Seasonal Helicopter Crewmember

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The Office of State Lands and Investments, Wyoming State Forestry Division (WSFD) seeks a Seasonal Helicopter Crew member to serve as a member of a wildland firefighting crew that provides wildland fire suppression, management, and control. The Helitack Firefighter is primarily transported by helicopter and is responsible for performing pre-suppression, fire prevention, and wildland fire suppression activities for WSFD.

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• Performs wildland fire duties, including hand-line construction, water handling, general and aerial suppression support, prevention activities, equipment inspections, and training.
• Performs Helicopter Crew member (HECM) duties, including Initial Attack and Helibase support.
• Maintains accurate maintenance record books for support vehicles.
• Ensures accurate time and Fire Activity Reporting, mid‑month, and end of the month as requested by supervisor.
• Performs project work both on and off duty station, including but not limited to fuel reduction, timber stand improvement, and pile burning.
• Performs general facility and compound duties.

Preference may be given to candidates with at least one season of experience on a wildland firefighting crew. A Helicopter crew member must meet the firefighter's physical fitness qualifications at level III Arduous and must possess a current Red Card certification as a Helicopter Crew member (HECM) or Helicopter Crew member – Trainee (HECM‑T) per NWCG 310‑1.

• Knowledge of complex wildland firefighting techniques, fire equipment, fire behavior, fuel models, and the Incident Command System.
• Skills in written and oral communications and interpersonal relationships.

None – See "Preferences".

• Many of the duties performed require considerable physical exertion, working outdoors in all terrain and weather conditions, working long hours, and extended periods of time away from home.
• Duties include, but may not be limited to, the ability to carry up to 45 pounds, run, bend, twist, walk, and/or climb. A work capacity test or "pack" test that measures the physical fitness of candidates is administered as part of the selection process. Candidates are required to pass at the "Arduous" level for a firefighter crew member or natural resource worker position.

• FLSA:
  Non‑Exempt
• The employment period is from approximately April 2026 to November 2026 but may be extended to support the agency's mission.
• This is a seasonal, hourly position.
• Housing is furnished at the Duncan Ranch Helibase.
• Additional benefits may be available depending on the length of the season.

Wyoming State Forestry Division website: wsfd.wyo.gov/

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The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.

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