Supervisory Wildland Firefighter

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is hiring a permanent full-time Supervisory Wildland Firefighter in Jamul, CA. The role involves supervising firefighters, managing fire suppression operations, and overseeing training and program management. Responsibilities include coordinating logistics, ensuring fire readiness, and managing fuels projects. The position requires experience in fire behavior and safety, as well as administrative functions related to firefighting and crew development.
JOB SUMMARY: Fish and Wildlife Service will be filling one Supervisory Wildland Firefighter, GS-0456-08 permanent full-time position located at: Region 8, San Diego National Wildlife Refuge Complex, Jamul, CA MAJOR DUTIES: Supervision and Program Management Supervises regularly assigned firefighters and may provide situational leadership and supervision for additional firefighters based on the fire assignment. Supervisor performs administrative program management functions such as planning; budget execution; stewardship of physical facilities, equipment, vehicles, and accountable property; development and implementation of training and development programs; and implementation of cooperative agreements. Fire Suppression, Monitoring, and Post-Fire Activities Experienced understanding of firefighter safety, fire behavior, topography of the area, weather, fuels, and training in fire management work to: 1) supervise, mentor, and instruct employees on crewmember duties; 2) plan action and direct utilization of fireline resources on less complex fires; and 3) for more complex fires, direct assigned suppression operations and recommend and implement tactical strategy on attacking, controlling, or mopping up fires, building or patrolling firelines, cleaning up burned areas within firelines, suppressing spot fires, felling snags or trees, and cutting brush. Coordinates with aircraft for aviation support missions. Coordinates module or crew logistics and places caches of equipment and supplies at strategic points. Drives and operates a wildland fire engine, positioning the engine for proper use and operation. Performs/conducts engine operations techniques, including tandem operations, mobile attack, pump and roll, firing and holding operations, stationary attack, engine protection, simple and progressive hoselays. Ensures adequate supply of water and chemical agents are maintained to the fire, particularly on critical areas of the fireline. Locates water sources and checks for volume and cleanliness for engine resupply. Performs specialized duties such as water handling specialist or maintenance of specialized equipment used to respond to wildland urban interface/intermix situations. Fire Preparedness Supervises the development and implementation of training programs (mandatory, formal, and informal) to comply with policy, regulations, and employee development. Supervises assigned property by procuring, maintaining, and inventorying tools and equipment to meet individual crew needs, including hand tools, chainsaws, firing equipment, medical supplies and equipment, food and water provisions, and personal protective equipment to ensure that assigned personnel meet fire readiness standards on a daily basis. Fuels Management and Prevention Supervises and directs moderately complex fuels management projects or participates in more complex projects by conducting project assessments and gathering data (e.g., fuel quantity and conditions), planning (e.g., drafting or reviewing fuels management plans, assessing and recommending fuel treatment alternatives), preparing (e.g., ensuring proper training, placement, and instruction of crews), and implementing (e.g., ignition, holding, mop-up, and rehabilitation)treatments. IMPORTANT: Click the 'Apply for this job' button to view a complete job description.