Wildland Fire Fighter

Utah County Government; Utah; Presencial; USD 21 000 - 31 000; Tempo parcial

Resumo da oferta

Utah County Government is seeking a Wildland Fire Fighter for the Sheriff’s Department’s Wildland Fire Division. This part-time, seasonal position runs April 15 through October 15, with interviews beginning in early February 2027.

Starting pay is $18.87 per hour, with requirements including a high school diploma, wildland certifications, and fitness tests. Applicants must meet age, licensure, and background screening criteria; preference may be given to those with wildland fire experience and

Qualificações

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Preference may be given to applicants with wildland fire experience.
• Preference may be given to applicants who have successfully completed advanced training and requirements in wildland fire suppression tactics.

Responsabilidades

• Under the direction of a Lieutenant or Captain, perform wildland fire suppression, management, and control activities as part of an engine, module, or hand crew.
• Other duties include fire prevention, patrol, detection, prescribed burning, and emergency response to all-risk incidents.

Conhecimentos

Pack test

Driver's license

Formação académica

High school diploma or equivalent

Wildland certifications (S-130, S-190, L-180)

Descrição da oferta de emprego

UTAH COUNTY OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT 100 East Center, Suite 3800, Provo, UT 84606 Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone] Email: [e-mail] http://www.utahcounty.gov “The Value of Public Service Employment is vital to the success of our state, county, and local communities.” Utah County Government Employees start every day with the well-being of the entire community in mind: How can I make my community a better place? Who will need my help and protection? How will I make a difference for someone? We hire smart, compassionate, loyal, ethical, committed, innovative people.

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

The Utah County Sheriff’s Department is the law enforcement agency in the county and is responsible for the preservation of the peace. The Sheriff and deputies make arrests, oversee the courts and the County Correctional Facility, and prepare legal documents for the Sheriff’s sale.

Position: Wildland Fire Fighter

Important Information

This is a seasonal position without benefits, with the employment period from April 15th to October 15th. Interviews are scheduled to begin in early February 2027. The Position: This part-time, seasonal role is typically hired once a year in January. However, we keep the job open in case we need to backfill a position. Applicants who meet the specified qualifications and additional screening criteria will be referred for a hiring interview. The Human Resources Office will continue to consider qualified candidates as needed until all positions are filled.

The Opportunity

Under the direction of a Lieutenant or Captain, the Fire Fighter-Wildland performs wildland fire suppression, management, and control activities as part of an engine, module, or hand crew. Other duties include fire prevention, patrol, detection, prescribed burning, and emergency response to all-risk incidents. This position falls under the Wildland Fire Division in the Sheriff’s Office. Applicants must complete basic wildland courses to acquire the necessary skills.

Starting Pay: $18.87 per hour

Job Qualifications

Required Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Preference may be given to applicants with wildland fire experience.
• Preference may be given to applicants who have successfully completed advanced training and requirements in wildland fire suppression tactics.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• Applicants must be eighteen (18) years of age prior to the start date.
• Applicants must possess or be able to obtain certificates S-130, S-190, and L-180, or Wildland Fire Certification, before June 1 or prior to the start date if after June 1.
• Applicants must pass the work capacity test or “pack test” with an arduous rating, which requires completing a three (3) mile walk carrying a forty-five (45) pound pack in under forty-five (45) minutes.
• Applicants must possess a valid driver’s license and obtain a valid State of Utah driver’s license within sixty (60) days of employment.
• Selected applicants will be required to submit to a pre-employment drug screen and background check.
• Successful candidates will undergo a background check and drug screening prior to employment.

AAP/EEO Statement

It is the policy of Utah County Government to assure equal employment opportunity to its employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, disability, age, sex, sexual orientation, genetic status of gender identity. UTAH COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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