Fire Warden I

• Salt Lake County State of Utah
• 3.6 Salt Lake City, UT Job Details Full-time $34.98
• $52.49 an hour 3 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Vision insurance Flexible schedule Qualifications Radio communication systems Full Job Description Job Title
• Fire Warden

I FT / PT

Status

• Full-time Benefits Eligibility
• Yes Salary
• $34.98
• $52.49 Remote Work / In-Office
• In-office Recruiter
• Christa Rowland | | 801-538-4826 Application Deadline
• 10-1-26 This job posting may close at any time after the minimum advertising period of three (3) business days has passed, should a sufficient applicant pool be received.

Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible. Job Description We are in search of 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 s the lead wildland fire official for non-federal lands within the counties. The County Fire Warden works closely with municipal fire departments and fire districts throughout the counties 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 wildland fire suppression, wildland fire prevention and hazardous fuels mitigation with the framework of CWS and other cooperative agreements. Ideal Candidate NWCG ICT4, with five or more years 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. Key Responsibilities Supervise and coordinate initial attack and extended attack on wildland fires with partner agencies. Communicate and coordinate at a high level with stakeholders and interagency fire cooperators from local, state, and federal agencies in support of CWS and interagency cooperative objectives. Evaluate, coordinate and implement hazardous fuels treatments on non-federal lands within Salt Lake County Coordinate and implement wildland fire prevention efforts with partner agencies. Supervise state suppression modules. Qualifications NWCG Single Resource Boss qualification. Ability to communicate with the public, local government officials and fire personnel in a professional and knowledgeable manner. Comfortable with remote work computer systems such as Google Suite and MS Office. Comfortable using VHF and 700 mhz radio systems. Supplmental Information Risks common to wildland fire fighting. Must be able to completed arduous pack test and maintain red card. Requires periods of intense physical exertion, lifting, stooping, standing, bending, etc. Must have valid Driver's License, or ability to obtain Utah Driver's License within 30 days of hire. Must be able to pass drug screening. Required to be on-call during statutory fire season. Must reside in Salt Lake County or ability to relocate to Salt Lake County within 30 days of hire. About the Role Location

• 3522 S 700 W, Salt Lake City Background Check Required
• No Drug Test Required
• Yes Schedule
• B Why You Should Join Our Team Competitive wages with 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. In Utah, we believe hard work is important, but balance is essential. Finding work/life balance is a vital element to our culture. To find out more about WHY Utah, click here.

Other benefits may include:

Job Stability:

Enjoy the security and reliability of employment within a well-established organization.

Career Growth:

Develop valuable skills and gain opportunities for leadership within a large organization.

Meaningful Work:

Contribute to an important service that benefits the community and supports organizational goals.

Supportive Work Environment:

Be part of a team that values cooperation, strong work ethics, and mutual support. The Agency For more information about working for the Department of Natural Resources please click here. EEO Statement The State of Utah is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. For accommodations, please contact (801) 957-9390.