Aviation Helitack Fire Ops Lead

State of Wyoming; Casper (WY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vacation & sick leave

Retirement plans

Job summary

Wyoming State Forestry Division seeks a Fire Operations Specialist – Aviation to manage an exclusive use helitack program. You will direct helicopter operations for fast initial attack and large fire support, supervise helibases, and oversee contracts on state trust land.

The role requires coordinating training, fitness programs, and project work, with duties including incident command roles during emergencies and serving as a helicopter operations instructor.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree (typically in Forestry)
• 0-2 years of progressive work experience (typically in Forestry)
• Possesses and maintains a valid driver's license
• Education & Experience Substitution: 3-5 years of progressive work experience (typically in Forestry)
• Possesses and maintains a valid driver's license

Responsibilities

• Plans, coordinates, and directs helicopter support to execute wildfire, emergency response, and resource management missions.
• Serves as a project inspector (PI) and is the field PI for the helicopter service contract.
• Performs as a helicopter specialist for the State, providing technical expertise for helicopter projects.
• During initial attack and wildfires, may serve as incident commander or helicopter manager as needed.
• Instructs Wyoming State Helitack and cooperating agency personnel in helicopter operations and wildland fire topics.
• Plans work for subordinates, sets priorities, prepares schedules, and approves leave.

Skills

Wildland firefighting

Incident command

Communication skills

Physical fitness

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Forestry

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Access

Job description

Wyoming State Forestry Division seeks a Fire Operations Specialist – Aviation to manage an exclusive use helitack program. You will direct helicopter operations for fast initial attack and large fire support, supervise helibases, and oversee contracts on state trust land.

The role requires coordinating training, fitness programs, and project work, with duties including incident command roles during emergencies and serving as a helicopter operations instructor.