Forestry Strike Team Crew Lead

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

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.