Wildland Fire Operations Technician

U.S. Forest Service; United States; On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Forest Service seeks a crewmember on a fire crew within the fire management organization, stationed at a Geographic Area Coordination Center. The role involves mobilizing and dispatching firefighting resources and assisting in maintaining mobilization plans and incident support operations.

The position requires prior wildland firefighting experience and the ability to coordinate with Federal, State, and local agencies to respond to wildland fires and all-hazard emergencies.

Qualifications

• Prior wildland firefighting experience may be required.
• Ability to coordinate with multiple agencies and crews.

Responsibilities

• Implements standard procedures for mobilization, reassignment and demobilization of firefighting resources according to incident priorities.
• Coordinates information, resource utilization and accountability with higher level and adjoining units to support wildfire management.

Job description

U.S. Forest Service seeks a crewmember on a fire crew within the fire management organization, stationed at a Geographic Area Coordination Center. The role involves mobilizing and dispatching firefighting resources and assisting in maintaining mobilization plans and incident support operations.

The position requires prior wildland firefighting experience and the ability to coordinate with Federal, State, and local agencies to respond to wildland fires and all-hazard emergencies.