Supervisory Wildland Firefighter (Helitack)

Job Title

Job duties include:

- Duties listed are at full performance grade GW-09.

- Serve as a supervisor for a crew assigned to a helitack program. Coordinate and direct a helitack crew in support of fire suppression including initial attack and ongoing fires.

- Prioritizes attack sequence in multiple fire situations based on fire needs and efficient aircraft use. Promote and support a positive work environment to create a climate of mutual respect and integrity.

- Determine appropriate suppression strategies such as fire line construction, hot spotting, backfiring, burnout, aerial ignition, water delivery systems, tree felling, brush removal, and/or mop-up operations.

- Serve as a helicopter rappel spotter ensuring safe and efficient deployment of rappel crew on incident and training missions. Maintain helicopter safety and continued compliance with applicable policies and procedures.

- Evaluate new aviation accessories and equipment to make recommendations regarding future use and modifications for improvement.

- Provide direction and oversight on the helitack program to pilots, firefighters, and aviation personnel. Assist with developing helicopter safety and firefighting training modules for the regional fire management program.