Smokebusters Module Leader

Module Leader Position

Bring your knowledge, skills, and career plans with you and become a part of the nearly 50-year-old Forestry Conservation Program of the Office of State Lands and Investments, Wyoming State Forestry Division (WSFD). The program is co-located with the Wyoming Department of Corrections (WDOC)- Wyoming Honor Conservation Camp (WHCC). The Module Leader position assists in coordinating forestry activities and wildland fire response at the Forestry Conservation Program (Wyoming Smoke busters) under the supervision of the Forestry Conservation Program Manager.

In this position, you'll oversee and supervise the Correctional Forestry Crew Supervisors and coordinate their work project activities and supervision of inmate workers. The Module Leader will also lead the instruction of inmates in the classroom to National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) standards and on the job in the safe use of chainsaws and other hand and power tools for wildland fire suppression and forestry work projects.

Working for the State of Wyoming offers more than a paycheck. Our total compensation package includes:

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid vacation, sick leave, FMLA, and holidays
• Retirement - Pension and 457B plans that help you build a secure future
• Meaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communities
• and MUCH MORE!

Human Resource Contact:
Ryan Scheer, ryan.scheer2,

Essential functions of the job include:

• Directs, controls, and coordinates the field based natural resource, community service, and fire suppression work projects for the Wyoming Smoke busters & Forestry Conservation Program (FCP).
• Reports to and works closely with the FCP Manager to ensure that all field operations, FCP staff, and inmates adhere to the FCP policies and procedures, and WSFD/WDOC Memorandum of Understanding.
• Directly supervises the Correctional Forestry Crew Supervisor positions.
• Supervises up to 10 inmate workers as needed.
• Assists the FCP Manager with executive staff meetings, case plan reviews, safety committee meetings, and prison community partnership committee meetings as needed.
• Conducts monthly inmate evaluations, and documents and maintains files of written inmate observations and comments.
• Assists the FCP Manager in maintaining inmate training, fire experience, inventory records, and monthly time pay sheets including fire pay records.
• Makes recommendations on disciplinary and termination of the forestry inmate workers assigned to the Forestry Conservation Program manager.
• Trains forestry inmates and staff in wildland fire suppression, forest management operations, and safety of all equipment used.
• Maintains inventory of supplies for project work and fire suppression including chainsaw maintenance, parts, and repair, Personal Protective Equipment, and vehicles.
• Maintains fire experience and training records for the Correctional Forestry Crew Supervisors.
• Assists the FCP Manager in other duties as assigned.

Preference may be given to candidates with NWCG Red Card qualifications as a single resource or higher. Preference may be given to candidates with NWCG Red Card qualifications as a chainsaw operator (FAL2 or higher). Knowledge of forestry management methods, operational practices, and techniques. Knowledge of fire suppression practices. Knowledge of business management. Skills in mentoring and coaching. Skills in effective oral and written communication.

Ability to motivate others to accomplish tasks. Ability to professionally and effectively deal with conflict, controversial issues, and manage/supervise personnel with diverse backgrounds. Skills in equipment operation and maintenance. Skills and knowledge in chainsaw operations and maintenance.

Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor's Degree (typically in Forestry, Fire Science, or Criminal Justice) and 1-3 years of progressive work experience (typically in Forestry, Wildland Fire, or Corrections) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Correctional Forestry Crew Supervisor. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license. Must possess and maintain national certification in accordance with NWCG standards, PMS 310-1, within one (1) year of the date of hire. Must complete WDOC Pre-Service Academy Training within one (1) year of the date of hire. Must complete annual WDOC In-Service Training, and self-defense training.

Physical working conditions include performing arduous physical activity for extended periods, and must maintain the required wildland fire NWCG 310-1 Arduous physical fitness certification (work capacity test) annually. Work activities are performed inside and outside, under heat, cold, and wet inclement weather conditions, and in dusty and smokey environments. May be required to stand for long periods on concrete, asphalt, and other hard surfaces.

Ability to successfully complete a Self-Defensive Tactics course provided by the Wyoming Department of Corrections.

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