Wildland Engine Captain
The Oak Creek Fire Protection District is hiring a Wildland Captain for the next fire season (2025).
There is (1) position available. The start date will be determined based on the candidate's availability and the district's needs.
Job Title: Wildland Engine Captain (Engine Boss)
Reports to: District Chief/Wildland Division Captains
Application Closing Date: OPEN UNTIL FILLED
NOTE: THIS IS A PERMANENT POSITION (winter furlough period to be determined based on experience and qualifications)
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT:
The Oak Creek Fire Protection District is in the Northern Rockies just South of
Steamboat Springs, Co. Including the communities of Oak Creek and the neighboring
community of Stagecoach. The district of Oak Creek covers approximately 278 sq.
miles. The wildland fire crew is responsible for responding to wildland fires within the district, as well as providing mutual aid support to Routt County, the State of Colorado, and to National level incidents.
WHY JOIN US:
Do you want to be part of a progressive wildland program that believes its employees are its most valuable resource?
The Oak Creek Wildland Division is seeking hardworking leaders who want to be part of shaping the future of wildland firefighting. We believe in a holistic approach to wildland firefighting that focuses on education, mitigation, response, and recovery as equally valuable components to the wildland fire threat. As part of a small but growing all-hazard 911 organization, you can expect to always be busy and challenged with solving problems and supporting the communities we serve. We believe in a “life-work” balance, our firefighters are our most valuable resource, and supporting employee growth and ambitions both personally and within the fire service is a top priority.
Salary Range:
$30.00 - $49.00 Hourly
$2,400 - $3,920 Bi-weekly
$52,800 - $82,320 Yearly
30% differential pay when out on a qualified fire assignment.
Position Duties:
The Wildland Captain is the work leader of a firefighting resource – typically a fire
engine, but can be assigned to a squad, or hand crew – to provide a range of firefighting and related services. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as an Oak Creek Single Resource Wildland Captain - Engine in support of wildfire fire suppression and mitigation projects (i.e. prescribed fire and hazardous fuel reduction). The position leads training classes and basic qualifications. As needed and qualified, this position provides all-hazard incident response and assists with other WFMS or DFPC programs. The Engine Captain must have previous wildland firefighting experience and prior supervisory experience is highly preferred.
Examples of Duties:
and mentorship, work assignments and follow-up reviews to ensure
completion
methods and techniques, coordination of leave requests, and scheduling to
include communication with the Chief and staff.
physical readiness of subordinates.
management projects and wildland fire operations.
use, and maintenance.
suppression and fuels management techniques, practices, and terminology.
suppression fuels management, varying wildland fire situations.
followed in wildland fire and natural resources.
behavior, and status of work accomplished.
implementation.
emergency operations, project implementation, and day-to-day functions.
searching out and extinguishing burning materials using various hand tools
and power tools, patrolling wirelines to locate and extinguish embers,
flareups, and spot fires that may threaten developed control lines, and in
cleaning, reconditioning, and storing fire and project tools and equipment.
such as backfire/burnout operations, mobile/stationary engine attacks,
construction of helispots, and aviation operations.
Experience & Training Requirements
management
environment; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
License or Certificate:
Required at time of application:
Desired:
Equipment Boss, Feller Boss, or Helicopter Manager; NWCG Incident
Commander Type IV; NWCG S-219 Firing Operations or NWCG S-234 may
substitute for S-219 requirement
Required at time of appointment:
Required at the times specified below
within one year of appointment.
Boss, Heavy Equipment Boss, Helicopter Manager, Feller Boss), is required
within two years of appointment.
appointment.
Leader is required within five years of appointment.
Job Related and Essential Qualifications
Knowledge of:
objectives, and work standards.
implementation
reduction.
Ability to:
safe working environment for employees and others.
subordinate supervisors.
during project and emergency response.
equipment.
percentages, and fractions.
personnel, other agencies, the public, and others contacted in the course of
work.
Skills in:
for maintenance and problem identification/mitigation in the field.
Special Requirements:
may include weekends, evenings, and/or holidays. Incumbents may work
irregular hours, weekends, holidays, or evenings.
mountainous terrain on steep slopes varying between 30 to 90%. Must be
able to regularly lift 65 lbs or 1/3 of their total weight unassisted. Ability to
frequently stoop, bend, kneel, and climb. Corrected hearing and vision to
normal range. Ability to work at considerable heights. May work in extreme
weather conditions, from the low teens of winter to summer high desert
temperature's over 100 degrees. Must display the ability to show good
judgment and safe work practices during shift lengths of 16 to 24 hrs. for a
16-day period. Ability to participate and lead in a daily physical training
program consisting of 30 to 45 min. of cardiovascular challenge and 15 to
20 min. of strength training exercises. Ability to tolerate exposure
to extreme weather conditions, heat, fumes, smoke, pressurized water, and
chemicals.
for continued employment.
being considered for employment.
may include, but not be limited to, a physical agility test prior to appointment
and for continuing employment.
Paid Time Off, Longevity, Holiday and Sick Leave (amount negotiable DOQ):
Insurance (funding negotiable DOQ):
Oak Creek Fire Protection has medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance. Wildland Firefighter families/dependents can be added to the policy. The cost will be deducted from the employee’s payroll (pre-tax). Insurance coverage does not start until 30 days after the hiring date. Details of insurance coverage are available upon request
Employment At-Will:
It is Oak Creek Fire Protection District’s policy that employees are employed at the will of OCFPD and the employee (“at-will” employment). Thus, either employees or OCFPD may terminate the employment relationship at any time, for any reason not prohibited by law, with or without cause or notice.
Selection Process:
All candidates will be scored on their minimum qualification, desired qualifications,
additional qualifications and skills. Additional points will be given to veterans. All
candidates will also be interviewed and scored. Candidates will be ranked according to their scores. The district will use this ranking to help in the hiring process.
The Oak Creek Fire Protection District does not discriminate in employment based on
race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin,
political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.
Send a cover letter and resume to: join@oakcreekfire.org
If you are interested in any of these positions please feel free to call 970-761-8141 or email your resume to join@oakcreekfire.org
Job Types: Full-time, Temporary
Pay: $30.00 - $49.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 – 112 per week
Benefits:
Shift:
Application Question(s):
Experience:
License/Certification:
Ability to Relocate:
Willingness to travel:
Work Location: In person
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