Forestry Crew Lead — Wildfire Mitigation & Restoration

Larimer-County-1; Colorado; On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick leave

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Larimer County is seeking a crew lead to supervise a small team of experienced sawyers on wildfire mitigation, restoration, and landscape maintenance projects. The role emphasizes safety, compliance, and public outreach to build community relationships.

The position runs 8:00 am–4:30 pm, Monday–Friday, as a temporary assignment with an anticipated end date in early May 2027. Duties include logging, incident reporting, and ensuring crew accountability.

Qualifications

• Certification and ability to supervise temporary staff.
• First Aid certification required by date of hire.
• S212 Wildland Chainsaw certification (Feller A by date of hire; Feller B preferred).
• Valid Driver's License by date of hire.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a small team of sawyers during wildfire mitigation and restoration projects.
• Oversee safety, compliance, and lead accountability for the crew.
• Operate light equipment such as chainsaws, chippers, and wood splitters.
• Represent the program at community events and partner with residents and agencies.
• Complete logs, incident reports, and other required documentation.
• Maintain positive relations with county employees and external partners.

Skills

Direct supervision

Leadership

Safety practices

Community outreach

Tools

Chainsaws

Brush chippers

Wood splitters

Job description

Larimer County is seeking a crew lead to supervise a small team of experienced sawyers on wildfire mitigation, restoration, and landscape maintenance projects. The role emphasizes safety, compliance, and public outreach to build community relationships.

The position runs 8:00 am–4:30 pm, Monday–Friday, as a temporary assignment with an anticipated end date in early May 2027. Duties include logging, incident reporting, and ensuring crew accountability.