Wildland Firefighter (Assistant Engine Captain)

Office of the Secretary of the Interior; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Office of the Secretary of the Interior is seeking a Wildland Firefighter (Assistant Engine Captain) under Direct Hire, stationed with the US Wildland Fire Service. The GW-0456-5/6/7 series requires meeting IFPM standards and NWCG qualifications for eligibility at GW-05 and GW-06 levels.

Age and special factors apply; MEA and veteran preferences are noted in the announcement. Applicants must submit evidence of FFT1 and S-290 qualifications, plus any required NWCG training, with their résumé.

Qualifications

• Firefighter Type 1 (FFT1) qualification
• Intermediate Fire Behavior (S-290) qualification
• IFPM prerequisites for GW-06 level

Skills

FFT1

S-290

IFPM

Education

Bachelor's degree in Fire Science or related field

Job description

This is a Direct-Hire advertisement. Veterans preference is not applicable to this advertisement. Learn more about this authority at: Direct Hire Authority This Wildland Firefighter (Assistant Engine Captain) position is with the US Wildland Fire Service, GW-0456-5/6/7 working in the listed locations. In order to be considered for any location, ensure desired locations are selected. Applicants will not be considered for locations not selected.

In order to qualify for this position you must possess the Minimum Qualification requirements listed below.

Selective Placement Factor(s):

This position requires a special qualification that has been determined to be essential to perform the duties and will be used as a screen out element. Those who do not provide evidence they possess the following selective factor(s) will be rated not qualified.

• 1. This position is a Primary Firefighter position and is subject to a maximum entry age (MEA). The MEA is the date immediately preceding your 37th birthday. Applicants must not have reached age 37 at the time of appointment, unless proof is provided of prior Federal service in another primary covered position, or you are a preference eligible veteran. If you are a preference eligible veteran, you may be eligible for this position after your 37th birthday. You must supply a copy of your Defense Department Form 214 (DD-214) along with Standard Form 15 (if applicable) and any associated documentation in accordance with the instructions in this vacancy announcement. Failure to provide this documentation with your application may result in loss of consideration. Please refer to the Required Documents section for further guidance on what documentation is required to meet this requirement. If over the MEA and you are not a veteran, proof of prior covered service must be submitted prior to employment. Acceptable proof consists of SF-50s showing beginning and ending dates of covered/creditable appointments and copies of approved letters based on individual claims. This requirement applies to ALL grade levels.
• 2. Requirement for the GW-06 and GW-07 ONLY: This position has been identified as one of the key fire management positions under the Interagency Fire Program Management (IFPM) Standard. This position has been categorized as a Senior Firefighter and requires selectee to meet the minimum qualification standards for IFPM prior to being placed into the position. Detailed information regarding IFPM positions can be found at www.ifpm.nifc.gov. To meet IFPM requirements for this position, you must have possessed all of the following National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) incident management qualifications and training requirements to be considered eligible for this position (currency not required): A.) Firefighter Type 1 (FFT1), AND; B.) Intermediate Fire Behavior (S-290) If selected at the GW-05, you must meet the IFPM requirements above for the GW-06 as a condition of employment before being eligible for promotion to the GW-06.

In addition to the requirements described above, the following additional experience is required. Only experience and education obtained by 10/15/2026 will be considered. Credit will be given for all appropriate qualifying experience. Please be sure to include this information in your resume. No assumptions will be made about your experience. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Minimum Qualification For the GW-05 level:

At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GW-04 level, or higher, in the Federal service, or equivalent, is required. Examples of specialized experience include:

• on-the-line wildland fire experience in forest/range fire control, prevention, or suppression work as a skilled wildland firefighter, utilizing a variety of specialized wildland fire tools and equipment.
• -OR- Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study (120 semester hour or 180 quarter hours) leading to a bachelor's degree with a major study in Fire Science, Fire Technology or other related fields of study (e.g.: Forestry, Range Management, Agriculture, Fire suppression and Prevention). Transcripts must be attached to application package if qualifying based on education.
• -OR- An equivalent combination of experience and education. Transcripts must be attached to application package.

For the GW-06 level:

At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GW-05 level, or higher, in the Federal service, or equivalent, is required. Examples of specialized experience include: experience serving as a senior wildland firefighter on a wildland firefighting module or crew with on-the-line wildland fire experience in fire control