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Seasonal Wildland Fire Suppression Crewmember 2026-01104-Lander

State of Wyoming • United States, United States • 3h ago

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Seasonal Wildland Fire Suppression Crewmember 2026-01104-Lander

Salary

$18.00 - $22.00 Hourly

Location

Lander, WY

Job Type

Temporary Full-time

Job Number

2026-01104

Department

Office of State Lands & Investments

Division

Office of State Lands & Investments

Opening Date

04/16/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Job Classification

ATTP99

Description

Benefits

Questions

Description and Functions

Open Until Filled

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The Office of State Lands and Investments, Wyoming State Forestry Division (WSFD) seeks a Seasonal Wildland Fire Suppression Crewmember to serve as a member of a wildland fire fighting crew that provides wildland fire suppression, management, and control. Work may involve all manners of fire suppression, fire management, and fuels management duties to include fire preparedness, suppression, and/or fuels.

Human Resource Contact: Ryan Scheer / 307-777-8570 / ryan.scheer2@wyo.gov

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function which may be performed at the job level.

Serve as a skilled and fully trained member of a wildland fire suppression crew with responsibility for utilizing a variety of different @types of specialized tools, equipment, and techniques in suppressing fires.

Scout fires and develop data on hazardous areas, camp locations, water supply, cargo drop spots, fuel concentrations, helicopter landing spots, fire direction, and the intensity of fire spread.

Maintain firefighting tools and equipment assigned to their station or district which includes: placing caches at strategic points; servicing and maintaining tools and equipment; oiling, greasing, and servicing automotive equipment, portable pumps, and power equipment; conducting periodic inventories; keeping records of firefighting equipment and supplies; checking equipment at the end of the fire season; making reports of lost or damaged articles; and arranging for the replacement, reconditioning, and storage of firefighting supplies, tools, and equipment at the close of the fire season.

Receive and record reports of isolated small fires received from dispatchers and develop plans for suppressing fires, including methods of attack on fire, @types of equipment required, and travel route to use (trail, road, or cross-country).

Locate, suppress, and control/manage isolated small fires usually in timbered and mountainous terrain by applying an understanding of fire behavior, topography of the area, and extensive training in fire management work, involving the use of a variety of hand and power tools in felling trees or snags, operating pumpers, building fire lines, burning out, backfiring, mopping up, and patrolling lines.

Participating in the fire prevention program by working with supervisors in recruiting and organizing volunteer emergency firefighting crews of local residents, issuing equipment, and instructing and training cooperators in basic firefighting techniques and the use of equipment.

Qualifications

PREFERENCES/**AGENCY REQUIREMENTS:

Preference may be given to candidates with at least one season of experience on a wildland firefighting crew.

KNOWLEDGE:

Knowledge of complex wildland firefighting techniques, fire equipment, fire behavior, fuel models, and the Incident Command System.

Skills in written and oral communications and interpersonal relationships.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

None - See "Preferences"

Necessary Special Requirements

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

Many of the duties performed require considerable physical exertion, working outdoors in all terrain and weather conditions, working long hours, and extended periods of time away from home.

A work capacity test or "pack" test that measures the physical fitness of candidates is administered as part of the selection process. Candidates are required to pass at the "Arduous" level for a firefighter crewmember or natural resource worker position.

Duties include, but may not be limited to: the ability to carry up to 45 pounds, run, bend, twist, walk, and/or climb.

NOTES:

FLSA: Non-Exempt

This is a seasonal, hourly position.

Additional benefits may be available depending on the length of the season.

Supplemental Information

Wyoming State Forestry Division website: wsfd.wyo.gov/

Click here (https://ai.wyo.gov/divisions/human-resources/consultative-services/compensation/pay-tables-salary-averages) to view the State of Wyoming Classification and Pay Structure.

URL: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/wyoming/default.cfm

The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.

Class Specifications are subject to change, please refer to the A & I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version.

Non Benefit Position

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