Wildland Engine Module Leader

Position Overview

Wildland Engine Module Leader –
Hiring Range: $35.15–$43.94

The Wildland Engine Module Leader is the work leader of a firefighting resource – typically a fire engine, but may be assigned to a squad. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as an NWCG Single Resource Boss – Engine in support of wildfire fire suppression and mitigation projects (i.e., prescribed fire and hazardous fuel reduction). The position leads training classes and assists in basic qualification systems maintenance.

As needed and qualified, this position provides all‑hazard incident response and assists with other Vail Fire programs.

• Serves as a supervisory wildland firefighter on a wildland fire engine.
• Directs the operation of a wildland fire engine in emergency and non‑emergency situations.
• Leads and engages in community outreach and public education activities.
• Responsible for the operation and maintenance of specialized equipment used to respond to wildland and prescribed fire situations.
• Operates 4x4 pickup trucks, fire engines, pumps, and associated wildland firefighting equipment.
• Implements formal and informal training programs to comply with policy and regulations.
• Provides technical and administrative supervision to wildland fire crews.
• Plans work to be accomplished by subordinates, sets and adjusts short‑term priorities and prepares schedules for completion of work.
• Develops performance standards and evaluates work performance of subordinates.
• Gives advice, counsel, or instruction to employees on both work and administrative matters.
• Hears and resolves minor complaints from employees. Refers group grievances and more serious unresolved complaints to manager.
• Provides for crew safety and welfare and implements a training program in compliance with applicable requirements.
• Ensures work conditions conform to agency safety programs.
• Identifies and corrects job safety and health hazards.
• Serves the citizens and guests of the Town of Vail by abiding by all Town of Vail core values.
• Performs job in accordance with all Town of Vail safety practices.
• Routinely performs the duties of subordinate positions.
• May assume some of the duties of acting Wildland Battalion Chief as necessary.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Accountability and Decision.

The Vail Fire Wildland program is a hybrid fuels and suppression program. The crew operates as 2 type 6 engine modules for initial attack and national dispatch. As a module lead of the Vail wildland crew you will direct and participate in tree cutting and falling, piling of trees and slash, wildfire home hazard assessments, engine and pump operations, wildland fire suppression and prescribed fire operations.

Response
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Crew members will respond to all wildfires within the 200 square mile Vail Fire response area as well as mutual aid requests throughout Eagle County. Elevation range within the response area is 6,000–14,000 feet above sea level with many steep and rugged slopes. The crew may also be utilized for other types of all‑hazard calls as appropriate.

Schedule
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This year‑round position will work either a 4/10 or 5/8 schedule depending on program needs and seasonal demands. During the season (May‑October) this position will supervise one of the engine crews. During the off‑season this position will work independently to accomplish program objectives and implement prescribed fire. Overtime can be expected mostly during the season associated with both local and national wildland response.

• Knowledge of supervisory policies, procedures and methods to manage a diverse workforce.
• Knowledge of strategies, tactics and suppression methods used in the containment and control of wildfires and wildland fires to relay assignments to crew members, evaluate rapidly changing fire circumstances, determine when/if additional forces may be needed, or determine when circumstances warrant withdrawal of crew to a safe location.
• Knowledge of instruction techniques.
• Knowledge of fire behavior including causes of wildland fire, influence of fuel, weather and topography to decide where to attack the fire, build fire lines, manage a wildland…