Wildland Firefighter (Assistant Engine Captain) | Bureau of Land Management

Serves as a lead wildland firefighter and member of an engine crew.

Directs the work of a small crew of firefighters in building firelines, burnout, mopping up, and patrolling firelines.

Performs administrative lead duties such as: timekeeping, travel, government credit card managements, maintaining records, etc.

Applies an understanding of firefighter safety, fire behavior, topography of the area, weather, fuels, and training in fire management.

Plans action and directs utilization of fire line resources.

Directs assigned suppression operations and recommends and implements tactical strategies on fires.

Directs the operation and use of special tools and equipment.

Directs and ensures proper equipment and supplies needed for fire assignments.

Manages fuels projects such as: prescribed fire, mechanical and biological treatments, inventorying fuel beds, and piling vegetation debris

Duties listed are at the GW-07 full performance level.