Wildland Fire Fighter

Utah County, UT • Provo, UT

63d • $19

About The Position

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. Important Information: This is a seasonal position without benefits, with the employment period from April 15th to October 15th. 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. 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.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Wildland fire suppression, management, and control activities as part of an engine, module, or hand crew.
• Fire prevention
• Patrol
• Detection
• Prescribed burning
• Emergency response to all-risk incidents.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees