Senior Unit Fire Chief - Wildland Fire Leadership

US Office of the Secretary of the Interior; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 105,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

US Office of the Secretary of the Interior seeks a Supervisory Wildland Firefighter (Unit Fire Chief) to lead fire management policy, budgeting, and interagency coordination across jurisdictions. This senior role aligns with IFPM standards and NWCG qualifications, with emphasis on strategic planning and program guidance.

The selected applicant will oversee complex fire management activities, ensure compliance with federal standards, and coordinate with partner agencies, operations, and aviation

Qualifications

• Advising leadership on fire management policy and implementation strategies.
• Providing strategic long-range planning, leadership, guidance, coordination and evaluation of a fire program.
• Formulating annual budgets and coordinating fire protection activities across jurisdictions.

Skills

Fire management policy

Strategic planning

Budget coordination

Leadership and guidance

Interagency coordination

Job description

US Office of the Secretary of the Interior seeks a Supervisory Wildland Firefighter (Unit Fire Chief) to lead fire management policy, budgeting, and interagency coordination across jurisdictions. This senior role aligns with IFPM standards and NWCG qualifications, with emphasis on strategic planning and program guidance.

The selected applicant will oversee complex fire management activities, ensure compliance with federal standards, and coordinate with partner agencies, operations, and aviation