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Supervisory Wildland Firefighter (Engine Captain) - Direct Hire Authority

Office of the Secretary of the Interior

Marblemount, WA · full time · Lead / Staff / Principal

$75,999 – $98,795

Via USAJOBS, the federal government’s official jobs site, retrieved October 28, 2026. You apply through the official announcement on USAJOBS.

What this role is

A supervisory wildland firefighter role managing engine crews and directing fire suppression and fuel management operations across federal lands in Washington state. This position suits experienced firefighters ready to lead teams and make tactical decisions in complex fire environments.

Our summary, not Office of the Secretary of the Interior’s wording. The full posting is on their site.

What they ask for

Required

  • Engine Boss Single Resource (ENGB) certification
  • Incident Commander Type 4 (ICT4) certification
  • At least one year of specialized wildland fire experience at GW-07 level or higher
  • Age under 37 at time of appointment (unless veteran or prior federal primary firefighter service)
  • Lead wildland fire activities including prescribed fire planning and implementation
  • Develop and implement initial attack incident management strategies
  • Implement mitigation measures to protect sensitive habitats and cultural values
  • Pass arduous physical demands assessment

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