB/HMGB/FELB/HEQB)

Job description

United States Forest Service in Idaho is seeking a Prescribed Wildland Firefighter Fuels Specialist to lead field fire management tasks, develop prescribed burning plans, and monitor fire behavior across diverse fuel types.

The role requires NWCG qualifications, IFPM/FS-FPM selective placement factors, and currency in firefighting certifications. Applicants must provide documentation demonstrating qualified status and ability to regain currency within one year of hire.