Wildland Firefighter — Assistant Engine Captain (Backcountry Ops)

US Office of the Secretary of the Interior; Parker (AZ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

US Office of the Secretary of the Interior is seeking a Wildland Firefighter (Assistant Engine Captain) to perform on-the-line fire control, prevention and suppression duties in forest/range environments. The role requires meeting IFPM standards and minimum qualification requirements for GW-05/06/07 levels, and will involve arduous physical demands in demanding terrain.

Applicants must be prepared to provide documentation for MEA age requirements, and for the IFPM qualifications (FFT1, S-290) as

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience at GW-04 level or higher in federal service or equivalent.
• Successful completion of a full 4-year degree leading to Fire Science/Fire Technology or related field ( transcripts required ).
• Equivalent combination of experience and education accepted.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Fire Science / Fire Technology or related fields

Job description

US Office of the Secretary of the Interior is seeking a Wildland Firefighter (Assistant Engine Captain) to perform on-the-line fire control, prevention and suppression duties in forest/range environments. The role requires meeting IFPM standards and minimum qualification requirements for GW-05/06/07 levels, and will involve arduous physical demands in demanding terrain.

Applicants must be prepared to provide documentation for MEA age requirements, and for the IFPM qualifications (FFT1, S-290) as