This is a Direct-Hire advertisement. Veterans preference is not applicable to this advertisement. Learn more about this authority at: Direct Hire Authority This Supervisory Wildland Firefighter (Engine Captain) position is with the US Wildland Fire Service, GW-0456-8 working in the following location(s): Kings Canyon National Park, California Sequoia National Park, California
As a Supervisory Wildland Firefighter (Engine Captain) - Direct Hire Authority your duties will include but are not limited to the following: Mentors and instructs lower graded crewmembers as well as exercises lead duties over a fire engine crew. Applies an understanding of firefighter safety, fire behavior, topography, weather, fuels, and training in fire management.
Plans action and directs utilization of fireline resources and adjusts actions based on changing information and evolving situational awareness. Directs assigned suppression operations and recommend and implement tactical strategy on attacking, controlling, or mopping up fires, building or patrolling firelines, cleaning up burned areas within firelines, suppressing spot fires, felling snags or trees, and cutting brush. Observes, collects, and records fire-related data.
Directs and ensures proper assembly, operation, and use of special tools, equipment and supplies. Assists in the development and implementation of training programs (mandatory, formal, and informal).
Directs moderately complex fuels management projects or participates in more complex hazard fuel reduction projects by conducting project assessments and gathering data (e.g., fuel quantity and conditions), planning (e.g., drafting or reviewing fuels management plans, assessing and recommending fuel treatment alternatives), preparing (e.g., ensuring proper training, placement, and instruction of crews), and implementing (e.g., ignition, holding, mop-up, and rehabilitation) treatments.
Fuels management projects include prescribed fire, and mechanical and biological treatments; inventorying fuel beds; and piling vegetation debris. May be required to use/operate specialized firing equipment. Drives and operates a wildland fire engine, positioning the engine for proper use and operation.
Performs/conducts engine operations techniques, including tandem operations, mobile attack, pump and roll, firing and holding operations, stationary attack, engine protection, simple and progressive hoselays. Ensures adequate supply of water and chemical agents are maintained to the fire, particularly on critical areas of the fireline. Locates water sources and checks for volume and cleanliness for engine resupply.
Performs specialized duties such as water handling specialist or maintenance of specialized equipment used to respond to wildland urban interface/intermix situations. Assists with managing assigned property.
IMPORTANT - There is no education substitute for experience at the GW-0456-08 grade level. Position Information: **PLEASE NOTE - this position is covered under the new GW pay table specific to Wildland Firefighters. Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks, Kings Canyon NP, CA, covered under the Fresno-Madera-Hanford, CA Pay Table. Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks, Sequoia NP, CA, covered under the Fresno-Madera-Hanford, CA Pay Table.
In order to be considered for any duty location, ensure desired locations are selected. Applicants will not be considered for locations not selected. If eligible and qualified, you may be offered a recruitment or relocation incentive. The decision to offer an incentive will be made on a case-by-case basis and is neither promised nor guaranteed. One or more positions may be filled from applications received under this announcement in the advertised office or other U.S.
Wildland Fire Service offices in the local commuting area.
This position is with Office of the Secretary of the Interior, Department of the Interior.
The posted pay range is $67958 – $88342/yr.
Applications close on 2026-10-19.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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