Seasonal-Wildland Fire Suppression Squad Boss 2026-02673 - Lander

State of Wyoming; Lander (WY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing will be available

Seasonal hourly position

Job summary

Wyoming State Forestry Division seeks a Seasonal Wildland Fire Suppression Squad Boss to lead a crewmembers of a wildland firefighting crew. The role involves suppression, management, and control duties across varied terrain and seasons.

The position requires experience in wildland fire techniques and the ability to recruit and train local volunteers, with housing available and seasonal hours. Apply through the Wyoming State Forestry Division.

Qualifications

• None - See "Preferences"

Responsibilities

• Lead the wildland fire suppression crew using a variety of tools and techniques to suppress fires.
• Scout fires and develop data on hazardous areas, water supply, fuel concentrations, helicopter landing spots, and fire direction.
• Maintain firefighting tools and equipment, service and inventory gear, and store supplies at end of season.
• Receive and record reports of isolated small fires and develop suppression plans and routes.
• Locate and control fires in timbered and mountainous terrain using fire behavior knowledge and equipment.
• Participate in the fire prevention program by training volunteers and cooperators in basic firefighting techniques.

Skills

Crew leadership

Firefighting

Safety awareness

Communication

Job description

Open Until Filled

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The Office of State Lands and Investments, Wyoming State Forestry Division (WSFD) seeks a Seasonal Wildland Fire Suppression Squad Boss to lead crewmembers of a wildland fire fighting crew that provides wildland fire suppression, management, and control. Work may involve all manners of fire suppression, fire management, and fuels management duties to include fire preparedness, suppression, and/or fuels.

Human Resource Contact: Ryan Scheer / 307-777-8570 / [e-mail]

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Serves as a lead of the wildland fire suppression crew with responsibility for utilizing a variety of different types of specialized tools, equipment, and techniques in suppressing fires.


• Scout fires and develop data on hazardous areas, camp locations, water supply, cargo drop spots, fuel concentrations, helicopter landing spots, fire direction, and the intensity of fire spread.


• Maintain firefighting tools and equipment assigned to their station or district which includes: placing caches at strategic points; servicing and maintaining tools and equipment; oiling, greasing, and servicing automotive equipment, portable pumps, and power equipment; conducting periodic inventories; keeping records of firefighting equipment and supplies; checking equipment at the end of the fire season; making reports of lost or damaged articles; and arranging for the replacement, reconditioning, and storage of firefighting supplies, tools, and equipment at the close of the fire season.


• Receive and record reports of isolated small fires received from dispatchers and develop plans for suppressing fires, including methods of attack on fire, types of equipment required, and travel route to use (trail, road, or cross-country).


• Locate, suppress, and control/manage isolated small fires usually in timbered and mountainous terrain by applying an understanding of fire behavior, topography of the area, and extensive training in fire management work, involving the use of a variety of hand and power tools in felling trees or snags, operating pumpers, building fire lines, burning out, backfiring, mopping up, and patrolling lines.


• Participating in the fire prevention program by working with supervisors in recruiting and organizing volunteer emergency firefighting crews of local residents, issuing equipment, and instructing and training cooperators in basic firefighting techniques and the use of equipment.

PREFERENCES/**AGENCY REQUIREMENTS

Preference may be given to candidates with at least one season of experience on a wildland firefighting crews a NWCG qualified Firefighter Type 1 and Incident Commander Type 5.

KNOWLEDGE

• Knowledge of complex wildland firefighting techniques, fire equipment, fire behavior, fuel models, and the Incident Command System.


• Skills in written and oral communications and interpersonal relationships.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

None - See \"Preferences\"

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS

• Many of the duties performed require considerable physical exertion, working outdoors in all terrain and weather conditions, working long hours, and extended periods of time away from home


• Duties include, but may not be limited to: the ability to carry up to 45 pounds, run, bend, twist, walk, and/or climb.


• A work capacity test or \"pack\" test that measures the physical fitness of candidates is administered as part of the selection process. Candidates are required to pass at the \"Arduous\" level for a firefighter crewmember or natural resource worker position.

NOTES

• FLSA: Non-Exempt


• This is a seasonal, hourly position.


• Additional benefits may be available depending on the length of the season.


• Housing will be available.

Wyoming State Forestry Division website: wsfd.wyo.gov/

URL: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/wyoming/default.cfm

The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.

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