Wildland Firefighter (Fire Management Planning)

Forest Service
Posted Oct 26, 2026 Closes Nov 9, 2026 9 views

About the role

This position is located within the National Office Fire and Safety, Fire and Aviation Management (FAM) organization, responsible for developing fire planning policies and preparedness procedures consistent with national-level guidance.

What you will do

  • Provides program leadership and consultation for strategic fire management planning.
  • Develops, plans, and provides fire equipment management alternatives in coordination with National Fleet Management and Geographic Area fire staff.
  • Provide program management direction and expertise for national forest and grasslands fire planning, readiness, and fleet operations efforts.
  • Provides guidance to the field units to ensure fleet operations meet safety standards and Department of Transportation regulations.
  • Coordinates annual fire fleet management program budget and oversees cost recovery processes.

What you need

  • Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
  • Prior wildland firefighting experience is required.
  • Must pass the Work Capacity Test for Interagency Fire Program Management positions.
  • Subject to background investigation, fingerprint check, and drug testing.

About the role

Contract: full-time
Location: Boise, Idaho (US)
Salary: $97564–$146671 Per Year

Skills

fire managementprogram leadershipfleet managementbudget coordinationrisk managementstrategic planning

Source: USAJOBS.gov • Retrieved: 2026-11-01

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