Between $68k and $95k Per Year Position range in Albuquerque MSA $35k - $48k Per Year Wildland Firefighter (Airtanker Base Manager) Forest Service

Occupation:

Firefighters

Location:

Albuquerque, NM - 87115

Job Type:

Regular, Full Time (30 Hours or More)

Posted:

08/24/2026 Positions available: 1

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09/22/2026 Job #: jo_2013741343 Job Requirements and Properties Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Opens a new window. Work Onsite Full Time Schedule Full Time Job Type Regular Job Description Help for Job Description. Opens a new window. Duties

• Duties listed are at full performance grade GW-09 level.
• Serve as an expert in aviation safety and retardant aircraft limitations.
• Direct the activities at an airtanker base in support of wildland fire suppression.
• Apply multi-agency policy, agreements, and protocols to ensure effective interagency aviation operations.
• Oversee the planning, scheduling, and monitoring of all flights and resources assigned to the airtanker base.
• Serve as an expert in the administration of aviation and retardant contracts to ensure conformance to contract specifications. Additional Information Help for Additional Information. Opens a new window. Requirements Conditions of employment
• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service or exempt.
• Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check.
• Per Public Law 104-134 all Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to their financial institution.
• Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit E-Verify.
• Must be 18 years of age.
• This is a drug testing designated position. You will be subject to pre-employment and random drug testing. Appointment is based on a negative result. This announcement constitutes 30 days advance notice.

Secondary Coverage:

Prior wildland firefighting experience is required.

• Willing to live/work in remote locations (volatile/unpredictable).
• Some Fire positions may have Conditions of Employment such as: a valid state driver's license; a commercial driver's license (CDL); pre-appointment and random drug testing; or a physical or medical examination.
• As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.

In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. Qualifications In order to qualify, you must meet the eligibility and qualifications requirements as defined below by the closing date of the announcement. For more information on the qualifications for this position, visit the Office of Personnel Management's General Schedule Qualification Standards. Your application and resume must clearly show that you possess the experience requirements.

Specialized Experience Requirement:

For the GW-08: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least GW-07 grade level in the Federal Service. Examples of specialized experience may include: Inspected, mixed and loaded retardant chemicals to assure quality control and not to exceed aircraft limitations; Dispatched fixed and rotor wing aircraft after determining flight information; Kept records of incident and accident reporting, retardant deliveries, consumption levels, and/or retardant costs per operation; Completed daily flight invoices and contract daily diaries. For the GW-09: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least GW-08 grade level in the Federal Service. Examples of specialized experience may include: Assisted in planning, scheduling, and monitoring all flights out of a base for resource and fire related projects; Assisted in providing facility maintenance oversight and procurement for repairs and improvements; Assisted in managing the safe and efficient loading of properly mixed retardants into airtankers; Assisted in preparing and directing the implementation of airtanker base operational plans; Assisted in administering aircraft and retardant contracts.

Selective Placement Factors:

Incumbent is required to have and maintain Incident Qualification and Certification System (IQCS) qualifications as an Airtanker Base Manager (ATBM). Interagency Fire Program Management (IFPM) and Forest Service - Fire Program Management (FS-FPM) qualifications must be met by the time of selection. Most recent IQCS master record and/or signed Agency Certified task book must be attached to your application. If you are selected, you may... Visit the Employer site for more details