Wildland Firefighter - Fuels Management Lead

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

Job summary

U.S. Department of the Interior – U.S. Wildland Fire Service in Roseburg, Oregon seeks a Wildland Firefighter (Fuels Management) under Direct Hire Authority.

The role leads prescribed fire and hazardous fuels reduction projects and oversees field operations, coordinating with a cross-disciplinary team on NEPA processes. Responsibilities include serving as a COR for contracted hazardous fuels treatments, supervising crews, and ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• No formal education requirement specified for qualification.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead prescribed fire and hazardous fuels reduction projects.
• Lead and support firefighters in the field and during wildland fire operations.
• Participate as an interdisciplinary team member for NEPA development.
• Serve as Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) for contracted Hazardous Fuels Treatments.

Skills

Wildland firefighting

Hazardous fuels reduction

Team leadership

Job description

U.S. Department of the Interior – U.S. Wildland Fire Service in Roseburg, Oregon seeks a Wildland Firefighter (Fuels Management) under Direct Hire Authority.

The role leads prescribed fire and hazardous fuels reduction projects and oversees field operations, coordinating with a cross-disciplinary team on NEPA processes. Responsibilities include serving as a COR for contracted hazardous fuels treatments, supervising crews, and ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.