Wildland Firefighter (Helitack)

Forest Service; Payson (AZ); On-site; USD 29,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

The Forest Service, part of the Department of Agriculture, is hiring for a senior firefighter on a helitack crew in Payson, AZ. The role focuses on wildland fire suppression, management, and control, with responsibility for operating and maintaining specialized tools or equipment.

The position requires performing recurring fire suppression duties as part of a crew, contributing to fire management objectives in national forest settings. Applications close on 2026-11-12 under the Public path.

Responsibilities

• Independently performs recurring fire suppression duties on a helitack crew as a senior firefighter.

Job description

This position is located within a National Forest. The position is located on a fire crew as a crewmember within the fire management organization. The purpose of the position is wildland fire suppression/management/control as a specialized firefighter with responsibility for the operation and maintenance of specialized tools or equipment.

Key Responsibilities

Independently performs recurring fire suppression duties on a helitack crew as a senior firefighter.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Forest Service, Department of Agriculture.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $25.37 - $25.37/hr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-12.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.