Smokejumper Wildland Firefighter: Parachute Jump & Suppression

United States Forest Service; Redding (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

United States Forest Service in California is seeking a smokejumper to support fire management on a National Forest. The role involves parachute jumps, fire suppression work, and serving on a crew with leadership responsibilities.

Qualifications include one year of specialized experience at GW-5 level and a requirement for conditioning and safety practices. The position emphasizes the ability to operate in rugged terrain and under demanding fire conditions.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience equivalent to GW-5 grade level in federal service or equivalent.
• Education cannot be substituted for this grade level.
• Volunteer experience counts toward qualifying experience.

Responsibilities

• Performed parachute jumps under many conditions while landing on rough terrain.
• Suppressed the full range of wildland fire using basic techniques.
• Served as a Squad Boss on a Fire Crew, Helitack Crew, Pump Crew, or as Crew Boss, Fire Boss, or Sector Boss.

Skills

Parachute jumping

Fire suppression

Crew leadership

Job description

United States Forest Service in California is seeking a smokejumper to support fire management on a National Forest. The role involves parachute jumps, fire suppression work, and serving on a crew with leadership responsibilities.

Qualifications include one year of specialized experience at GW-5 level and a requirement for conditioning and safety practices. The position emphasizes the ability to operate in rugged terrain and under demanding fire conditions.