Wildland Fire Crew Leader

Job Listing ID:

4460118

Job Title:

Wildland Fire Crew Leader Application Deadline:

Open Until Filled

Job Location:

Chiloquin

Date Posted:

03/24/2026

Hours Worked Per Week:

40

Shift:

Day Shift, Swing Shift, Night 

Shift Duration of Job:

Full Time, more than 6 months You may contact this employer directly. (Obtain the contact information to print or add to your jobs.)

Job Summary:

Required:

• Minimum of High School Diploma or Equivalent (Must submit copy of diploma or transcripts with application; HSD/GED only required when applicant doesn't have a college degree)
• Computer experience; emphasis will be in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel and work in a networked environment
• Prior firefighting experience on fireline, as gained by substantial service in a primary firefighter position or equivalent experience
• Meet or exceed qualification requirements specified in the Standards for Wildland Fire Module Operations must be met prior to entrance into this position
• Supervisory experience including administrative supervisory procedures and methods in order to manage a staff that generally consists of ten or more crewmembers
• Possess and maintain a valid Driver's License, have good driving record and be insurable by employer's vehicle insurance policy (Must submit copy of driver license with application)
• At least 18 years of age before date of hire
• Submit to pre-employment and random alcohol/drug test (including marijuana) and adhere to employer's Alcohol and Drug Free Workplace policy
• Meet physical fitness requirements annually as measured by the Work Capacity test (aka 'pack test') at the arduous level
• Accept responsibility of a mandatory reporter
• Indian and Tribal Preference will apply, as per policy (Must submit tribal documentation with application to qualify for Indian Preference)

Preferred:

• DIVS
• ICT3
• RXB2

Summary:

Wildland Fire Management (WFM) is composed of a minimum of 10 personnel with a mission of prescribed fire, cultural burning and wildland fire suppression. The primary responsibility of the incumbent is the leadership of an effective fire management and all-risk resource. The WFMs are a highly skilled component of the Klamath Tribes wildland fire management program. This resource is available for local, regional, national and international wildland fire suppression, prescribed fire, and other emergency all-risk assignments with cooperating agencies. The primary responsibility of the employee on incidents and prescribed fire projects is to be aware of environmental influences and fire behavior and make judgements and adjust tactics as conditions change. Complex variables such as weather, fuels (type and condition), topography, fire behavior, management objectives and resource protection concerns, strategies and tactics, resource availability and capability, employee and public safety, etc., must be considered in making critical decisions under pressure during emergency situations.

Job Classification:

First-Line Supervisors of Fire Fighting and Prevention Workers Access our statewide or regional occupation report for more information about wages, employment outlooks, skills, training programs, related occupations, and more. Driver License Information

Required:

Non-Commercial Drivers License Compensation

Salary:

$41.94 to $56.37 per Hour

Additional Benefit Information:

Salary Range:

$87,240 - $117,244;

Full Benefits Hazard Pay:

additional 25% of base pay when applicable Job Requirements

Experience Required:

 At least 1 year

Education Required:

High School Diploma/GED

Minimum Age:

18

Gender:

N/A

Employer Will Perform:

Drug Test , Physical Exam After Job Offer