Fire Operations Specialist-Aviation 2025-00995
Fire Operations Specialist-Aviation 2025-00995
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Monthly Salary
$ 5147 - 5719
Vacancy
1 Vacancy
Posted on :
14-04-2025
Job Description
Description and Functions
- Open Until Filled
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
The Office of State Lands and Investments Wyoming State Forestry Division (WSFD) is seeking a Fire Operations Specialist Aviation to provide direct management of an exclusive use helitack program and personnel/firefighters that provides fast initial attack and large fire support on wildland fires and other incidents via helicopter; manages permanent and temporary helibases; provides contract administration; plans and directs helicopter operations in support of fire suppression emergency incidents natural disasters and resource management projects. Directs and manages crew and contract personnel on daily operations coordinates/prioritizes training physical fitness program and project work on state trust land.
The duty station is at the Wyoming State Forestry Divisions permanent helibase located at Duncan Ranch which is approximately six miles southeast of Glenrock WY an equal distance between Douglas and Casper WY. The ranch is comprised of a contiguous block of 6439 acres of deeded State land with some BLM private inholding and Converse County Park lands. This is a working cattle ranch which lies within two mountain valleys on the northern flank of the Laramie Range. Wyoming is one of only seven states with no state income tax.
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 in the job level.
- Plans coordinates and directs helicopter support to execute wildfire emergency response and resource management missions.
- Serves as a project inspector (PI) and is designated as the field Project Inspector for the helicopter service contract assigned to the State.
- Performs as a helicopter specialist for the State providing technical expertise for helicopter projects.
- During initial attack ongoing fires other natural disasters search and rescue and other emergencies may serve in the capacity of incident commander helicopter manager or other positions as needed or assigned.
- Coordinates and serves as an instructor for Wyoming State Helitack and other cooperating agency personnel in helicopter operations wildland fire and other related subject areas
- Plans work to be accomplished by subordinates sets and adjusts shortterm priorities prepares schedules for completion of work and approves leave.
- Ensures daily staffing is appropriate to ensure the highest level of response and safety.
Qualifications
PREFERENCES:
Preference will be given to applicants that possess a current Red Card with qualifications as a Helicopter Manager (HMGB) or Helicopter Manager trainee HMGB(T) Helibase Manager HEBM or Helibase Manager trainee with Incident Commander Type IV (ICT4 per NWCG 3101 June 2013 minimum standard.
KNOWLEDGE:
- Knowledge of complex wildland firefighting techniques fire equipment fire behavior fuel models and the Incident Command System.
- Knowledge of fire behavior including causes of wildland fire the influence of temperature humidity wind topography slope and fuel moisture conditions and fuels to know where to attack the fire build fire line where to be positioned to manage wildland fire and to identify hazards.
- Knowledge of air operations helicopter capabilities and limitations helicopter contracts load balance and capacity load calculating and personnel and equipment manifests.
- Knowledge of accepted fire safety practices and procedures to prevent injury and loss of life.
- Knowledge of fire terminology to communicate with other crewmembers.
- Knowledge of work procedures and practices in working with helicopters and fixedwing aircraft.
- Skills in written and oral communication to effectively interact with people at all levels internal and external to the organization including the public.
- Ability to communicate policies procedures and methods to crewmembers.
- Skills in creating educational and informational materials for displays print speeches and training courses.
- Skills in communicating and presenting to diverse groups.
- Skills in the use of Microsoft software including Word Excel Access and PowerPoint.
- Ability to exercise independent judgmentand function with minimal supervision.
- The Applicant must meet the firefighter physical fitness qualifications at the level III Arduous level.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Education:Bachelors Degree (typically in Forestry)Experience:02 years of progressive work experience (typically in Forestry)
Certificates Licenses Registrations:Possesses and maintains a valid drivers licenseOREducation & ExperienceSubstitution:35 years of progressive work experience (typically in Forestry)Certificates Licenses Registrations:Possesses and maintains a valid drivers licenseNecessary Special Requirements
PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:- Many of the duties performed on these jobs require considerable physical exertion working outdoors in all terrain and weather conditions working long hours and extended periods of time away from home.
- Duties include but may not be limited to the ability to carry up to 45 pounds run bend twist walk and/or climb.
- A work capacity test or pack test that measures candidates physical fitness is administered as part of the selection process. Candidates are required to pass at the Arduous level for a firefighter crewmember.
NOTES:- FLSA: NonExempt
Supplemental Information
060Office of State Lands and Investments Forestry Division
Wyoming State Forestry Website to view the State of Wyoming Classification and Pay Structure.
URL: 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.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
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