Supervisory Wildland Firefighter (Wildland Fire Operations Specialist) - Moderate Complexity

Quick Facts

• Hiring Agency: Office of the Secretary of the Interior
• Department: Department of the Interior
• Location: Multiple Locations
• Salary: $78166 – $101609/yr
• Hiring Path: Fed Transition
• Security Clearance: Not Required
• Date Posted: 2026-09-11
• Application Deadline: 2026-10-02

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Job 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 Supervisory Wildland Firefighter (Wildland Fire Operations Specialist) Moderate Complexity position is with the US Wildland Fire Service, GW-0456-10 working in the listed locations. In order to be considered for any duty location, ensure desired locations are selected.

Applicants will not be considered for locations not selected.

Key Responsibilities

INDIAN PREFERENCE will be applied to candidates that are interested in applying for the positions in the following locations ONLY: Crow Agency, MT Harlem, MT Poplar, MT San Juan Pueblo (Ohkay Owingeh), NM Indian Preference will NOT be applied to those candidates interested in applying to the position in all other locations.

As a Supervisory Wildland Firefighter (Wildland Fire Operations Specialist) - Moderate Complexity your duties will include but are not limited to the following: Provides oversight during initial and extended attack fires and directs fireline activities and tactics of dispersed firefighters, resources, equipment, and aircraft. Supervises multiple Supervisory Wildland Firefighters and provides second-level supervision over staff.

Applies knowledge of firefighter safety, fire behavior, topography of the area, weather, fuels, and training in fire management. Determines appropriate fireline tactics and properly locates fireline and determines appropriate construction methods.

Requirements & Education

IMPORTANT - PLEASE NOTE: There is not an option to qualify for the 0456 series utilizing education at this grade level.

Contact

OHCNSPS@ios.doi.gov

Frequently Asked Questions

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 $78166 – $101609/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-02.

Who is eligible to apply?

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

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