Veteran Wildland Fire Crew Leader - Direct Hire

Office of the Secretary of the Interior; Placerville (CA); On-site; USD 64,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Office of the Secretary of the Interior seeks a Wildland Firefighter (Veteran Crew Squad Boss) for Placerville, California. This Direct Hire Authority vacancy supports the US Wildland Fire Service at GW-0456-6/7, with duties at full performance level directing a veteran hand crew.

Key duties include leading a crew to build firelines, perform burnout, mop up and patrols, applying firefighter safety, fire behavior, terrain, weather, and training in fire management.

Responsibilities

• Serves as a squad leader of a veteran hand crew.
• Directs the work of a small crew of firefighters in building firelines, burnout, mopping up, and patrolling firelines.

Job description

The Office of the Secretary of the Interior seeks a Wildland Firefighter (Veteran Crew Squad Boss) for Placerville, California. This Direct Hire Authority vacancy supports the US Wildland Fire Service at GW-0456-6/7, with duties at full performance level directing a veteran hand crew.

Key duties include leading a crew to build firelines, perform burnout, mop up and patrols, applying firefighter safety, fire behavior, terrain, weather, and training in fire management.