Wildland Fire Crew Member

Jefferson County

Posted on : 12-08-2025

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Job Location

Golden, CO - USA

Monthly Salary

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1 Vacancy

Posted on : 12-08-2025

Job Description

The Wildland Fire Crew Member (SO) is responsible for assisting the Fuels Crew Module Lead or Engine Module Lead in implementing fuel management projects and responding to emergency incidents. Performs fuels management activities including but not limited to creating defensible spaces and shaded fuel breaks on private and public property and implementing prescribed fire projects. Wildland Fire Crew Member will operate a variety of hand and power tools and equipment. Performs professional level wildland fuels management projects for both wildland fire safety and forest health.

Job Posting Closes at 11:59PM on:

08/31/25

Division:

Sheriff Support Services Division

Management Level:

Individual Contributor

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

Benefit Eligibility:

This position is eligible for Standard Benefits which includes dental medical and vision insurance paid time off and holidays retirement matching wellness programs and tuition reimbursement.

Description:

Starting Pay: $24.22

Top out Pay after Years of Service: $36.33

100% Drug Free Workforce

Subject to Random Drug Testing

Equal Opportunity Employer

Jefferson County is an equal opportunity employer providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons. The County affirms the rights of all employees and applicants for employment to be protected from discrimination intimidation physical harm and harassment based on race color religion sex national origin age disability sexual orientation genetic information hairstyle associated with racial identity or any other status protected by Federal or State law.

Apply By: September 1 2025

The Wildland Fire Crewmember position is an entry-level team member who will work on a fuels module or a wildland engine to complete wildfire risk mitigation projects including mechanical and prescribed fire projects and respond to wildland fires for suppression activity. This position will complete the required National Wildfire Coordination Group (NWCG) training and be required to pass a work capacity fitness test in order to obtain an Incident Qualifications Card or red card for firefighting work. Work is primarily outdoors in a variety of environmental and landscape conditions. Work is physically demanding and requires hiking on rough and uneven terrain often for long hours while operating a variety of hand and power tools. Occasional travel up to two or more weeks may be necessary for fire response. This is a permanent full-time position with the opportunity to receive additional training and certifications for advanced wildland fire positions. The ideal candidate is someone who can work with a team in a variety of settings enjoys working outdoors and is highly motivated and shows initiative to achieve project objectives.

Hiking on rigorous terrain to establish project perimeters marking trees and locating access points. Using chainsaws log chokers chains ropes and a variety of hand tools to conduct fuels management operations. Operating transporting maintaining and troubleshooting machinery including but not limited to skid steer woodchipper trailers and Type 6 engine. Actively engaged in risk mitigation and prescribed fire project work.

Hiking on rigorous terrain to scout fires safety zones escape routes hazards and establish fire line locations. Using chainsaws hand tools for establishing control lines. Driving inspecting maintaining and troubleshooting fire engines and other heavy equipment. Inspecting using and maintaining water pumps for use in suppression. Performing firing and burnout operations under supervision. Participating within the incident management level commensurate with complexity.

Works as a skilled member of a fuels management or engine crew executing fuels management fire suppression monitoring and post-fire activities.

Other duties as assigned.

The incumbent must be available to work evenings weekends holidays etc. as necessary. Work may include all hazard and emergency response activities.

Required

Ability to pass The Work Capacity Test (WCT-Pack Test) as a method for assessing an employees fitness levels for fire qualifications. Arduous fitness (WCT-Pack Test) will consist of completing a three-mile hike within 45 minutes while carrying a 45-pound pack.

Required within 1 year of hire:

National Wildland Fire Coordinating Group (NWCG): FFT2 and FAL3
FEMA coursework including ICS-100 IS-700
First Aid/CPR/AED/TCCC

Preferred: FFT1 FAL2

Education:

GED High School Diploma

Experience:

Work Experience: Minimum one year

Certifications:

Languages:

Category:

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Employment Type

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