Lead Wildland Firefighter (Assistant Fire Engine Operator)

Forest Service

Juneau, AK On-site Full-time $52,957–$74,970/yr

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Workplace On-site

Employment Full-time

Location Juneau, AK

Salary $52,957–$74,970/yr

Career field Science

Matched occupation Forest and Conservation Technicians

Posted Aug 24, 2026

Source USAJobs (federal)

About this role

These positions will be located at a USDA Forest Service Unit. The primary purpose of this position is to perform wildland firefighting work and to lead crews performing such work. See ADDITIONAL INFORMATION section for the Regional contacts.

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Career context

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Matched career Forest and Conservation Technicians

Science

$54,560US median annual pay

-3.2%Projected growth

3,900Annual openings

30,410Currently employed

The employer range is about 17% above the $54,560/yr national median for the matched occupation.

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