Wildland Firefighter (Veteran Crew Squad Boss) - Direct Hire Authority

Office of the Secretary of the Interior; Placerville (CA); On-site; USD 64,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Office of the Secretary of the Interior seeks a Wildland Firefighter (Veteran Crew Squad Boss) for Placerville, California. This Direct Hire Authority vacancy supports the US Wildland Fire Service at GW-0456-6/7, with duties at full performance level directing a veteran hand crew.

Key duties include leading a crew to build firelines, perform burnout, mop up and patrols, applying firefighter safety, fire behavior, terrain, weather, and training in fire management.

Responsibilities

• Serves as a squad leader of a veteran hand crew.
• Directs the work of a small crew of firefighters in building firelines, burnout, mopping up, and patrolling firelines.

Job description

Wildland Firefighter (Veteran Crew Squad Boss) - Direct Hire Authority

• Hiring Agency: Office of the Secretary of the Interior

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 (Veteran Crew Squad Boss) position is with the US Wildland Fire Service, GW-0456-6/7 working in the following location(s): Placerville, California

Key Responsibilities

At the full performance level (GW-07) the major duties of this position include, but are not limited to the following: Serves as a squad leader of a veteran hand crew. Directs the work of a small crew of firefighters in building firelines, burnout, mopping up, and patrolling firelines. Applies an understanding of firefighter safety, fire behavior, topography of the area, weather, fuels, and training in fire management.

May be required to use/operate specialized firing equipment. Directs assigned suppression operations and recommends and implements tactical strategies on fires. Duties listed are at the GW-07 full performance level

Requirements & Education

IMPORTANT - PLEASE NOTE: There is no qualifying education for the 0456 series at this grade level.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Office of the Secretary of the Interior, Department of the Interior.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $63926 – $90168/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-29.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.