Assistant Fire Warden

State of Utah Office of the Governor

1d•$32 - $47•Onsite

About The Position

Millard County is seeking a highly motivated, skilled, and physically fit wildland fire professional to serve as a wildland fire official for non-federal lands within the county. This role works closely with municipal volunteer fire departments, fire districts, and HOA/communities throughout the county within the framework of Utah's Cooperative Wildfire System (CWS). The Assistant Fire Warden is responsible for managing delegated wildland fires, wildland fire prevention, and hazardous fuels mitigation within the framework of the Cooperative Wildfire System, while also coordinating fire suppression activities with federal agencies.

Requirements

NWCG ICT5 with 5 or more years’ experience as a wildland fire professional.
NWCG ENGB (t).
FAL3 qualification.
Valid Driver’s License.

Nice To Haves

NWCG ICT4, with five or more years’ experience as a wildland fire professional.
NWCG ENGB qualified.
FAL2 qualified.
Excellent communication skills orally and in writing, with team building skills.
Documented skills as a Fire Service instructor and/or public education experience.
Experience in hazardous fuels mitigation.

Responsibilities

Support initial attack and extended attack on wildland fires with partner agencies.
Communicate and coordinate at a high level with stakeholders and interagency fire cooperators from local, state, and federal agencies in support of CWS and interagency cooperative objectives.
Evaluate, coordinate and implement hazardous fuels treatments on non-federal lands within Juab County.
Coordinate and implement wildland fire prevention efforts with partner agencies.
Provide leadership and training to volunteer Fire Departments.