Veteran Hand Crew Superintendent – Wildland Firefighter

U.S. Department of the Interior; Medford (OR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of the Interior, Medford, Oregon, is seeking a Supervisory Wildland Firefighter (Veteran Hand Crew Superintendent) to lead a veteran crew and manage fire operations in the Medford area. The position involves supervisory duties, program management, and training responsibilities, with travel during the fire season.

Qualifications include U.S. citizenship, background check clearance, direct deposit, and medical/drug testing requirements.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• Suitability for Federal employment as determined by background investigation.
• Direct Deposit Required.

Responsibilities

• Serves as Superintendent of a Veteran Hand Crew.
• Performs administrative program management functions such as planning; managing budget; manages facilities and resources; and develops and implements training.
• Applies knowledge of firefighter safety, fire behavior, topography of the area, weather, fuels, and training in fire management.
• Determines appropriate fireline tactics and properly locates fireline and determines appropriate construction methods.
• Procures and maintains inventory tools and equipment.

Job description

U.S. Department of the Interior, Medford, Oregon, is seeking a Supervisory Wildland Firefighter (Veteran Hand Crew Superintendent) to lead a veteran crew and manage fire operations in the Medford area. The position involves supervisory duties, program management, and training responsibilities, with travel during the fire season.

Qualifications include U.S. citizenship, background check clearance, direct deposit, and medical/drug testing requirements.