Forestry Strike Team Crew Lead

Larimer County; Fort Collins (CO); Vor Ort; USD 52.000 - 68.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Sick leave

Employee Assistance Program

Zusammenfassung

Larimer County is seeking a Sawyer Crew Lead to supervise a small team performing wildfire mitigation, restoration, and landscape tasks. The role emphasizes safety, compliance, and representing the program in public outreach and education initiatives.

The position runs 8:00 AM–4:30 PM, Monday through Friday as a temporary assignment with an anticipated end date in early May 2027. Required certifications include S212 Level A and First Aid; driver license is also required.

Qualifikationen

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Possession of a valid Driver's License by date of hire.
• First Aid certification by date of hire; Wilderness First Aid preferred.
• S212 Wildland Chainsaw Certification Level A by date of hire; Level B preferred.

Aufgaben

• Direct supervision of temporary staff during daily work.
• Perform wildfire mitigation and environmental restoration tasks.
• Operate light equipment including chainsaws, wood chippers, and splitters.
• Engage in community events and programs to build relationships with residents and agencies.
• Complete logs, incident reports, and other required documentation.
• Monitor crew safety and provide lead accountability and support.

Kenntnisse

Wildland chainsaw operation

Team leadership

Safety compliance

Public outreach

Tools

Chainsaws

Brush chippers

Wood splitters

Jobbeschreibung

Overview

Crew lead responsible for overseeing a small team of experienced sawyers. Supervises a crew performing wildfire mitigation and education projects, environmental restoration, and landscape maintenance. Responsible for ensuring safety and compliance, and representing the program through community outreach and public education initiatives.

The typical schedule for this position is 8 am - 4:30 pm, Monday - Friday. Temporary Position, anticipated end date in early May 2027.

Responsibilities

• Exercising direct supervision over temporary staff during daily work.


• Performing wildfire mitigation and environmental restoration, including tree removal and biomass management.


• Operating a variety of light equipment, including chainsaws, brush chippers, wood splitters, etc.


• Participating in community events, meetings, and programs promoting services and building relationships with residents, businesses, and other agencies.


• Completing logs, incident reports, and other required documentation.


• Managing and monitoring crew safety and provides lead accountability and support for the crew.

To view the full job description, visit - https://www.larimer.gov/hr/careers/job-descriptions#/app/detail/Forestry~Sawyer_Crew_Lead_TEMP .

What We're Looking For

• Certification as a S212 (Wildland Chainsaw Certification) Feller A required by date of hire, Feller B preferred.


• Possession of First Aid certification required by date of hire, Wilderness First Aid preferred.


• Possession of a valid Driver's License by date of hire, required.


• Knowledge, skills, and experience implementing safe work practices, conservation techniques, and the principles of supervision and leadership.


• The ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other County employees, representatives of other agencies and organizations, and members of the community.


• Experience working in a team environment among a diverse group.

Qualifications

To move forward in the hiring process, candidates must meet the required minimum qualifications. That said, we encourage you to think about your unique background and skills before applying. People often underestimate how their experiences match up with a role’s needs. We encourage you to apply if you meet the minimum qualifications and believe your skills and perspective can add value to this position.

• Must be at least 18 years of age.


• Possession of a valid Driver's License by date of hire, required.


• Wilderness First Aid (WFA) Certification preferred.


• Certification as a S212 (Wildland Chainsaw Certification) Feller A required by date of hire; S212 Feller B preferred.

Benefits

For all temporary positions, sick leave and our Employee Assistance Program are available and other benefits may be available.

To view information on Larimer County's Benefits, visit https://www.larimer.gov/hr/benefits .

Supplemental Information

An offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of required pre-employment checks or testing.

All application components must be submitted by 11:59 PM MT on the closing date listed.

Larimer County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment in all employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity or expression, and sexual orientation), national origin, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, military status, or any other characteristic protected by law or regulation.