Smokejumper: Wildland Firefighter & Parachute Technician

U.S. Department of the Interior; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of the Interior seeks a Wildland Firefighter (Smokejumper) for direct-hire consideration. The position operates in Boise, ID and Fairbanks, AK, performing critical fire suppression and related duties in challenging terrain.

Incumbent parachutes into rugged terrain, maintains and repairs gear, and applies fire behavior knowledge as part of the firefighting team. This direct-hire role requires readiness for high-intensity field operations.

Responsibilities

• Parachutes into rugged terrain and performs fire suppression and related duties.
• Maintains smokejumper and firefighting equipment, tools, and supplies.
• Repairs, packs and maintains parachutes and related equipment.
• As a fire crew member or Initial Attack Commander incumbent utilizes fire behavior knowledge.

Job description

U.S. Department of the Interior seeks a Wildland Firefighter (Smokejumper) for direct-hire consideration. The position operates in Boise, ID and Fairbanks, AK, performing critical fire suppression and related duties in challenging terrain.

Incumbent parachutes into rugged terrain, maintains and repairs gear, and applies fire behavior knowledge as part of the firefighting team. This direct-hire role requires readiness for high-intensity field operations.