Wildland Fire Fleet Strategy Chief

Department of Interior; Boise, Northern (ID, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of the Interior seeks a Branch Chief to direct the National Fire Fleet from the Boise, ID duty location. You will provide strategic leadership, policy direction, and oversight for a mission-ready wildland fire fleet across geographic areas and partner agencies.

The role requires demonstrated senior leadership in wildland firefighting programs, interagency collaboration, and experience guiding acquisition, maintenance, and performance metrics to sustain readiness and safety.

Qualifications

• Primary wildland firefighting experience in fire line work must be clearly documented in your resume.
• Resume must show start/end dates and total hours per week; 2 pages max; only one resume accepted.
• Experience includes senior leadership responsible for strategic direction, oversight, and cross-agency coordination.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction and policy leadership for the National Fire Fleet.
• Oversee national preparedness, response, and extended operations across Geographic Areas.
• Coordinate with partner agencies to ensure mission readiness and safety.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Interagency coordination

Budget guidance

Job description

Department of the Interior seeks a Branch Chief to direct the National Fire Fleet from the Boise, ID duty location. You will provide strategic leadership, policy direction, and oversight for a mission-ready wildland fire fleet across geographic areas and partner agencies.

The role requires demonstrated senior leadership in wildland firefighting programs, interagency collaboration, and experience guiding acquisition, maintenance, and performance metrics to sustain readiness and safety.