Lead Wildland Firefighter; Engine Captain - Authority

This Lead Wildland Firefighter, GW-0456-8 position serves as Engine Captain with the U.S. Wildland Fire Service. The role is located in Fort Duchesne, Utah and is filled under Direct‑Hire Authority. Veterans preference is not applicable.

• Serves as an Engine Captain and oversees operation of a fire engine module.
• Leads three or more regularly assigned firefighters, applying an understanding of firefighter safety, fire behavior, weather, fuels, and training in fire management.
• Drives and operates a wildland fire engine, positioning it for proper use, coordinating module or crew logistics, and placing caches of equipment and supplies at strategic points.
• Operates, moves, inspects, and performs preventative maintenance on vehicles and equipment including crew carriers, fire engines, command vehicles, pickups, and other specialized equipment.
• Ensures adequate supply of water and chemical agents are maintained at the fire, especially on critical areas of the fireline; locates water sources and checks for volume and cleanliness for engine resupply.
• Performs engine operations techniques, including tandem operations, mobile attack, pump and roll, firing and holding operations, stationary attack, engine protection, simple, and progressive hose lays.
• Ensures pump tests and daily engine preventative maintenance equipment checks are completed; keeps the engine in a full state of readiness for emergency fire dispatch.
• Ensures assigned crew members or daily work assignments are in a state of readiness for the assignment or initial attack.

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• Suitability for Federal employment, as determined by background investigation.
• Direct deposit required.
• Must submit to a drug test and receive a negative result prior to appointment; position is subject to random drug testing.
• Must pass a pre‑employment medical examination and may be subject to post‑employment examinations to maintain fitness standards.
• Must pass the work capacity test for arduous positions.
• Must operate a government or private motor vehicle as part of official duties and hold and maintain a valid state driver’s license throughout employment.
• Official U.S. Wildland Fire Service uniform required.
• Will serve a 1‑year probationary period during which fitness and continued employment will be evaluated.
• Individuals assigned male at birth after 12‑31‑59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Must be 18 years of age or older for hazardous positions and meet the maximum age requirement.
• May be expected to travel in a small single‑engine aircraft (not pilot).
• May be required to complete training and obtain/maintain a government charge card with travel and/or purchase authority.
• Indian Preference Policy applies to qualified Indian candidates; verification form BIA‑4432 must be submitted if claiming Indian preference.