Supervisory Wildland Firefighter (UAS Module Supervisor)

Forest Service; Bismarck (ND); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Forest Service in North Dakota seeks an assistant to the Forest Aviation Officer to help direct the complex aviation management program of the Fire & Aviation Operations on Forest Service units. You will provide leadership, coordination, and direction to aerial projects and fire management activities.

Apply by Sept. 22, 2026. For more information contact Tiffany Counts at [e-mail] and coordinate with regional UAS specialists for aviation operations.

Responsibilities

• Provides information and technical direction for all planned and continuing Forest aviation operations.
• Maintains close liaison with the Regional Fire UAS Specialist and the Regional Resource Management UAS Specialist.

Job description

Open: August 24, 2026 — Closes: September 22, 2026

Summary

The position is located on a USDA Forest Service Unit within the Northern Region, Region 1. Serves as an assistant to the Forest Aviation Officer in directing the complex aviation management program of the Fire & Aviation Operations on Forest Service unit(s). Incumbent provides leadership, coordination, and direction to aerial projects and fire management activities. For additional information regarding this position, contact Tiffany Counts at [e-mail].

Major Duties

Provides information and technical direction for all planned and continuing Forest aviation operations. Maintains close liaison with the Regional Fire UAS Specialist and the Regional Resource Management UAS Specialist.