Seasonal Firefighter/Fuels mitigation specialist

Join the Cache County Corp team as a Seasonal Wildland Fuels Mitigation Technician in Hyrum, UT! This role offers a unique opportunity for applicants who have completed basic wildland fire training to gain hands-on experience in wildfire mitigation efforts. The pay for this position ranges from $18.65 to $23.00 per hour, depending on experience. This position not only provides valuable experience but also allows you to contribute to impactful projects that make a difference.

As a Seasonal Wildland Fuels Mitigation Technician, you will engage in a variety of essential tasks aimed at reducing wildfire risk. Daily responsibilities will include performing fuel reduction activities, such as brush clearing, vegetation management, and maintaining firebreaks. You will work closely with experienced team members, learning best practices while contributing to critical projects that protect both our community and natural landscapes. Expect a structured work schedule from Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM, with potential additional hours required for fire suppression efforts as needed. 

To excel as a Seasonal Wildland Fuels Mitigation Technician, a combination of technical skills and personal attributes is essential. You should be proficient in performing hazardous fuels reduction tasks, including thinning, limbing, cutting, and brush removal. Experience with defensible space and Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) mitigation projects will be beneficial. Familiarity with County, State, and grant-funded fuels programs is an asset. Critical skills include the safe operation of wildland firefighting equipment, such as saws, pumps, hoses, and hand tools, as well as vehicle operations and maintenance.

The ability to function effectively within the incident command system (ICS) during wildland fire incidents is vital. You must be able to work independently while managing stress from firefighting operations and environmental factors such as heat and fatigue. Strong communication skills are essential for effectively engaging the public and representing the agency at educational forums. Physical demands include heavy lifting up to 100 lbs, along with walking, hiking, and manual dexterity.

Education: High School Diploma or GED AND Basic Wildland Fire Training

Licensing and Certifications: Utah Wildland Firefighter I, Current NWCG Red Card, ICS, 100,200, and 700 

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

The State of Utah is an equal-opportunity employer. Hiring is done without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, or disability.

Reasonable accommodations are provided to individuals with known disabilities in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. For accommodation information or if you need special accommodation to complete the application process, please contact our HR Team at hr@cachecounty.gov.

Veteran's Preference (Utah Code Ann. 71A-2-102): An applicant claiming veteran's preference must do by providing sufficient information to identify the type of veteran's preference requested. Additionally, a copy of the applicant's DD-214 must be attached to the resume. If a disabled preference is claimed, a copy of the applicant's letter from the VA stating the disability percentage granted must also be attached.