Wildland Fire Supervisor

El Paso County, Colorado, USA; Colorado Springs (CO); Sur place; USD 58 000 - 82 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

El Paso County Sheriff's Office seeks a capable supervisor to oversee wildland fire engines and crews, ensuring readiness and safe operations during firefighting and mitigation tasks. Duties include managing crews, equipment and fire organizational planning, and coordinating with partners.

The position requires on‑site work, a Monday–Friday schedule with possible on‑call rotations, adherence to safety standards, and NWCG qualifications.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent education.
• Minimum one year wildland fire supervision experience.
• Any equivalent combination of related education and work experience that satisfy the requirements of the job will be considered.

Responsabilités

• Maintain readiness of crews and equipment for wildland fire events.
• Directly supervise fuels mitigation and fire suppression engines and crews.
• Perform wildfire mitigation tasks such as thinning, pruning, bucking, and removal of dead wood.
• Operate and maintain fire equipment including chainsaws, pruning saws, pumps and hand tools.
• Provide guidance and career development to employees and assist in training programs.
• Engage in public outreach and safety promotion as directed.

Connaissances

Wildland fire supervision

Fire equipment operation

Team leadership

MS Office

Reliability

Communication

Formation

High school diploma

1 year wildland fire supervision experience

Equivalent education/experience

Outils

Pumps

Power saws

Fire radios

Hand tools

Description du poste

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VISION

El Paso County will be a trusted regional leader known for excellence in county service delivery.

PURPOSE

We provide essential public services to the Pikes Peak Region in support of our residents, businesses, and communities, enhancing the freedom for all to thrive.

VALUES

Service Focused

• Collaborative
• Accountable
• Trustworthy
• Transparent

Job Summary

Salary to commensurate with qualifications

The Sheriff's Office provides public safety at all times and therefore every position is deemed essential. All positions are in-person and not eligible for remote work. Every position is also subject to recall based on the needs of the Office to keep the community safe.

This position has an anticipated work schedule of Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 4:00pm or 9:00am - 5:00pm, subject to change. Under FLSA guidelines, this position is non-exempt.

Please be advised this position may close on or after (10/19/2026), without advance notice, should we receive a sufficient number of applicants.

Supervises wildland fire suppression engines and crews; performs fire mitigation. Assists with wildfire mitigation and wildfire response planning of EPSO. Provides direct supervision of engine crews and/or hand crews.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

• Under the direction of the Fire Warden/Deputy Fire Warden:
• Responsible for maintaining a high level of readiness of crews, equipment and fire organizational planning in the event of wildland fire.
• Provides direct supervision of fuels mitigation and fire suppression engines and crews.
• Performs duties related to wildfire mitigation of trees, brush or dead and downed woody material that includes, but not limited to, thinning, removing, chipping, pruning, limbing, felling, and bucking.
• Performs duties related to wildfire suppression including but not limited to cutting fire lines, using engines and hand tools to suppress fires, and directing firefighters in the safe effective performance of wildland fire suppression.
• Operates and maintains high-powered equipment including chainsaws, pruning saws, blowers, brush cutters, chippers, mowers and pumps. Operates and maintains fire fighting and fire mitigation hand tools.
• May deploy on fire assignments.
• May act as Acting Deputy Fire Warden.
• Implements and administers fire preparedness and prevention programs as directed.
• Supervises assigned resources to meet intent and purpose of the Wildland Fire Program.
• Delegates assigned responsibilities as appropriate and provides guidance to employees regarding assignments and assists them in career development.
• Oversees and participates in wildland fire courses, community outreach, and public engagement to promote fire safety, prevention and awareness as directed.
• Oversees and participates in training programs for wildland firefighters and volunteer wildland firefighters.
• Oversees and participates in the maintenance and inventory of vehicles and equipment.
• Provides input into budget on personnel and resource needs.
• Assists with unit fire billing, qualification records, and deployment statuses. Prepares, reviews, processes forms, records, and reports as appropriate.
• Assists in the development and implementation of agencies, cooperators, supplemental fire agreements, and mutual agreements.
• Assists in development and updating of wildfire plans and supports the planning process for the Emergency Services Section.
• Performs the function of the on-call fire duty officer (FDO) on a rotating basis. Provides or coordinates coverage should assigned FDO become unavailable.
• Facilitates, schedules, and attends all meetings necessary for completion of project.
• Performs other duties as required.

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of and experience with mitigation tools and equipment.
• Knowledge of and experience working with wildland fire equipment and tools including pumps, power saws, aircraft, radios, and hand tools.
• Experience working with and supervising Type 3-6 wildland engines and crews.
• Experience working with and supervising wildland firefighters.
• Excellent team-building skills and ability to establish effective working relationships with government employees, contractors, fire protection districts and the public.
• Experience with Microsoft Office and components.
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance.

Required Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent education.
• Minimum one year wildland fire supervision experience.
• Any equivalent combination of related education and work experience that satisfy the requirements of the job will be considered.

Licenses/Certificates

• Meet minimum qualifications for PMS-310-1 NWCG Single Resource Boss Engine (including Trainee)
• Meet minimum qualifications for PMS-310-1 NWCG Incident Commander Type 5 (including Trainee)
• Preferred: Advanced First Aid and CPR certifications (EMT license preferred)
• Must possess and maintain a valid Colorado Driver's License.
• Colorado Class B Commercial Driver’s License or Colorado State IFSAC Driver Operator Pumper preferred.
• Maintains Incident Qualification Card (Red Card) at "Arduous" Work Capacity Test level (pack test, 3 miles 45lb pack in 45 minutes)
• Must obtain and maintain Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS) Compliance within six months of employment.

Pre-Employment Requirements

• Must pass conditional post offer background investigation, truth verification examination, motor vehicle record check, drug screen, and physical examination.

Work Conditions

Duties are performed in a field and office environment. Potential for working in stressful and dangerous situations including but not limited to steep terrain, inclement weather, hazardous traffic, tree felling operations, wildland fire responses, fire suppression and prescribed burn events. Exposure to smoke, dust, dangerous machinery, loud noises, hot and cold temperatures, and outdoor working conditions. Must be able to lift and transport 45 lbs over flat terrain for 3 miles in less than 45 minutes. Subject to call out during emergencies. Subject to shift schedules changes based on operation/business needs.

El Paso County is an E-Verify and Equal Opportunity Employer

El Paso County is an E-Verify and Equal Opportunity Employer.

El Paso County adheres to Federal drug screening guidelines and requires a pre-employment drug screen

El Paso County adheres to Federal drug screening guidelines and requires a pre-employment drug screen.