Wildland Fuels Management Firefighter — Shape Fire Objectives

U.S. Department of the Interior; Spokane Valley (WA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of the Interior's US Wildland Fire Service in Spokane Valley, Washington seeks a Wildland Firefighter (Fuels Management) to implement prescribed fire plans and advance land management objectives.

This federal post involves applying fuels management techniques, monitoring results, and coordinating with a broader fire suppression team. Responsibilities include developing plans, reviewing prescribed treatments, collecting field data, and applying monitoring methods.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• Direct Deposit Required.
• You will be required to submit to a drug test and receive a negative drug test result prior to appointment.
• This position is subject to random testing for illegal drug use.

Responsibilities

• Recommends shortterm fire management objectives and strategies based on the effects and behavior of prescribed fire.
• Develops land management plans, compliance documents, and agreements.
• Conducts project assessments which determine the condition of wildland fuels.
• Collects data on fuel and fire behavior through field surveys, computer modeling software, and prescribed treatment methods.

Job description

The U.S. Department of the Interior's US Wildland Fire Service in Spokane Valley, Washington seeks a Wildland Firefighter (Fuels Management) to implement prescribed fire plans and advance land management objectives.

This federal post involves applying fuels management techniques, monitoring results, and coordinating with a broader fire suppression team. Responsibilities include developing plans, reviewing prescribed treatments, collecting field data, and applying monitoring methods.