National Firefighter Health Branch Chief

Forest Service Redding, California $ 112,824 – $ 168,420

Full-time Closes 19 Nov 2026 · 14 days left

Redding, California $ 112,824 – $ 168,420 Full-time Closes 19 Nov 2026

What the job is
This job is for a National Firefighter Health Branch Chief at the Forest Service. It is in Redding, California and other sites. You will lead health and safety programs for wildland firefighters.

What you will do
Plan and run studies about firefighter health.
Create ways to measure program success.
Design and run the medical screening program for firefighters.
Work with other agencies and partners to improve health programs.
Lead training and support for firefighter health.
Help set national policies for firefighter mental health and safety.
Give advice on safety rules and laws.
Attend conferences about health programs.

What you need
You must be a U.S. citizen.
You need experience in wildland firefighting.
You must be 18 or older.
You need to pass a background check and drug test.

What you will get
You will work full time with a salary between $112,824 and $168,420.
You will get benefits and a 1‑year probation period.
You will work on a national level to help firefighters stay healthy.