Wildland Fire Supervisor

El Paso County•El Paso, CO

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Wildland Fire Supervisor supervises wildland fire suppression engines and crews, performs fire mitigation, and assists with wildfire mitigation and response planning for the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office. Under the direction of the Fire Warden or Deputy Fire Warden, the position maintains crew, equipment, and organizational readiness for wildland fires and may deploy on fire assignments or act as Acting Deputy Fire Warden. The position performs the rotating on-call fire duty officer function and may be subject to emergency callouts and schedule changes. The role includes direct supervision of fuels mitigation and suppression crews; wildfire mitigation work involving trees, brush, and woody material; fire suppression; operation and maintenance of firefighting and mitigation equipment; administration of preparedness and prevention programs; training and public outreach; resource, vehicle, and equipment oversight; records and reporting; and support for agreements and wildfire and emergency services planning. Duties take place in both field and office environments and involve potentially dangerous conditions, outdoor work, and physically demanding activity.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent education.
At least one year of wildland fire supervision experience.
Knowledge of and experience with mitigation tools and equipment.
Knowledge of and experience 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.
Strong 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 its components.
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.
Possess and maintain a valid Colorado Driver’s License.
Maintain an Incident Qualification Card (Red Card) at the Arduous Work Capacity Test level: carry a 45-pound pack for 3 miles in 45 minutes.
Obtain and maintain Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS) Compliance within six months of employment.
Pass a conditional post-offer background investigation, truth verification examination, motor vehicle record check, drug screen, and physical examination.
Be able to lift and transport 45 pounds over flat terrain for 3 miles in less than 45 minutes.
Be available for emergency callouts and schedule changes based on operational or business needs.

Nice To Haves

Advanced First Aid certification.
CPR certification.
EMT license.
Colorado Class B Commercial Driver’s License or Colorado State IFSAC Driver Operator Pumper qualification.

Responsibilities

Maintain readiness of crews, equipment, and fire organizational planning for wildland fires.
Directly supervise fuels mitigation and fire suppression engines and crews.
Perform wildfire mitigation work, including thinning, removing, chipping, pruning, limbing, felling, and bucking trees or other woody material.
Perform wildland fire suppression, including cutting fire lines, using engines and hand tools, and directing firefighters in safe and effective suppression work.
Operate and maintain high-powered equipment, including chainsaws, pruning saws, blowers, brush cutters, chippers, mowers, and pumps.
Operate and maintain firefighting and fire mitigation hand tools.
Deploy on fire assignments as needed and may act as Acting Deputy Fire Warden.
Implement and administer fire preparedness and prevention programs as directed.
Supervise assigned resources and delegate responsibilities, provide employee guidance, and support career development.
Oversee and participate in wildland fire courses, community outreach, public engagement, and training for wildland and volunteer firefighters.
Oversee and participate in vehicle and equipment maintenance and inventory.
Provide input on personnel and resource budget needs.
Assist with unit fire billing, qualification records, and deployment statuses.
Prepare, review, and process forms, records, and reports.
Assist in developing and implementing agency, cooperator, supplemental fire, and mutual agreements.
Assist with developing and updating wildfire plans and support Emergency Services Section planning.
Serve as on-call fire duty officer on a rotating basis and coordinate coverage when an assigned duty officer is unavailable.
Facilitate, schedule, and attend meetings required to complete projects.
Maintain regular and punctual attendance and perform other duties as required.