Wildland Firefighter (Assistant Engine Captain or Fuels Squad Boss)

This is a Direct-Hire advertisement. Veterans preference is not applicable to this advertisement. Learn more about this authority at: Direct Hire Authority This Wildland Firefighter (Assistant Engine Captain or Fuels Squad boss) position is with the US Wildland Fire Service, GW-0456-5/6/7 working in the listed location(s). In order to be considered for any location, ensure desired locations are selected. Applicants will not be considered for locations not selected.

As a squad leader of an engine module or fuels crew, your duties will include but are not limited to the following: Directs the work of a small crew of firefighters in building firelines, burnout, mopping up, and patrolling firelines. Applies an understanding of firefighter safety, fire behavior, topography of the area, weather, fuels, and training in fire management. Directs assigned suppression operations and recommends and implements tactical strategies on fires. ENGINE Module Only - Ensures pump tests and daily engine preventative maintenance equipment checks are completed. FUELS Squad Boss Only - Manages fuels projects such as: prescribed fire, mechanical and biological treatments, inventorying fuel beds, and piling vegetation debris. Duties listed are at the GW-07 full performance level. INDIAN PREFERENCE will be applied to candidates that are interested in applying for the positions in the following locations ONLY: Fort Hall, ID Crow Agency, MT Harlem, MT Lame Deer, MT Poplar, MT Dulce, NM San Juan Pueblo, NM (Ohkay Owingeh) Umatilla, OR Fort Duchesne, UT Indian Preference will NOT be applied to those candidates interested in applying to locations not listed above.

Wyoming duty locations: Casper, Rawlins, Rock Springs, Yellowstone National Park. This announcement also covers 54 locations in other states.

U.S. Wildland Fire Service, Department of the Interior. Grade GW 5-7. Open 2026-09-24 to 2026-10-15.