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State of Utah - Jobs Salt Lake County Fire Warden - Fire Ward in SALT LAKE CITY, Utah
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Job Title: Salt Lake County Fire Warden - Fire Warden 1
Location: Salt Lake City, Utah
Job Description:
We are searching for a highly motivated, highly skilled, and physically fit wildland fire professional! Salt Lake County is a beautiful location with a fast growing population in the WUI area, a large amount of visitor activity, and substantial wildfire risk. This position is a lead wildland fire official for non-federal lands within the counties. The County Fire Warden works closely with local fire officials throughout the county within the framework of Utah's Cooperative Wildfire System (CWS), as well as coordinating fire suppression activities with federal agencies. The County Fire Warden is responsible for managing delegated wildland fires, coordinating fire prevention and hazardous fuels mitigation activities, supporting wildland training, and managing inventory within the county.
Preferred Qualifications:
- NWCG ICT4, with five or more years of experience as a wildland fire professional.
- Excellent communication skills orally and in writing, with team building skills.
- Documented skills as a Fire Service instructor and/or public education experience.
- Experience in hazardous fuels mitigation.
Why You Should Join Our Team: Competitive wages with a full benefit package which includes: full medical, dental, and vision insurance. Public Safety Firefighter retirement, 401K plan. Overtime at time-and-a-half, on-call, and hazard pay. Flexible schedule. The Agency: If you would like to read more information about working for the Department of Natural Resources please click here.
