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

* This job posting may close at any time after the minimum advertising period of three (3) business days has passed, should a sufficient applicant pool be received. Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible.

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 publicand visitor activity, substantial wildfire risk is probable. This position is a wildlandfire official for non-federal lands within the county. The Assistant County Fire Warden works closely with municipal volunteer fire departments, fire district sand 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 andhazard 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 resideand 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.

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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 .