Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) Specialist

Town of Vail•Vail, CO

4d•$35 - $39

About The Position

Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) Specialist The Town of Vail is seeking a motivated and community-focused Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) Specialist to help reduce wildfire risk and strengthen community resilience. This position plays a critical role in wildfire prevention, community outreach, and risk reduction efforts while supporting wildland fire suppression and all-hazard emergency response operations. If you are passionate about wildfire mitigation, community education, and field operations in a mountain environment, we encourage you to apply.

Requirements

Proficiency in engaging diverse groups with varying viewpoints.
Strong oral and written communication skills for reporting, public education, and coordinating work.
Knowledge of natural resource management, fire ecology, fire behavior, fire management theories, WUI firefighting, building construction, and landscaping.
Knowledge of strategies, tactics, and suppression methods used in the containment and control of wildfires and WUI fires
Knowledge of instructional techniques
Knowledge of accepted fire safety practices and procedures to prevent injury and loss of life.
Specialized knowledge and necessary certifications, such as chainsaw operation and repair and the use of specialized equipment used in response to wildland urban interface situations.
Ability to operate four-wheel drive pickup trucks and may require the ability to operate a fire engine.
Skill in the use of hand tools and power tools, including chainsaws and portable pumps, to build fire line, control wildland fire, and to perform other non-fire-related duties.
Knowledge and skill of standard first aid procedures sufficient to perform preliminary first aid and triage as necessary.
High school or GED required. Some college education preferred
Experience with public education, community engagement, and/or customer service
NWCG S130, S190
Qualification to NWCG standards as a Firefighter Type 2 (FFT2)
Minimum 1 season (6 months) wildland firefighting experience
Class R Colorado Driver’s License within 30 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

Previous professional experience leading and developing wildfire community risk reduction programs
Experience with grant management
Experience implementing technical solution to optimize accuracy and ease of data collection and management.
Faller Type 3 trainee (FALA(t)) (S-212) - Highly preferred. Candidates not possessing this qualification will be required to complete this department provided training as a condition of hire.

Responsibilities

Collaborates with homeowners, community stakeholders, and federal agencies to educate and mitigate potential wildfire threats.
Develops and implements wildfire community risk reduction programs and community outreach relating to wildfire prevention and mitigation.
Provides oversight for community wildfire cost-share assistance programs.
Collects and analyzes community wildfire risk data to identify trends and implement solutions.
Provides technical and administrative assistance to wildland fire crews.
Operate and maintain specialized equipment, including 4x4 pickup trucks, fire engines, pumps, and other firefighting tools.
Implements formal and informal training programs.
Promote crew safety, welfare, and development through training initiatives
Ensures work conditions conform to agency safety programs.
Identifies and corrects job safety and health hazards.
Serves the citizens and guests of the Town of Vail by abiding by all Town of Vail core values.
Performs job in accordance with all Town of Vail safety practices.
Routinely performs the duties of subordinate positions.
Other duties as assigned.