Seasonal Senior Helicopter Crewmember 2026-02658

About the role

Open Until Filled

General Description

The Office of State Lands and Investments, Wyoming State Forestry Division (WSFD) seeks a Senior Helicopter Crewmember to provide wildland fire suppression, management, and control as a specialized firefighter. The Helitack Firefighter is primarily transported by helicopter and is responsible for performing pre-suppression, fire prevention, and wildland fire suppression activities for WSFD.

Essential Functions

The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function which may be performed at the job level.

• Performs wildland fire duties, including hand-line construction, water handling, general and aerial suppression support, prevention activities, equipment inspections, and training.
• Performs Helicopter Crewmember (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.
• Perform 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.

Preferences/agency Requirements

Senior Helicopter Crew Member must meet the firefighter physical fitness qualifications at the level III Arduous level and must possess a current Red Card certification as a Helicopter Crewmember (HECM) with Incident Commander Type V (ICT5) per NWCG 310-1, June 2013 minimum standard.

Preference may be given to candidates with at least two seasons of experience on a helitack crew.

Knowledge

• 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.

Minimum Qualifications

None - See "Preferences"

Physical Working Conditions

• Many of the duties performed on these jobs 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 candidates' physical fitness is administered as part of the selection process. Candidates are required to pass at the "Arduous" level for a firefighter crewmember or natural resource worker position.

Notes

• FLSA: Non-exempt
• The employment period is from approximately April 2027 to November 2027, but may be extended to support the agency's mission up to nine (9) months.
• This is a seasonal, hourly position.
• Housing is furnished at no cost at the Casper Helibase, which is a brand new 7,000 sq ft hangar and a 7,000 sq ft operations/housing facility. See picture below
• Additional benefits may be available depending on the length of the season.

• Contract Helicopters in the new 7,000 sq ft hangar.
• T3 Helicopter and Crew responded to 43 fires last season and flew 192.6 hours.
• T2 Helicopter responded to 30 fires and delivered 187,820 gallons of water.
• New Wyoming State Forestry Helibase at Natrona County Airport in Casper Wyoming.
• Wyoming State Forestry Division website: wsfd.wyo.gov/
• Click here to view the State of Wyoming Classification and Pay Structure.

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Class Specifications are subject to change, please refer to the A & I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version.