Lead Wildland Firefighter (Smokejumper)
Forest Service · Department of Agriculture
Summary
This position is located at a USDA Forest Service Unit. Serves as Forestry Technician (Smokejumpers). Responsibilities include parachuting into rugged terrain to suppress wildfires; and serve as a team leader over smokejumper operations as well as perform other fire support functions. See ADDITIONAL INFORMATION for Regional contacts.
Pay$62,570 – $81,343 per year
GradeGW 7
ScheduleFull-time
AppointmentPermanent
Posted24 Aug 2026
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