Forestry Crew Lead: Wildland Mitigation & Outreach

Larimer County Department of Health and Environment; Spangler (WV); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick leave

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Larimer County Department of Health and Environment seeks a Crew Lead for a small team focused on wildfire mitigation, environmental restoration, and landscape maintenance. The role emphasizes safety, compliance, and community outreach to inform residents and partners about programs.

The position is temporary, with a typical 8:00 AM–4:30 PM schedule, Monday through Friday, ending early May 2027. Qualifications include S212 chainsaw certification, First Aid, and a valid driver’s license, with

Qualifications

• Requires S212 Wildland Chainsaw Certification Feller A by hire date; Feller B preferred.
• First Aid certification required by hire date; Wilderness First Aid preferred.
• Valid Driver's License required by hire date.

Responsibilities

• Supervise temporary staff during daily work.
• Perform wildfire mitigation and environmental restoration tasks.
• Operate light equipment (chainsaws, brush chippers, wood splitters).
• Engage with community events and foster relationships with residents and agencies.
• Complete logs, incident reports, and documentation.

Skills

Supervision & leadership

Teamwork

Safety practices

Communication

Education

S212 Wildland Chainsaw Certification (Feller A)

First Aid Certification

Wilderness First Aid (WFA) Certification

Driver's License

Tools

Chainsaws

Brush chippers

Wood splitters

Job description

Larimer County Department of Health and Environment seeks a Crew Lead for a small team focused on wildfire mitigation, environmental restoration, and landscape maintenance. The role emphasizes safety, compliance, and community outreach to inform residents and partners about programs.

The position is temporary, with a typical 8:00 AM–4:30 PM schedule, Monday through Friday, ending early May 2027. Qualifications include S212 chainsaw certification, First Aid, and a valid driver’s license, with