Wildland Engine Boss (Seasonal) at Park City Fire Service District – Park City, Utah

Park City Fire Service District is seeking a qualified and motivated Wildland Engine Boss to lead our seasonal wildland engine operations. This position is responsible for supervising and directing resources on wildland fire incidents, ensuring safe and effective fire suppression, and managing assigned personnel and equipment. The position will remain open until filled.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES, FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

This job entails wildfire response as a strike team or single resource, mitigation work such as prescribed burning, pile burning, and risk assessments. In between wildfire events, the crew members engage in mitigation services such as defensible space clearing, risk assessments, and other wildfire prevention services.

• Maintains firefighting equipment, apparatus and facilities. Performs minor repairs to district equipment.
• Performs general maintenance work in the upkeep of fire facilities and equipment; cleans and washes walls and floors; cares for grounds around station; makes minor repairs; washes, hangs and dries hose; washes, cleans, polishes, maintains and tests apparatus and equipment.
• Presents programs to the community on safety, medical, and fire prevention topics.
• Performs salvage operations such as throwing salvage covers, water evacuation and debris removal.
• Participates in physical fitness activities in order to maintain the capacity for sustained physical exertion and successful completion of the annual task performance test.
• This role is an hourly, non-exempt position; overtime is anticipated and required during active wildland deployments.
• Performs other job related duties as required by the PCFSD administration.

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Must be (21) twenty-one years of age or older.
• Must be a citizen of the United States of America at the time of application, or provide proof of appropriate work permit.
• Must be able to read and write the English language.
• Must have the ability to follow verbal and written instructions, and the ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

Required Qualifications & Certifications

• NWCG Qualifications
  1. Engine Boss (ENGB)
  2. Sawyer (FAL2)
  3. Incident Commander Type 5 (ICT5)
  4. Firefighter Type 1 (FFT1)
• Training / Certifications
  1. S-211: Portable Pumps and Water Use
  2. S-212: Wildfire Power Saws
  3. S-131: Advanced Firefighter Training
  4. S-290: Intermediate Wildland Fire Behavior
  5. S-260: Incident Business Management
  6. ICS-200: Incident Command System
  7. S-230 & S-231: Crew Boss / Engine Boss
  8. S-270: Basic Air Operations

Preferred Qualifications & Certifications

• Emergency Medical Technician – Basic (EMTB)
• Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)
• S-219: Firing Operations
• L-280: Followership to Leadership
• S-215: Fire Operations in the Urban Interface
• S-219: Firing Operations

WORK HOURS

• Dayshift (4/10 schedule), approximately April – September.
• When on active wildland deployments, shifts are based on 16-hour, two-week deployments.
• May be offered full-time employment status based on need and availability

Tattoo Policy - Tattoos, branding, and body piercings shall not be visible while in uniform and while working in the public. Uniforms are comprised of short-sleeves, long-sleeves and full-length pants.