Lead Wildland Firefighter

Department Of The Interior • Othello, WA

343d • $55,328 - $71,932

About The Position

The Fish and Wildlife Service, Region 1, Central Washington National Wildlife Refuge Complex, is filling one Lead Wildland Firefighter, GS-0456-8 permanent full-time position at Othello, WA. This position comes with a supplemental pay increase of $20,000 or 50% of base pay per year, authorized under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and continuing resolutions. The job is open for applications from January 17, 2025, to January 30, 2025.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• Suitability for employment, as determined by background investigation.
• Must pass a drug test.
• Must meet medical requirements.
• Must wear the official U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service uniform.
• Must meet the minimum/maximum age requirement (must be under 37 years old at the time of application).
• Prior experience in wildland firefighting is required.
• Must provide documentation verifying qualifications for the Interagency Fire Program Management (IFPM) position.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in leading firefighting crews.
• Knowledge of fire behavior, topography, and weather conditions.
• Certification in NWCG Incident Management Qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Lead three or more regularly assigned firefighters and provide situational leadership for additional firefighters based on the fire assignment.
• Oversee wildland fire module or crew in fuels management, fire suppression, monitoring, and post-fire activities.
• Mentor and instruct lower graded employees on crewmember duties.
• Plan action and direct utilization of fireline resources on less complex fires.
• Direct assigned suppression operations and recommend and implement tactical strategy on attacking, controlling, or mopping up fires.
• Operate, move, inspect, and perform preventative maintenance on vehicles and equipment.
• Drive and operate a wildland fire engine, ensuring adequate supply of water and chemical agents.
• Identify lookout locations and assign lookout.
• Plan, coordinate, and direct helicopter operations in support of mission requests.
• Direct moderately complex fuels management projects or participate in more complex projects.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package as a federal employee.
• Potential recruitment incentive of $5,000.
• Access to health insurance, retirement plans, and paid leave.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Administration of Environmental Quality Programs
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees