Aviation Fire Operations Lead (Helitack)

State of Wyoming; Casper (WY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid vacation and holidays

Retirement plans (Pension, 457B)

Job summary

The Office of State Lands and Investments, Wyoming State Forestry Division, seeks a Fire Operations Specialist – Aviation to manage an exclusive-use helitack program and personnel for fast initial attack on wildland fires. You will direct helicopter operations, oversee helibases, and administer contracts, supporting fire suppression, emergencies, and resource management.

Requires a Bachelor's degree in Forestry and 0–2 years (or 3–5 years substitution) in forestry, plus a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Forestry
• 0-2 years progressive work experience (typically in Forestry)
• Possesses and maintains a valid driver's license
• 3-5 years progressive forestry experience (substitution)
• Ability to meet firefighter physical fitness at Arduous level (level III)

Responsibilities

• Plans, coordinates, and directs helicopter support for wildfire, emergency response, and resource management missions.
• Acts as field Project Inspector for helicopter service contracts.
• Serves as helicopter specialist providing technical expertise for helicopter projects.
• During initial attack and emergencies, may assume roles such as incident commander or helicopter manager.
• Coordinates and teaches helicopter operations to Wyoming State Helitack and cooperating agencies.

Skills

Aviation operations

Crew leadership

Microsoft Office

Communication

Physical fitness

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Forestry

3-5 years forestry experience

Tools

Word

Excel

Access

PowerPoint

Job description

The Office of State Lands and Investments, Wyoming State Forestry Division, seeks a Fire Operations Specialist – Aviation to manage an exclusive-use helitack program and personnel for fast initial attack on wildland fires. You will direct helicopter operations, oversee helibases, and administer contracts, supporting fire suppression, emergencies, and resource management.

Requires a Bachelor's degree in Forestry and 0–2 years (or 3–5 years substitution) in forestry, plus a valid driver's license.