Wildland Smokejumper — Parachute Jumps & Fire Suppression

Forest Service (DOA); Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 31,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Forest Service is seeking a smokejumper on a National Forest fire crew. The role involves parachute jumps and a range of wildland fire suppression duties with responsibility for incident command and reporting when assigned.

The position requires completing annual training, operating jump gear, and coordinating with spotters. Location is negotiable after selection; duties may include travel to fire assignments and remote locations.

Qualifications

• GW-06: One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least GW-5 grade level in federal service or equivalent.
• GW-06: Education cannot be substituted for this grade level.

Responsibilities

• Serves as an experienced smokejumper, performing parachute jumps, and a variety of wildland fire suppression duties.
• Makes parachute jumps from various aircraft under many conditions while executing landings on rough terrain, open areas, mountain slopes, or timber.
• Performs wildland fire suppression duties using a variety of hand and power tools (such as Pulaski, shovel, chain saw, and McLeod).
• As assigned may jump as incident commander, determining fire strategy, making work assignments, reviewing work performance, completing fire and time reports.

Job description

U.S. Forest Service is seeking a smokejumper on a National Forest fire crew. The role involves parachute jumps and a range of wildland fire suppression duties with responsibility for incident command and reporting when assigned.

The position requires completing annual training, operating jump gear, and coordinating with spotters. Location is negotiable after selection; duties may include travel to fire assignments and remote locations.