Forestry Strike Team Crew Lead

Larimer County; United States; On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick leave

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Larimer County seeks a Crew Lead to supervise a small team of experienced sawyers on wildfire mitigation and restoration projects. You will ensure safety, quality, and program compliance while engaging with the community through outreach activities. This temporary role runs 8:00 a.m.

to 4:30 p.m., Monday–Friday, with an anticipated end date in early May 2026. Certification requirements include S212 Feller A by hire date, First Aid, and a valid driver’s license, with Wilderness First Aid

Qualifications

• S212 Feller A certification required by hire date; B preferred.
• First Aid certification required by hire date; Wilderness First Aid preferred.
• Valid driver's license by hire date.
• Experience in supervising and safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Direct supervision of temporary staff during daily work.
• Oversee wildfire mitigation, environmental restoration, and biomass management.
• Operate light equipment such as chainsaws, brush chippers, and wood splitters.
• Represent the program at community events and meetings with residents and partners.
• Complete logs, incident reports, and required documentation.
• Maintain crew safety and lead accountability.

Skills

Supervision

Safety practices

Leadership

Team collaboration

Community engagement

Education

S212 Wildland Chainsaw Certification (Feller A)

First Aid Certification

Wilderness First Aid (WFA) Certification

Valid Driver's License

Job description

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 2026.

What you’ll be doing:

• 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.

Additional Qualifications:

• 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

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

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.