Senior Helicopter Program Manager - Wildland Fire

US Office of the Secretary of the Interior; El Portal (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

US Office of the Secretary of the Interior in California seeks a Supervisory Wildland Firefighter (Helicopter Program Manager) under Direct Hiring Authority. Location: El Portal, CA.

The role requires extensive wildland fire operations experience and NWCG qualifications, with MEA retirement considerations and rigorous safety standards. Applicants must meet specialized experience and IFPM NWCG requirements, including Helicopter Manager and related positions.

Qualifications

• At least one full year of specialized wildland fire experience equivalent to the GS/GW-08 level.
• Must meet NWCG incident management qualifications and IFPM requirements.
• MEA retirement provisions apply to certain firefighter positions.

Responsibilities

• Perform wildland fire operations including initial attack and suppression duties.
• Lead daily crew briefings and safety sessions.
• Provide on-the-job training and supervision for crew members.

Skills

Wildland fire operations

Team leadership

Safety briefings

Education

NWCG qualifications/training

Job description

US Office of the Secretary of the Interior in California seeks a Supervisory Wildland Firefighter (Helicopter Program Manager) under Direct Hiring Authority. Location: El Portal, CA.

The role requires extensive wildland fire operations experience and NWCG qualifications, with MEA retirement considerations and rigorous safety standards. Applicants must meet specialized experience and IFPM NWCG requirements, including Helicopter Manager and related positions.