Helitack Operations Leader — Fire & Helicopter Missions

State of Wyoming; Glenrock (WY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Retirement options

Paid leave

Training & development

Wellness program

Job summary

Wyoming State Forestry Division seeks a Fire Operations Specialist – Aviation to manage an exclusive use helitack program and personnel for fast initial attack and large fire support. Based at the Duncan Ranch helibase near Glenrock, you will oversee helicopter operations, contracts, and coordination of training and safety.

Requirements include a Forestry degree, 0-2 years forestry experience, a valid driver's license, and firefighter fitness at the Arduous level. NWCG HMGB/ICT4 preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Forestry required.
• 0-2 years progressive forestry experience.
• Valid driver's license.
• Firefighter fitness level III (Arduous) required.
• Prefer NWCG HMGB or ICT4 qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and direct helicopter support for wildfire and emergency missions.
• Serve as field Project Inspector for helicopter service contracts.
• Act as helicopter specialist providing technical helicopter project expertise.
• During incidents, may function as incident commander or helicopter manager as needed.
• Instruct and coordinate helitack personnel in helicopter operations and related topics.
• Plan work, set priorities, and schedule tasks for subordinates.

Skills

Incident Command System

Helicopter operations

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Forestry

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Wyoming State Forestry Division seeks a Fire Operations Specialist – Aviation to manage an exclusive use helitack program and personnel for fast initial attack and large fire support. Based at the Duncan Ranch helibase near Glenrock, you will oversee helicopter operations, contracts, and coordination of training and safety.

Requirements include a Forestry degree, 0-2 years forestry experience, a valid driver's license, and firefighter fitness at the Arduous level. NWCG HMGB/ICT4 preferred.