Wildland Fire Module Lead – Supervisor

U.S. Department of the Interior; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of the Interior in Tucson, AZ seeks a Supervisory Wildland Firefighter (Module Leader - Wildland Fire Module) to lead a crew, apply fire management tactics, and coordinate with cooperators during wildland fire operations.

The role requires strong leadership, knowledge of fire behavior, safety and training; duties include planning, budgeting, facilities and resources management, and delivering training.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen or national.
• Subject to background investigation and suitability.
• Direct Deposit required.
• May be required to pass a work capacity test for arduous positions.
• May need to operate government or private vehicle and potentially CDL.

Responsibilities

• Applies knowledge of safety, fire behavior and training in fire management.
• Determines fireline tactics and construction methods.
• Maintains relationships with cooperators and wildland responders.
• Supervises multiple firefighters and provides supervision over staff.
• Manages planning, budgeting, facilities and resources; develops training.

Skills

Leadership

Firefighting knowledge

Safety training

Job description

The U.S. Department of the Interior in Tucson, AZ seeks a Supervisory Wildland Firefighter (Module Leader - Wildland Fire Module) to lead a crew, apply fire management tactics, and coordinate with cooperators during wildland fire operations.

The role requires strong leadership, knowledge of fire behavior, safety and training; duties include planning, budgeting, facilities and resources management, and delivering training.