Unit Fire Chief — Senior Wildland Fire Manager

US Office of the Secretary of the Interior; Durango (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

US Office of the Secretary of the Interior seeks a Supervisory Wildland Firefighter (Unit Fire Chief) GW-0456-13 in Durango, Ignacio, or Montrose, Colorado. The role leads fire management programs, coordinates interagency efforts, and ensures readiness under IFPM standards for a high-complexity Unit Fire Program Manager.

Qualified candidates will have NWCG incident management credentials and meet IFPM training requirements before placement, with responsibilities spanning policy, budgeting, and

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience equivalent to GW-12 or higher in fire management policy and leadership.
• Experience coordinating wildland fire protection, budgeting, planning, and guidance.
• Knowledge of NWCG incident management qualifications and training requirements.

Job description

US Office of the Secretary of the Interior seeks a Supervisory Wildland Firefighter (Unit Fire Chief) GW-0456-13 in Durango, Ignacio, or Montrose, Colorado. The role leads fire management programs, coordinates interagency efforts, and ensures readiness under IFPM standards for a high-complexity Unit Fire Program Manager.

Qualified candidates will have NWCG incident management credentials and meet IFPM training requirements before placement, with responsibilities spanning policy, budgeting, and