Assistant Fire Warden

Job Title - Assistant Fire Warden

FT / PT Status – Full-time

Benefits Eligibility – Yes

Salary – $31.55 - $47.33

Remote Work / In-Office – In-Office

Final date to receive applications – 9-30-26

We are in search of a highly motivated, highly skilled,and physically fit wildland fire professional! Millard County is a beautiful location with a fast-growing population with nice communities, schools, and numerous recreational opportunities. With a large amount of public and visitor activity, substantial wildfirerisk is probable. This position is a wildlandfire official for non-federal lands within the county. The Assistant County Fire Wardenworks closely with municipal volunteerfire departments, fire districts and HOA/communities throughout the county withinthe framework of Utah's Cooperative Wildfire System (CWS),as well as coordinating fire suppression activities with federal agencies.

The Assistant Fire Warden is responsible for managing delegated wildland fires, wildlandfire prevention and hazardous fuels mitigation withinthe framework of the Cooperative Wildfire System.

• Support 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 Juab County
• Coordinate and implement wildland fire prevention efforts with partner agencies.
• Provide leadership and training to volunteer Fire Departments.

• NWCG ICT5 with 5 or more years’ experience as a wildland fire professional.
• NWCG ENGB (t).
• FAL3 qualification.
• Valid Driver’s License.

• NWCG ICT4, with five or more years’ experience as a wildlandfire professional.
• NWCG ENGB qualified.
• FAL2 qualified.
• 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.

Location – Millard County

Background Check Required – No

Drug Test Required – Yes

Schedule Code – TL

Competitive wages with full benefit package which includes: full medical, dentaland vision insurance. Public Safety Firefighter retirement, 401K plan. Overtime at time-and-a-half, on-call and hazard pay. Flexible schedule.

The opportunity to serve the public, making a difference in county relationships, hazardous fuels mitigation efforts, public education to help foster a safer place to reside and enjoy Millard County.

In Utah, we believe hard work is important, but balance is essential. Finding work/life balance is a vital element to our culture. 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 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 .