Department of the Interior is looking for Wildland Firefighter (Fuels Management) - Direct Hiring Authority in Needles, CA. This local job opportunity with ID 3911678919 is live since 2026-10-23 02:56:20. Wildland Firefighter (Fuels Management)
As a Wildland Firefighter (Fuels Management) - Direct Hiring Authority your duties will include but are not limited to the following:
Operations & Preparedness: Supports prescribed fire and fuels treatment operations, including planning, ignition, holding, mop-up, rehabilitation, monitoring, and documentation while following safety standards and regulations.
Fuels Management & Monitoring: Conducts field surveys, reconnaissance, and pre/post treatment monitoring to assess fuel conditions, fire behavior, treatment effectiveness, and progress toward management objectives.
Planning & Analysis: Develops routine project plans and schedules, evaluates fuels and fire effects data, assists with treatment prescriptions and monitoring plans, and uses modeling tools to support project prioritization.
Fire Management & Training: Participates in fire prevention, suppression, prescribed fire, post fire activities, equipment operations, and structured classroom/field training.
Program Coordination: Assists with fuels program planning, budgeting, contract administration, smoke management, interagency coordination, and evaluation of treatment strategies and Fire Management Plan components.