Wildland Firefighter (Smokejumper)

U.S. Department of the Interior; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of the Interior seeks a Wildland Firefighter (Smokejumper) for direct-hire consideration. The position operates in Boise, ID and Fairbanks, AK, performing critical fire suppression and related duties in challenging terrain.

Incumbent parachutes into rugged terrain, maintains and repairs gear, and applies fire behavior knowledge as part of the firefighting team. This direct-hire role requires readiness for high-intensity field operations.

Responsibilities

• Parachutes into rugged terrain and performs fire suppression and related duties.
• Maintains smokejumper and firefighting equipment, tools, and supplies.
• Repairs, packs and maintains parachutes and related equipment.
• As a fire crew member or Initial Attack Commander incumbent utilizes fire behavior knowledge.

Job description

Summary

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 (Smokejumper), GW-0456-05/06/07 position is with the U.S. Wildland Service, working in the following location(s): Boise, ID Fairbanks, AK For information on Boise Smokejumpers, visit their website. For information on Fairbanks Smokejumpers, visit their website.

Major Duties

As a Wildland Firefighter (Smokejumper) your duties will include but are not limited to the following: Incumbent parachutes into rugged terrain and performs fire suppression and related duties. Incumbent maintains smokejumper and firefighting equipment, tools, and supplies. Repairs, packs and maintains parachutes and related equipment. As a fire crew member or Initial Attack Commander incumbent utilizes fire behavior knowledge