Associate Fire Chief (Tribal Operations)

Office of the Secretary of the Interior

USD 112,824 - 146,671 / yearBoise, Idaho

Office of the Secretary of the Interior

Boise, Idaho

Employment type not specified

Valid through 9/12/2026

Job description

This is a Direct-Hire advertisement. Veterans preference is not applicable to this advertisement. Learn more about this authority at: Direct Hire Authority This Wildland Firefighter (Associate Chief (Tribal Operations)), GW-0456-13 position is with the US Wildland Fire Service, working in the following location: Boise, Idaho

As a Associate Fire Chief (Tribal Operations) your duties will include but are not limited to the following: Provide guidance to Geographic Area leadership and support to Tribes regarding wildland fire policy, readiness, and operational integration, ensuring Tribal priorities are embedded within planning and execution. Review and interpret USWFS and Department of the Interior policies, Secretarial Orders, and program authorities, and create guidance that supports Tribal Program inclusion within the Geographic Area. Actively support Tribal-led fuels treatments and prescribed fire initiatives, including cultural burning, while also coordinating post-fire participation in activities such as BAER and long-term restoration efforts. Provides mitigation education, community assistance, and fire prevention across various lands, ensuring that all outreach employs culturally respectful messaging.