Wildland Fire Fighter

UTAH COUNTY OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT 100 East Center, Suite 3800, Provo, UT 84606 Phone: (801) 851-8158 Fax: (801) 851-8166 ‚ Email: humanresources@UtahCounty.gov http://www.utahcounty.gov “The Value of Public Service Employment is vital to the success of our state, county, and local communities.” Utah County Government Employees start every day with the well-being of the entire community in mind: How can I make my community a better place? Who will need my help and protection? How will I make a difference for someone? We hire smart, compassionate, loyal, ethical, committed, innovative people. Apply today and join our Team. JOB ANNOUNCEMENT The Utah County Sheriff’s Department is the law enforcement agency in the county and is responsible for the preservation of the peace. The Sheriff and deputies make arrests, oversee the courts and the County Correctional Facility, and prepare legal documents for the Sheriff’s sale. Important Information: This is a seasonal position without benefits, with the employment period from April 15th to October 15th. Interviews are scheduled to begin in early November 2025. The Position: This part-time, seasonal role is typically hired once a year in January. However, we keep the job open in case we need to backfill a position. Applicants who meet the specified qualifications and additional screening criteria will be referred for a hiring interview. The Human Resources Office will continue to consider qualified candidates as needed until all positions are filled. The Opportunity: Under the direction of a Lieutenant or Captain, the Fire Fighter-Wildland performs wildland fire suppression, management, and control activities as part of an engine, module, or hand crew. Other duties include fire prevention, patrol, detection, prescribed burning, and emergency response to all-risk incidents. This position falls under the Wildland Fire Division in the Sheriff’s Office. Applicants must complete basic wildland courses to acquire the necessary skills. Starting Pay: $18.87 per hour Job Qualifications: Required Education and Experience: High school diploma or equivalent. Preferred Education and Experience: Preference may be given to applicants with wildland fire experience. Preference may be given to applicants who have successfully completed advanced training and requirements in wildland fire suppression tactics. Additional Eligibility Qualifications: Applicants must be eighteen (18) years of age prior to the start date. Applicants must possess or be able to obtain certificates S-130, S-190, and L-180, or Wildland Fire Certification, before June 1 or prior to the start date if after June 1. Applicants must pass the work capacity test or “pack test” with an arduous rating, which requires completing a three (3) mile walk carrying a forty-five (45) pound pack in under forty-five (45) minutes. Applicants must possess a valid driver’s license and obtain a valid State of Utah driver’s license within sixty (60) days of employment. Selected applicants will be required to submit to a pre-employment drug screen and background check. Successful candidates will undergo a background check and drug screening prior to employment. AAP/EEO Statement It is the policy of Utah County Government to assure equal employment opportunity to its employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, disability, age, sex, sexual orientation, genetic status of gender identity. 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