Wildland Fire Equipment Specialist - Smokejumper Tech

United-States-Forest-Service; Missoula (MT); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The United States Forest Service in Missoula, MT is seeking an Equipment Specialist to apply expertise in wildland firefighting equipment management, focusing on smokejumper gear and aircraft accessories. Responsibilities include evaluating usability, testing equipment, and coordinating field data collection.

Qualifications emphasize specialized experience at GW-07 level or higher, with related education and knowledge of safety equipment and operational procedures.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience equivalent to GW-07 level.
• Experience with firefighting equipment usability testing and data collection.
• Knowledge of smokejumper operations and PPE considerations is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Assist in field evaluations and data collection for firefighting equipment.
• Support planning and testing for smokejumper equipment and aircraft accessories.
• Review specifications, standards, and manuals related to firefighter gear.

Skills

Wildland firefighting

Fire equipment testing

Data collection

Education

Master's degree or higher

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Engineering drawings

Job description

The United States Forest Service in Missoula, MT is seeking an Equipment Specialist to apply expertise in wildland firefighting equipment management, focusing on smokejumper gear and aircraft accessories. Responsibilities include evaluating usability, testing equipment, and coordinating field data collection.

Qualifications emphasize specialized experience at GW-07 level or higher, with related education and knowledge of safety equipment and operational procedures.