Supervisory Wildland Firefighter (Engine Captain)

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 listed locations. In order to be considered for any location, ensure desired locations are selected. Applicants will not be considered for locations not selected.

INDIAN PREFERENCE will be applied to candidates that are interested in applying for the positions in the following locations ONLY: Parker, AZ Ignacio, CO Towaoc, CO Fort Hall, ID Crow Agency, MT Harlem, MT Lame Deer, MT Poplar, MT Belcourt, ND Dulce, NM Mesalero, NM San Juan Pueblo (Ohkay Owingeh), NM Zuni, NM Umatilla, OR Fort Duchesne, UT Saint George, UT Fort Washakie, WY Indian Preference will NOT be applied to those candidates interested in applying to locations not listed above. As a Supervisory Wildland Firefighter (Engine Captain) your duties will include but are not limited to the following: Exercises supervisory authority to regularly assigned firefighters within a fire engine crew. Performs administrative program management functions such as planning, budget execution, and stewardship of facilities, equipment, vehicles, and accountable property. Applies an experienced understanding of firefighter safety, fire behavior, topography of the area weather, fuels, and training in fire management. Plans action and directs utilization of fireline resources; directs assigned suppression operations and recommends and implements tactical strategies for suppressing fires. Oversees the development and implementation of training programs to comply with policy, regulations, and development.

Wyoming duty locations: Fort Washakie, Newcastle, Worland. This announcement also covers 91 locations in other states.

U.S. Wildland Fire Service, Department of the Interior. Grade GW 8. Open 2026-09-11 to 2026-10-02.