Department of the Interior
This is a Direct-Hire advertisement. Veterans preference is not applicable to this advertisement. Learn more about this authority at: Direct Hire Authority These Wildland Firefighter (Fuels Management) positions are with the US Wildland Fire Service, GW-0456-13 working in the following location(s): Fairbanks, Alaska For questions about his job announcement please reach out to Kelly Kane at kelly_kane@nps.gov
- As a Supervisory Wildland Firefighter Smokejumper- Direct Hire Authority your duties will include but are not limited to the following: Leads large-scale smokejumping operations: Oversees a base with 80+ positions, multiple aircraft, and an annual $2M+ program budget. Provides senior-level supervision: Directs supervisors and staff; manages hiring, performance, training, discipline, awards, and promotions. Ensures readiness and safety: Maintains operational readiness and enforces safety, conduct, and occupational health requirements. Coordinates complex programs and resources: Leads interagency projects, manages workloads and resources, oversees contractors, and resolves complex operational and personnel issues. Drives program improvement: Advises senior leaders and partners, removes barriers, improves business practices and teamwork, and advances organizational goals. Provides national smokejumper leadership: Develops doctrine, policies, standards, and long-range strategies; represents the agency in interagency forums and aligns capabilities with evolving incident needs. Leads advanced smokejumper and aerial operations: Directs fire response and aerial deployments, evaluates conditions and resource needs, oversees personnel and cargo delivery, and advances aircraft, equipment, and delivery systems. Provides senior incident management leadership: Serves as an Incident Management Team member and Incident Commander for complex fires, directing suppression operations, coordinating resources, and leading after-action improvements. Field Operations: Serves as an operational smokejumper and smokejumper spotter.
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