Wildland Fire Supervisor

Supervises wildland fire suppression engines and crews; performs fire mitigation. Assists with wildfire mitigation and wildfire response planning of EPSO. Provides direct supervision of engine crews and/or hand crews.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities Under the direction of the Fire Warden/Deputy Fire Warden: Responsible for maintaining a high level of readiness of crews, equipment and fire organizational planning in the event of wildland fire. Provides direct supervision of fuels mitigation and fire suppression engines and crews. Performs duties related to wildfire mitigation of trees, brush or dead and downed woody material that includes, but not limited to, thinning, removing, chipping, pruning, limbing, felling, and bucking. Performs duties related to wildfire suppression including but not limited to cutting fire lines, using engines and hand tools to suppress fires, and directing firefighters in the safe effective performance of wildland fire suppression. Operates and maintains high-powered equipment including chainsaws, pruning saws, blowers, brush cutters, chippers, mowers and pumps. Operates and maintains fire fighting and fire mitigation hand tools. May deploy on fire assignments. May act as Acting Deputy Fire Warden. Implements and administers fire preparedness and prevention programs as directed. Supervises assigned resources to meet intent and purpose of the Wildland Fire Program. Delegates assigned responsibilities as appropriate and provides guidance to employees regarding assignments and assists them in career development. Oversees and participates in wildland fire courses, community outreach, and public engagement to promote fire safety, prevention and awareness as directed. Oversees and participates in training programs for wildland firefighters and volunteer wildland firefighters. Oversees and participates in the maintenance and inventory of vehicles and equipment. Provides input into budget on personnel and resource needs. Assists with unit fire billing, qualification records, and deployment statuses. Prepares, reviews, processes forms, records, and reports as appropriate. Assists in the development and implementation of agencies, cooperators, supplemental fire agreements, and mutual agreements. Assists in development and updating of wildfire plans and supports the planning process for the Emergency Services Section. Performs the function of the on-call fire duty officer (FDO) on a rotating basis. Provides or coordinates coverage should assigned FDO become unavailable. Facilitates, schedules, and attends all meetings necessary for completion of project. Performs other duties as required.

Work Conditions: Duties are performed in a field and office environment. Potential for working in stressful and dangerous situations including but not limited to steep terrain, inclement weather, hazardous traffic, tree felling operations, wildland fire responses, fire suppression and prescribed burn events. Exposure to smoke, dust, dangerous machinery, loud noises, hot and cold temperatures, and outdoor working conditions. Must be able to lift and transport 45 lbs over flat terrain for 3 miles in less than 45 minutes. Subject to call out during emergencies. Subject to shift schedules changes based on operation/business needs.

This position has an anticipated work schedule of Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 4:00pm or 9:00am - 5:00pm, subject to change.

Requirements: High school diploma or equivalent, minimum one year wildland fire supervision experience, PMS-310-1 NWCG Single Resource Boss Engine certification (including Trainee), PMS-310-1 NWCG Incident Commander Type 5 certification (including Trainee), valid Colorado Driver's License, Incident Qualification Card at Arduous level, Advanced First Aid and CPR (EMT preferred), Colorado Class B Commercial Driver's License or Colorado State IFSAC Driver Operator Pumper preferred, Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS) compliance within six months

Salary: $111,013.60 Annually

Application Deadline: 2026-11-08