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Assistant WUI Coordinator Position
Summary
The Assistant WUI Coordinator will coordinate fuels reduction projects in communities throughout Southeast Utah. This position will work in a variety of forest types, from desert riparian forests all the way up to subalpine forests, performing fuels reduction work across our area. This position works with a team that includes the Area WUI Coordinator, and the seasonal WUI crew.
Season: This is a year-round benefitted position that is grant dependent.
Duty Office: Moab, UT
Wage: $18.50 – $27.47
Application Deadline: February 3rd. Start Date: Early March
To apply please send resume, references, and optional cover letter to johnwiegand@utah.gov
Position Overview
The Utah Division of Forestry, Fire, and State Lands is looking for an organized, independent, professional individual to implement projects throughout Southeast Utah. This position reports to the Southeast Area WUI Coordinator who is also based out of the Moab office.
The Assistant WUI Coordinator’s mission is to prevent homes and sensitive landscapes from being damaged or destroyed in catastrophic wildfire. This individual will achieve this mission through outreach to landowners, grant writing, fire prevention campaigns, and fuels reduction project implementation. The Assistant WUI Coordinator is generally given great leeway to determine the best actions to take to accomplish their goals, but is there primarily to assist the WUI Coordinator implement the WUI program in SE Utah. The Assistant WUI Coordinator, when not on fuels reduction projects, may participate in:
The Assistant WUI Coordinator will work closely with landowners, HOAs, and local municipalities to coordinate fuels reduction work as well as spread fire prevention and mitigation messaging. This position also works closely with city, county, state and federal and non-profit project partners to accomplish common goals.
This position works very closely with the Area WUI Coordinator and will be given plenty of guidance and training.
A typical work week will be Monday-Thursday (10-hour days). Some time out of town will be required depending on meetings, and project schedules. Typically, this individual will spend 1-2 work weeks away from town during the busy season. Both the WUI Coordinator and Assistant have somewhat flexible schedules due to meetings and other duties outside of normal work hours, but can be flexible around personal schedules when needed.
Trainings we will provide
Successful completion of an annual arduous level pack test is required every spring.
Fire suppression time will vary depending on the ability and skill level of the individual. There are possibilities to go on local initial attack, 2-week hand crew or engine assignments, and Incident Team Assignments, depending on the qualifications and interest of the individual. Fire suppression time is not emphasized in the job but prescribed fire participation will be.
Duties and Responsibilities
Required Qualifications
Desired Qualifications
Employee Benefits
This position also has significant opportunity for training:
This is an excellent position for someone looking to take the next step in their career. With the right attitude and motivation any individual could be successful in this job. Our goal is to train this individual so that they can be successful in higher positions within FFSL.
To apply please send resume, references, and optional cover letter to johnwiegand@utah.gov
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