Supervisory Forestry Technician 2025-00651
Supervisory Forestry Technician 2025-00651
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Description and Functions
Open Until Filled
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:Become an integral part of the nearly 50yearold Forestry Conservation Program (FCP) and Wyoming Smokebusters wildland fire handcrew within the Office of State Lands and Investments Wyoming State Forestry Division. This role is colocated with the Wyoming Department of Corrections at the Wyoming Honor Conservation Camp.
As a Supervisory Forestry Technician (Crew Supervisor) you will lead train and oversee prerelease minimum security inmate crews on various forestry and conservation projects. Your duties will include ensuring accountability managing transportation delegating tasks monitoring performance and evaluating inmate crewmembers during daily work and fire suppression activities. Projects may involve thinning timber stands fuel reduction trail construction community service and disaster relief or prevention. Additionally you will instruct crewmembers in the classroom to National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) standards and train them in the use of chainsaws hand and power tools and fire suppression techniques.
**The successful candidate may be eligible for a hiring bonus**
Newcastle is at 4334 feet above sea level with pleasant summer temperatures around 84F and winter highs around 35F. The county seat of Weston County Newcastle offers scenic drives abundant wildlife and outdoor activities. Located at the intersection of U.S. Route 16 and U.S. Route 85 Newcastle is close to the Black Hills Mount Rushmore and Devils Tower. The area provides yearround opportunities for fishing hunting camping hiking and winter sports.
Human Resource Contact: Ryan Scheer //
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function which may be performed at the job level.- Manage and supervise a crew of up to 10 prerelease minimum security inmates on forestry community and fire suppression projects.
- Ensure accountability and security of the crew adhering to policies and procedures.
- Maintain production efficiency and workflow of the crew.
- Serve as a working supervisor instructing coaching and working alongside the crew.
- Perform physically demanding tasks and maintain NWCG 3101 physical fitness certification.
- Maintain records on work accomplishments vehicle use timesheets and crewmember evaluations.
- Operate and maintain forestry equipment and vehicles including chainsaws wood splitters and heavy equipment.
- Instruct courses on wildland firefighting safety and equipment operation.
- Perform as a Squad Boss (FFT1 and Intermediate Faller (FAL2 on the Wyoming Smokebusters Type 2 Wildland Fire Handcrew.
- Operate larger capacity trucks such as Type 6 wildland fire engines.
Qualifications
PREFERENCES:Preference may be given to candidates who have experience or training in any of the following:
- Wildland Fire Suppression (NWCG Red Card)
- Supervision
- Corrections
- Logging/Forestry
- Commercial Drivers License (CDL)
- Heavy Equipment
KNOWLEDGE:- Ability to motivate and work cohesively with others
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Effective in instructing instructing crewmembers in various situations
- Basic knowledge of fire suppression corrections supervision forest management and business management practices
- Proficient in equipment operation and maintenance
- Ability to maintain industrial tools and equipment
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Education & Experience Substitution:
34 years of progressive work experience (typically in Natural Resources Wildland Fire or Corrections)
Certificates Licenses Registrations:
Must possess and maintain a valid drivers license
Must possess and maintain national certification in accordance with NWCG standards PMS 3101 within one 1 year of the date of hire
Must complete WDOC PreService Academy Training within one 1 year of the date of hire
Must complete annual InService TrainingOREducation:Bachelors Degree (typically in Forestry)Experience:
01 year of progressive work experience (typically in Forestry)
Certificates Licenses Registrations:
Must possess and maintain a valid drivers license
Must possess and maintain national certification in accordance with NWCG standards PMS 3101 within one 1 year of the date of hire
Must complete WDOC PreService Academy Training within one 1 year of the date of hire
Must complete annual InService TrainingNecessary Special Requirements
PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:- Perform arduous physical activity for extended periods and maintain NWCG 3101 Arduous physical fitness certification annually.
- Work both indoors and outdoors under various weather conditions including heat cold and wet environments.
- May travel up to 25.
- Stand for long periods on hard surfaces.
- Successfully completed a SelfDefense Tactics course provided by the Wyoming Department of Corrections.
NOTES:- FLSA: NonExempt
- Successful completion of all modules of the Wyoming Department of Corrections PreService Training is required.
- A signing bonus of up to $500 on first payroll may be offered to new hires with Agency Director and Division Administrator approval.
- **Qualifying eligibility and criteria for the hiring bonus **
- Must have available funds within the Division
- Cannot be offered in the 1st month of the Biennium
- First round of recruitment must have had zero qualified applicants or all offers must have been rejected.
- An employee can only ever receive one signing bonus.
Supplemental Information
Wyoming State Forestry DivisionForestry Conservation Program Website https://wsfd.wyo/firemanagement/forestryconservationprogram
Wyoming State Forestry Division Website http://wsfd.wyo/Class Specifications are subject to change; please refer to the A & I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version.
Clickhere to view the State of Wyoming Classification and Pay Structure.
URL:http://agency.governmentjobs/wyoming/default.cfm
The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
