Job Description

Posting number: 202600369

Department: Economic and Workforce Development

Job classification: Forestry Strike Team Member TEMP

Posting type: Open

Categories: Forestry

Summary

Crew member performing wildfire mitigation and education projects, environmental restoration, and landscape maintenance. Responsible for ensuring safety and compliance, and representing the program through community outreach and public education initiatives.

The anticipated schedule is 8 am - 4:30 pm, Monday-Friday.

Examples of duties

What you'll be doing:

• Performing wildfire mitigation and environmental restoration.
• Operating light equipment, including chainsaws, brush chippers, wood splitters, etc.
• Participating in community events, meeting, and programs promoting services and building relationships with residents, businesses, and other agencies.
• Completing logs, incident reports, and other required documentation.
• Driving a multi-passenger vehicle and trailer.

To view the full job description, visit- https://www.larimer.gov/hr/careers/job-descriptions#/app/detail/Forestry~Sawyer_Crew_Lead_TEMP.

What we're looking for

• Certification as an S-212 Faller A by date of hire, Faller B preferred.
• First Aid Certification by date of hire, Wilderness First Aid preferred.
• Possession of a valid Driver's License by date of hire.
• Knowledge, skills, and experience with safe work practices, and conservation techniques.
• The ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other County employees, representatives of other agencies and organizations, and members of the community.
• Experience working in a team environment among a diverse group.

Qualifications

All candidates will be screened for the following required minimum qualifications. Any candidate who does not meet all of the qualifications listed as required will be eliminated from the process.

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Possession of a valid Driver's License by date of hire, required.
• Wilderness First Aid (WFA) Certification preferred.
• Certification as a S212 (Wildland Chainsaw Certification) Feller A required by date of hire; S212 Feller B Certification preferred.

Benefits

For all temporary positions, sick leave and our Employee Assistance Program are available and other benefits may be available.

To view information on Larimer County's Benefits, visit https://www.larimer.gov/hr/benefits.

Supplemental information

An offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of required pre-employment checks or testing.

All application components must be submitted by 11:59 PM MT on the closing date listed.

Larimer County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment in all employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity or expression, and sexual orientation), national origin, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, military status, or any other characteristic protected by law or regulation.