Supervisory Forestry Technician, Wyoming State Forestry Division

Newcastle, WY

Position Title: Supervisory Forestry Technician

Organization: Wyoming State Forestry Division

Location: Newcastle, WY

Position Overview: The Supervisory Forestry Technician (Crew Supervisor) position provides supervision, direction, and guidance, and maintains inmate crews’ workflow on work projects. You’ll train and serve as a working supervisor to inmate crews on Forestry Conservation Program assigned projects. Typical duties include maintaining accountability, transporting, delegating, monitoring, and evaluating inmate work crews on daily work projects and fire suppression activities. Work projects may include thinning timber stands, fuel reduction and mitigation, trail construction, natural resource-based community service, and other disaster relief and/or prevention. You will also assist with the instruction of inmates in the classroom to National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) standards. You will train inmates on the job in the safe use of chainsaws, felling, hand and power tools, and fire suppression. Individuals in these positions work in accordance with specific policies, procedures, and rules.

Duties:

  • Independently manages and supervises a crew of up to 10 inmates in field-based forestry, community, and fire suppression projects.
  • Maintains accountability and security of inmate crew, and ensures all policies and procedures are upheld.
  • Maintains production, efficiency, and workflow of inmate crew.
  • Performs as a working supervisor; instructing, coaching, and working alongside the crew.
  • Perform arduous physical activity for extended periods and maintain the required NWCG 310-1 physical fitness certification.
  • Maintains records on work accomplished, vehicle use, timesheets, and inmate evaluations and observations; writes and submits inmate incident and disciplinary reports.
  • Operates and maintains forestry equipment and vehicles; operates equipment such as chainsaws, wood splitters, chippers, and heavy equipment to complete projects.
  • Instruct courses relating to wildland firefighting, safety, maintenance, and operation of assigned tools and equipment.
  • Performs as a Squad Boss (FFT1) and Intermediate Faller (FAL2) on the FCP Type 2 Wildland Fire Hand crew.
  • May operates larger capacity trucks, such as Type 6 wildland fire engines.

Qualifications:

Preference may be given to candidates who have experience or training in any of the following: 

  • Wildland Fire Suppression (NWCG Red Card)
  • Corrections
  • Supervision
  • Logging/Forestry
  • Heavy Equipment
  • Commercial Drivers License (CDL)

KNOWLEDGE:

  • Ability to motivate others to work cohesively in accomplishing tasks
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to effectively work with offenders through daily instruction in a variety of situations
  • Basic knowledge of fire suppression practices
  • Basic knowledge of corrections
  • Basic knowledge of supervision
  • Basic knowledge of forest management practices
  • Basic knowledge of business management
  • Basic skills in equipment operation and maintenance
  • Ability to maintain industrial tools and equipment

Education:

Bachelor’s Degree (typically in Forestry)
Experience:
  • 0-1 year of progressive work experience (typically in Forestry)
    Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
  • Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license
  • Must possess and maintain national certification in accordance with NWCG standards, PMS 310-1, within one (1) year of the date of hire
  • Must complete WDOC Pre-Service Academy Training within one (1) year of the date of hire
  • Must complete annual In-Service Training

OR

Education & Experience Substitution:

  • 3-4 years of progressive work experience (typically in Forestry)

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

  • Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license
  • Must possess and maintain national certification in accordance with NWCG standards, PMS 310-1, within one (1) year of the date of hire
  • Must complete WDOC Pre-Service Academy Training within one (1) year of the date of hire
  • Must complete annual In-Service Training

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

  • Perform arduous physical activity for extended periods and maintain the required wildland fire NWCG 310-1 Arduous physical fitness certification (work capacity test) annually.
  • Work activities are inside and outside, under heat and cold and wet inclement weather conditions, and in dusty and smoky environments.
  • May travel up to 25%.
  • May be required to stand for long periods on concrete, asphalt, and other hard surfaces.
  • Ability to successfully complete a Self-Defense Tactics course provided by the Wyoming Department of Corrections.

Salary/Pay: $27.13 – $30.14 Hourly

Application Deadline: Continuous

How to Apply: Please use the online application to view the full job description as well as how to apply.