Supervisory Wildland Firefighter (Handcrew)

Summary

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

Supervises crews that performs duties in suppression and/or Prescribed Fire.

Directs and performs prescribed fire operations including preparation, ignition, monitoring, holding, and mop up.

Performs administrative and human resources management functions for the unit; provides advice, counsel or instruction on both administrative and work matters; and assures full compliance with safety regulations.

Gathers and considers information on weather data, topography, fuel types, and fire behavior in responding to wildland fire incidents

During initial attack fire suppression activities, locates fireline, directs and participates in fireline construction, backfiring and burnout operations, engine and pump operations, tree falling and holding/patrol/mop up operations.

Responsible for operation and maintenance of specialized equipment used to respond to wildland and prescribed fire situations.

Job Description

Duties

Help

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

Supervises crews that performs duties in suppression and/or Prescribed Fire.

Directs and performs prescribed fire operations including preparation, ignition, monitoring, holding, and mop up.

Performs administrative and human resources management functions for the unit; provides advice, counsel or instruction on both administrative and work matters; and assures full compliance with safety regulations.

Gathers and considers information on weather data, topography, fuel types, and fire behavior in responding to wildland fire incidents

During initial attack fire suppression activities, locates fireline, directs and participates in fireline construction, backfiring and burnout operations, engine and pump operations, tree falling and holding/patrol/mop up operations.

Responsible for operation and maintenance of specialized equipment used to respond to wildland and prescribed fire situations.