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Supervisory Wildland Firefighter (Engine Captain)

Office of the Secretary of the Interior · Posted 49 days ago

Hybrid Mescalero, NM $68K – $88K Apply by Aug 11, 2026 Wildland Fire Management ESTPISTP
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About the Role

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 Mescalero, New Mexico

What You'll Do

  • 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 direct utilization of fireline resources; directs assigned suppression operations and directs assigned suppression operations.
  • Oversees the development and implementation of training programs to comply with policy, regulations, and development.

Requirements

  • Must be a U.S.
  • Citizen or National.
  • Suitability for Federal employment, as determined by background investigation.
  • Direct Deposit Required.
  • Form BIA-4432, Verification of Indian Preference for employment (if claiming Indian Preference).
  • You will be required to submit to a drug test and receive a negative drug test result prior to appointment.
  • In addition, this position is subject to random testing for illegal drug use.
  • Selectees must pass a pre-employment medical examination and may be subject to post-employment medical examinations to determine if they are maintaining the fitness standards for this position.
  • You must also pass the work capacity test for arduous positions.
  • This position requires the incumbent to operate a government (or private) motor vehicle as part of their official duties.
  • Selectee must hold and maintain a valid state driver's license throughout their employment in this position.
  • Incumbent may be required to obtain and maintain a commercial driver's license (CDL).
  • A condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest will be evaluated.
  • Supervisory Probationary Period: Selectees who have not previously completed a supervisory probationary period, will be required to serve a one-year supervisory/managerial probationary period for this position.

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Job ID: 7c9334ab-be5f-4491-b64f-8281931db70e

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