Supervisory Wildland Firefighter (Engine Captain)

Summary 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 position is with the US Wildland Fire Service, GW-0456-8 working in the following California location(s): Alturas, Apple Valley, Bakersfield, Banning, Cedarville, Doyle, Lee Vining, Onyx, Ridgecrest, Riverside, Susanville, Taft, Topaz, Yucca Valley. Responsibilities As a Supervisory Wildland Firefighter (Engine Captain) your duties will include but are not limited to the following: Mentors and instructs lower graded crewmembers. Applies an understanding of firefighter safety, fire behavior, topography, weather, fuels, and training in fire management. Directs assigned suppression operations and recommend and implement tactical strategies. Adjusts actions based on changing information and evolving situational awareness. Assists in the development and implementation of training programs (ma...